Our Story
Our team brings together decades of experience working with structural steel in Australia.
We don’t just deliver structural steel fabricationwe provide smart, cost-effective solutions that give our clients a competitive advantage in their projects.
Leadership
Emerging Leaders
Advisory Council
What We Do
From the first design concept to installation on-site, we take our clients’ challenges as our own. With deep structural-steel expertise and a people-first mindset, we collaborate at every step – design optimisation, fabrication methodology, protective treatment & site installation, to bring complex projects to life.
Whether it’s a landmark bridge, heavy industrial components, or bespoke structural equipment, we deliver smart, cost-effective solutions you can count on.
Our People & Culture
Our team is our strength. With decades of hands-on experience, a culture of continuous learning and a mission to be “Employer of Choice” (award-winning in 2024), we are invested in every individual who walks through our doors. Apprentices, trainees, tradespeople, engineers – we thrive when our people thrive.
Why we matter
In a competitive infrastructure era, you need a partner who’s more than a supplier. At Bowhill, we stand beside you. We’re agile, and built for heavy and complex structural steel.
Clients who work with us don’t just receive a service – they gain a partner who helps them win.
60+
full-time staff
89%
Staff satisfaction – 5yr Ave
21
Number of community and business awards we’ve won in the past 15 years
Our Legacy
What started in the early 1970s as a rural machinery maintenance workshop by Brendon and Averil Hawkes has evolved into one of South Australia’s most respected metal fabricators. In the 1990s their sons stepped in, shifting the business into steel fabrication and construction. Today, Bowhill remains proudly 100% family-owned, Regional SA-based and committed to the same fundamental value: “We say yes, and we deliver.”
Our Work
We’ve been doing this a really long time and have the runs on the board to prove it.
Take a look at where we’ve serviced our clients ~ Australia wide.
Location - South Road
Client - T2D
Location - Berth 6 Outer Harbor
Client - MCD
Location - Dampier
Client - OSMO
Location - Cape Jervis Marina/ Penneshaw
Client - McM
Location - Adelaide
Client - T2DA
Location - Osborne Naval Facility
Client - ANI
Location - Morgan
Client - MC
Location - Bowhill
Client - Bowhill Engineering
Location - Flinders Ports
Client - MC
Location - Torrens to Darlington
Client - T2DA
Location - Wandong
Client - JHG
Location - Osborne Naval Facility
Client - ANI
Location - South Road Adelaide
Client - MCD
Location - Osborne Naval Facility
Client - ANI
Location - Broadford
Client - JHG
Location - Light River Rail Bridge
Client - BDVL
Location - Waikerie Viewpoint Cafe
Client - IMGS
Location - Osborne Naval Facility
Client - AUSTRALIAN NAVAL INFRASTRUCTURE
Location - Bowhill Engineering
Client - KENN
Location - Aldinga Beach
Client - SAGE
Location - Bowhill Engineering
Client - McM
Location - Bowhill Engineering
Client - IND
Location - Adelaide - SA
Client - ACC
Location - Adelaide - SA
Client - PREM
Location - Osborne Naval Facility
Client - AUSTRALIAN NAVAL INFRASTRUCTURE
Location - Churchill Services
Client - McM
Location - Cape Jervis Marina
Client - McM
Location - Wingfield
Client - Hully
Location - Darwin
Client - WGA
Location - Osborne Naval Facility
Client - MCD
Location - Cape Jervis Marina
Client - McM
Location - Blanchetown
Client - MMC
Location - Adelaide - SA
Client - ACC
Location - Dianella - WA
Client - TEHMAR MHC SERVICES
Location - Osborne Naval Facility
Client - MCD
Location - Osborne Naval Facility
Client - MCD
Location - Weno, MICRONESIA
