About Metric

Practical, buildable engineering.

We’re a team of engineers who believe great engineering is practical, buildable and delivery focused. We remove risk, reduce complexity and support our clients from design to final certificate.

Who we are

Structural, civil and temporary works engineering, from first drawings to final certificate.

Metric Engineering is a Sydney engineering practice based in Merrylands. We deliver structural, civil and temporary works engineering for builders, developers, formwork contractors, fabricators and architects across Sydney and NSW.

Our approach is grounded in understanding how projects are actually built. We work closely with developers, builders and consultants to deliver clear, coordinated and buildable solutions that reduce risk, control cost and support efficient construction. Rather than operating in isolation, we work as an extension of our clients’ project teams.

We value long-term partnerships, open communication and accountability, providing engineering support that adds value beyond documentation and contributes to successful project outcomes.

  • Deliver practical, buildable engineering solutions
  • Reduce risk through clear, coordinated design
  • Partner with clients for reliable outcomes
  • Uphold quality, accountability and excellence
Metric Engineering engineers reviewing work at a desk
Metric engineers in hard hats and hi-vis on a construction site

Our values

Values that actually mean something.

  1. Meticulous

    We approach every project with precision and care, so designs are coordinated, compliant and technically robust, with no gaps that create risk during construction.

  2. Efficient

    We prioritise clarity and buildability to streamline approvals, reduce rework and support construction programs that protect time, cost and delivery certainty.

  3. Trust

    We act with integrity and accountability, providing reliable advice, transparent communication and engineering our clients can depend on at every stage.

  4. Responsive

    We stay engaged and available, responding quickly to project challenges with practical solutions that keep construction moving.

  5. Innovative

    We apply experience and engineering insight to develop smart, practical solutions that improve buildability and adapt to complex sites.

  6. Collaborative

    We work closely with clients, builders and consultants, as part of the project team, to achieve shared goals and better outcomes.

Leadership

Youssef Emad

Founder and Managing Director · BE Civil (Hons)

“When I started Metric Engineering, my goal was simple: deliver practical, buildable engineering and become a trusted partner, supporting clients with clarity, accountability, and solutions that genuinely improve project outcomes. My goal has always been to make projects clear, simple and enjoyable for our clients.”
  • MIEAust 5372671Member, Engineers Australia
  • NERNational Engineering Register
  • PRE0002581NSW Professional Engineer
  • DEP0004220NSW Design Practitioner
  • RPEQ 37639Registered Professional Engineer of Queensland
  • PI + PL insuredProfessional indemnity and public liability
The Metric Engineering team in conversation at the office

Careers

Work with Metric

We’re always keen to hear from structural and civil engineers, drafters and graduates. Send your CV to admin@metriceng.au.

Send your CV

Send us your drawings.

We’ll reply within 24 hours with a fixed-fee proposal.