What We Do
Defence
BE&R understands the importance of capability readiness, sovereign industry participation and effective collaboration across government, Defence, prime contractors and supply chain partners. We bring an independent perspective to complex challenges, helping clients make informed decisions, manage risk and deliver successful outcomes.
Defence Capabilities
Our Capabilities
- Independent Australian-owned engineering, advisory and project delivery consultancy specialising in maritime, energy and defence sectors.
- Leadership team and key resources with extensive experience across defence, shipbuilding, naval architecture, marine engineering and major infrastructure projects.
- Key resources who have worked on the design and operation of UK Nuclear Submarines and Surface Combatants
- Proven capability in strategic advisory, asset sustainment, shipyard selection, dry docking, port infrastructure, logistics and supply chain integration.
- Trusted independent advisor, providing objective technical assurance, risk management, due diligence and project oversight.
- Strong understanding of complex marine assets, vessel lifecycle management and maritime operational requirements.
- Agile and responsive specialist consultancy able to integrate seamlessly with Defence, prime contractors, government agencies and industry partners.
- Expertise spanning project development, feasibility studies, engineering reviews, procurement support, project delivery and operational optimisation.
- Established network of industry partners across maritime, defence, engineering and energy sectors, enabling scalable multidisciplinary solutions.
- Commitment to supporting Australian sovereign capability through local expertise, collaboration and practical delivery-focused outcomes.
- Key personnel security cleared
Our Services
- Scope definition.
- Project engineering.
- Discipline engineering (naval architecture, marine engineering & facilities).
- Technical due diligence and design reviews.
- Technology qualification and validation CAPEX & OPEX cost estimate development.
- Schedule development.
- Risk and assurance reviews.
- Tender development.
- Regulatory and class review.
Regulatory Support, Inspection and Repair
- Classification Society requirements.
- Development of optimised survey scopes, inspection, repair engineering and execution scopes.
- Class Focal Point (5 yearly Special Survey, 2.5 yearly Intermediate Survey, Annual Survey).
- Technical integrity support / technical authority – Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering.
- Optimised inspection & repair scopes for hull & machinery.
- Development of emergency response and repair response plans.
- Condition assessment survey (e.g. for valuation, scope development etc.).
- Development of shipyard and offshore repair/refurbishment/life extension scopes & contracting strategy.
- Troubleshooting of marine systems, process systems, structural corrosion and coatings.