Client – RJE
Year - 2008
Location - Burra
Client - ADCHEM
Year - 2018
Location - Osborne Naval Facility
Client - AUSTRALIAN NAVAL INFRASTRUCTURE
Year - 2023
Location - Osborne Naval Facility
Client - ADVANCED STEEL FABRICATORS
Year - 2023
Location - Australian Submarine Corp
Client - MCMAHONS
Year - 2023
Location - Osborne Naval Facility
Client - MCD
Year - 2023
Location - Heysen Tunnel
Client - MCD
Year - 2023
Location - Henley Beach South
Client - BARDAVCOL
Year - 2023
Location - Henley Beach South
Client - BARDAVCOL
Year - 2023
Location - Maritime Constructions
Client - MARITIME CONSTRUCTIONS
Year - 2023
Location - Osborne Naval Facility
Client - MCD
Year - 2023
Location - Osborne Naval Facility
Client - MCD
Year - 2023
Location - Osborne Naval Facility
Client - MCD
Year - 2023
Location - Beachport
Client - MARITIME CONSTRUCTIONS
Year - 2023
Location - Bridgewater, TAS
Client - MCD
Year - 2023
Location - Henley Beach South
Client - BARDAVCOL
Year - 2023
Location - Australian Naval Infrastructure
Client - WILLIAMS METAL FABRICATION
Year - 2022
Location - Ardrossan Jetty
Client - MARITIME CONSTRUCTIONS
Year - 2023
Location - Bowhill
Client - BOWHILL ENGINEERING
Year - 2023
Location - Alexandra Canal, NSW
Client - JHSW
Year - 2022
Location - Alexandra Canal, NSW
Client - JHSW
Year - 2022
Location - Adelaide Outer Habour Berth 6&7
Client - MARITIME CONSTRUCTIONS
Year - 2021
Location - Happy Valley
Client - DMK FABRICATION
Year - 2021
Location - Happy Valley
Client - DMK FABRICATION
Year - 2021
Location - Ovingham
Client - PTPA
Year - 2021
Location - Prominent Hill
Client - OZ MINERALS
Year - 2022
Location - Forestville
Client - MCD
Year - 2022
Location - Adelaide
Client - TREADWELL
Year - 2020
Location - Windorah, QLD
Client - BRIDGE & MARINE
Year - 2021
Location - Granite Island
Client - MCD
Year - 2021
Location - Karoonda
Client - KDFC
Year - 2021stralia, 5307, Australia
Location - Adelaide
Client - TREADWELL
Year - 2021
Location - Ovingham, Adelaide
Client - PTPA
Year - 2021
Location - Devlins Pound
Client - MARITIME CONSTRUCTIONS
Year - 2021
Location - Sturt River. Adelaide
Client - TREADWELL
Year - 2021
Location - Croydon Park, Adelaide
Client - R2P
Year - 2021
Location - Virginia
Client - BARDAVCOL
Year - 2021
Location - Karoonda
Client - KDFC
Year - 2020
Location - Pym Street, Adelaide
Client - R2P
Year - 2021
Location - Morgan
Client - DPTI
Year - 2020
Location - Port Noarlunga
Client - MARITIME CONSTRUCTIONS
Year - 2020
Location - Glenelg
Client - MARITIME CONSTRUCTIONS
Year - 2019
Location - Bedford Park, Adelaide
Client - MCD
Year - 2019
Location - West Croydon, Adelaide
Client - LEED
Year - 2019
Location - Pym Street, Adelaide
Client - R2P
Year - 2020
Location - Bowhill
Client - BOWHILL ENGINEERING
Year - 2020
Location - Paringa
Client - YORK
Year - 2011
Location - Bookpurnong
Client - YORK
Year - 2011
Location - Taylorville
Client - YORK
Year - 2011
Location - Crace, ACT
Client - WODEN
Year - 2015
Location - Alice Springs, NT
Client - SITZLER
Year - 2010
Location - Mount Isa, QLD
Client - RJE
Year - 2013
Location - Mandalong, NSW
Client - RJE
Year - 2012
Location - Ascot Park
Client - RJE
Year - 2012
Location - Forest Hill, VIC
Client - RJE
Year - 2012
Location - Wiluna, WA
Client - RJE
Year - 2016
Location - Sydney, NSW
Client - RJE
Year - 2013
Location - Appin, NSW
Client - RJE
Year - 2013
Location - Dulwich
Client - RJE
Year - 2013
Location - Malu, QLD
Client - RJE
Year - 2013
Location - Oakey North, QLD
Client - RJE
Year - 2016
Location - Tanami, WA
Client - RJE
Year - 2016
Location - Port Pirie
Client - RJE
Year - 2015
Location - Boco, NSW
Client - RJE
Year - 2013
Location - Taralga, NSW
Client - RJE
Year - 2013
Location - Hay Point, QLD
Client - RJE
