The Hanlons Story

Our Beginnings

Hanlons Consulting is a proudly regional firm providing surveying, engineering, and environmental services throughout regional Australia. Our journey began in 2003 when Mitch Hanlon founded Mitchel Hanlon Consulting with a vision to deliver practical, innovative, and tailored solutions to infrastructure and development challenges in regional New South Wales. Over the years, our expertise and reputation grew, leading to a rebranding that reflects our core values and mission. Today, we are known simply as Hanlons—a name synonymous with excellence, reliability, and regional expertise.

From our home base in Tamworth, we have expanded our presence across regional NSW, with offices in Tamworth, Armidale and Orange.  Our team continues to provide industry-leading solutions across urban development, agriculture, transport, and major infrastructure projects. With boots on the ground and deep regional knowledge, Hanlons ensures projects are delivered efficiently and successfully, keeping industries moving and communities growing.

Our Evolution and Growth

In 2023, Hanlons took another significant step forward, merging with Brown and Krippner, a firm with an esteemed legacy dating back to 1923. With partners Steve Griffiths and Tim Youman joining as shareholders and directors, this partnership strengthened our capabilities and broadened our reach.

Brown and Krippner’s history is deeply rooted in surveying, having played a pivotal role in the development of Tamworth and surrounding districts for over a century. The firm was founded by Russell Edward Brown and grew through partnerships with distinguished surveyors such as John Yeoman Krippner. Their legacy, expertise, and dedication to the profession of surveying now live on within Hanlons, further enhancing our ability to deliver quality outcomes for regional communities.

Our Values

At Hanlons, we are driven by five core values that shape our work and relationships:

• Collaboration – We work together as a team, partnering with clients, stakeholders, and communities to achieve outstanding results.

• Innovation – We embrace new ideas, technologies, and methodologies to provide smarter, more efficient solutions.

• Integrity – We operate with honesty, transparency, and professionalism in all that we do.

• People – We put people first, fostering a supportive and empowering workplace while delivering services that benefit regional communities.

• Solutions – We approach challenges with a solutions-driven mindset, ensuring that our work leads to tangible, positive outcomes.

Our Culture

At Hanlons, we collaborate as a unified team to innovate and achieve shared goals. We operate with unwavering integrity, with people and outcomes at the heart of everything we do. We empower our employees to be their best, fostering a culture where they can grow both professionally and personally while contributing meaningful solutions for our clients. We lead by example, embracing responsibility in every action we take.

We show up, we speak up, we care, we get it done.
We are Hanlons.

Commitment to Regional Australia

We are deeply passionate about the future of regional Australia. Our work directly impacts the communities where we live and work, ensuring that infrastructure, agriculture, and development projects enhance local economies and quality of life. Through our cadetship programs, we are committed to nurturing the next generation of surveyors and engineers, providing structured pathways into the industry.

Our team’s regional expertise, commitment to quality, and ability to adapt to evolving industry needs make Hanlons a trusted partner for projects of all sizes. We take pride in solving complex challenges with practical, innovative solutions that make a lasting difference.

Looking Forward

As Hanlons continues to evolve, our focus remains on delivering exceptional service, strengthening regional infrastructure, and supporting the development of our people and the communities we live and work in. With a rich history, a strong team, and a clear vision for the future, we look forward to driving progress and making an impact across regional Australia for years to come.