Ian Charles Smith

Background

Smith, Ian Charles was born on January 24, 1936 in Timaru, South Canterbury, New Zealand. Son of Charles Ferneaux and Doris Smith.

Education

Master of Engineering, University Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand, 1958. Diploma, Imperial College, London University.

Career

Design engineer Harris & Sutherland, London, 1959-1961. Senior engineer Ministry of Works and Development, Wellington, New Zealand, 1962-1966. Design engineer Holmes Wood & Partners, Christchurch, New Zealand, 1966-1968, Rankine & Hill, Sydney, 1968-1969.

Managing director Brickell Moss Rankine & Hill, Wellington, New Zealand, 1969-1979. Chairman directors Smith Leuchars Ltd., 1980-1987. Director Irwin Johnston Smith Leuchars Pty Ltd., Sydney, 1987-1990.

Managing director Ian Smith & Partners Ltd., Wellington, 1990-1999, consultant, since 1999.

Achievements

• Ian Charles Smith has been listed as a noteworthy civil and structural engineer, consultant by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Fellow Australian Institute Builders (chapter vice president 1989-1990), New Zealand Institution Professional Engineers, New Zealand Institute Building. Member Tall buildings Council United States of America.

Connections

Married Mary Cochrane, September 27, 1975. Children: Simon, Alistair, Bridgit, Samantha.

Father:

Charles Ferneaux

Mother:

Doris Smith

Spouse:

Mary Cochrane

child:

Alistair Smith

child:

Simon Smith

child:

Bridgit Smith

child:

Samantha Smith