Professional Overview

Ryan Dewar is a structural engineer focused on bridges and transport infrastructure -drawn to work that tangibly connects communities. He thrives on unpicking complex problems and crafting solutions that balance cost, safety, constructability and sustainability. Highlights include the Melbourne Airport Rail’s Maribyrnong Viaduct (a ~450 m launched rail bridge), where he served as a contractor-facing conduit between on-site teams in Melbourne and a London design office -mixing design management, day-to-day technical troubleshooting, and multi-party coordination to keep delivery moving. Ryan joined CSS to learn alongside highly specialised bridge engineers and contribute that same rigour to interesting, high-impact projects.

His working style blends collaborative workshops with deep, analytical focus. Ryan believes the best outcomes come from getting smart people in a room to frame the problem and then carving out quiet time to test options and resolve details. He is active with industry bodies such as Engineers Australia and the IStructE community, helping shape technical forums and supporting emerging engineers with their professional development. Technically grounded and delivery-minded, he aims to bring this mix of leadership and hands-on problem-solving to South-East Queensland’s major road and rail programs

Outside work, Ryan keeps a competitive edge through cycling club criteriums and the occasional round of golf or Saturday morning parkrun, valuing the same ingredients that define his project approach: clear goals, steady preparation, and a strong, supportive team around him.