Get an early start on 2025 & Merry Christmas

Randall Makin

As the year ends and we approach the holiday season, I’ve taken time to reflect on the progressive and exciting year we’ve had in 2024 at Waterline. 

This year has been filled with milestones, growth, and outstanding achievements that highlight the incredible work of our team and the trust our clients have placed in us. With the year wrapping up, now’s the optimal time to plan for the year ahead. Our team can work with you to scope up your projects in readiness for 2025, so you and your team can hit the ground running after the Christmas and New Year’s break.

Progressing the resources industry

Returning to Waterline as the Head of New Business has been rewarding. I am passionate about engineering in the resources industry. It is the reason why I started Waterline 13 years ago. I identified an opportunity to support engineers and make a difference to further progress our industry—bringing an innovative approach to solving complex engineering problems. 

Our engineering consultancy growth is driven by our clients’ successes. This year alone, Waterline has celebrated many client milestones, which include South Walker Creek. This is a stand-out project for us, which is a testament to the quality and dedication Waterline brings to the mining and resources sector. It displays how we combine technical expertise, innovation, and collaboration to deliver outcomes that truly make a difference. We approached this project with an owner’s mindset, looking beyond Stanmore’s brief. We considered their future needs to ensure the scope would encapsulate our client’s future requirements, allowing for growth. Our multi-discipline team collaborated to provide optimal outcomes for this project, and Stanmore’s feedback has been positive to date. In fact, Jarryd Layton Manager Projects at Stanmore says, “Stanmore partnered with Waterline due to their agile and tailored engineering solutions for capital projects, and access to their experienced senior leaders and site engineers. Waterline brought an owner’s mindset to this engagement—they understood our challenges and requirements. They have been committed to delivering mutual success. I can’t recommend them enough”.

Engineering conversations that drive client value 

My approach to connecting with clients and engineering conversations that deliver value and mutual success for our clients and Waterline, has made a positive impact in a short period of time. And I’ve only been back a brief period of time. Our team has embraced this approach, ensuring we’re understanding our clients’ challenges and helping them address pain points. 

This year, we successfully delivered more than 420 jobs, each one approached with the mindset of stepping into our clients’ shoes to enhance their operations, efficiencies, and their experience. Our goal has always been to ensure our solutions are agile, tailored, and aligned with the unique needs of each project. Working with our team, I’ve been to site several times since my return. Having our clients walk us through the improvements they’ve delivered on their site and knowing our contribution has enabled them to improve efficiencies while supporting their people, is empowering. 

Your success, our priority

At Waterline, we pride ourselves on fostering strong relationships with our clients. Our multi-discipline engineers bring a level of flexibility and insight that sets us apart in the industry. These partnerships, built on trust and understanding, allow us to stay relevant while continuing to deliver exceptional outcomes.

As we approach 2025, we’re gearing up to help our clients meet challenges and opportunities with renewed energy. Together, we’ll tackle the future with the same passion that has defined Waterline from the very beginning.

Merry Christmas & a happy New Year

On behalf of the Waterline team, I’d like to wish you a Merry Christmas and a safe and happy New Year. Thank you to our clients and partners for your ongoing trust in our team. And to the amazing Waterline team—thank you for another fantastic year of hard work, dedication, and success.

Here’s to 2025 and the opportunities it brings.

Get in touch with me today: 

Randall Makin, Waterline co-founder and head of new business.

Randall Makin

Head of New Business

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