Year - 2012
Location - Oakley, WA
Client - RJE
Year - 2012
Location - Roxby Downs
Client - RJE
Year - 2011
Location - Murchison, WA
Client - RJE
Year - 2012
Location - Loxton
Client - RIVERLAND ALMONDS
Year - 2011
Location - South Yarra, VIC
Client - RIA
Year - 2019
Location - Tonsley Park
Client - RENEWAL SA
Year - 2016
Location - Port Adelaide
Client - RENEWAL SA
Year - 2015
Location - Alice Springs, NT
Client - RAYTHEON
Year - 2010acdonnell Region, Northern Territory, Australia
Location - Mindarie
Client - NALCO
Year - 2014
Location - Mindarie
Client - MURRAY ZIRCON
Year - 2013
Location - Morgan
Client - MID MURRAY COUNCIL
Year - 2013
Location - Mannum
Client - MID MURRAY COUNCIL
Year - 2019
Location - Moomba
Client - MCMAHON SERVICES
Year - 2014
Location - Port Victoria
Client - MARITIME CONSTRUCTIONS
Year - 2017
Location - Glenelg
Client - MARITIME CONSTRUCTIONS
Year - 2018
Location - Goolwa
Client - MARITIME CONSTRUCTIONS
Year - 2019
Location - Thevenard
Client - MARITIME CONSTRUCTIONS
Year - 2016
Location - North Haven
Client - MARITIME CONSTRUCTIONS
Year - 2019
Location - Ceduna
Client - MARITIME CONSTRUCTIONS
Year - 2017
Location - Barker Inlet
Client - MARITIME CONSTRUCTIONS
Year - 2018
Location - Lake Alexandrina
Client - MARITIME CONSTRUCTIONS
Year - 2016
Location - Outer Harbour
Client - MARITIME CONSTRUCTIONS
Year - 2017
Location - Coffin Bay
Client - MARITIME CONSTRUCTIONS
Year - 2015
Location - Spencer Gulf
Client - MARITIME CONSTRUCTIONS
Year - 2017
Location - Ardrossan
Client - MARITIME CONSTRUCTIONS
Year - 2018
Location - Great Australian Bight
Client - MARITIME CONSTRUCTIONS
Year - 2016
Location - Port Giles
Client - MARITIME CONSTRUCTIONS
Year - 2019
Location - Port Adelaide
Client - MARITIME CONSTRUCTIONS
Year - 2016
Location - Auburn
Client - MCD
Year - 2019
Location - Adelaide
Client - MCD
Year - 2017
Location - Wayville
Client - MCD
Year - 2014
Location - Oaklands
Client - MCD
Year - 2019
Location - Tailem Bend
Client - LUCAS
Year - 2017
Location - Gawler River
Client - LEND LEASE
Year - 2009
Location - Edinburgh
Client - LEND LEASE
Year - 2019
Location - Dry Creek
Client - LEND LEASE
Year - 2018
Location - Kosciuszko National Park, VIC
Client - LEED
Year - 2020
Location - Leawood Gardens
Client - J1-LED
Year - 2019
Location - Parndana
Client - J M BERDEN
Year - 2018
Location - Darlington
Client - GATEWAY SOUTH
Year - 2018
Location - Bedford Park
Client - GATEWAY SOUTH
Year - 2020
Location - Robe
Client - ECOSPEC
Year - 2018
Location - Walker Flat
Client - DPTI
Year - 2018
Location - Cadell
Client - DPTI
Year - 2017
Location - Narrung
Client - DPTI
Year - 2016
Location - Lyrup
Client - DPTI
Year - 2015
Location - Karoonda
Client - DCKEM
Year - 2016
Location - Melbourne, VIC
Client - CIVIL
Year - 2014
Location - Adelaide
Client - CBW
Year - 2016
Location - Port Adelaide
Client - CARGILL MALT
Year - 2017
Location - Robinvale
Client - BUILT ENVIRONS
Year - 2010
Location - Geelong, VIC
Client - BUHLER
Year - 2017
Location - Adelaide
Client - BSA
Year - 2015
Location - Canberra, ACT
Client - Bridge & Marine
Year - 2013
Location - North Adelaide
Client - BMD
Year - 2009
Location - Christies Beach
Client - BMD
Year - 2011
Location - Kanmantoo
Client - BLUBUILT
Year - 2016
Location - Murray Bridge
Client - BLUBUILT
Year - 2016
Location - Murray Bridge
Client - BLUBUILT
Year - 2016
Location - Murray Bridge
Client - BLUBUILT
Year - 2016
Location - Murray Bridge
Client - BLUBUILT
Year - 2016
Location - Port Adelaide
Client - BENCHMARK MARINE
Year - 2015
Location - Christmas Island, ASIA
Client - BEETON
Year - 2014
Location - Hahndorf
Client - BEERENBERG
Year - 2018
Location - Largs North
Client - BAULDERSTONE
Year - 2014
Location - Whyalla
Client - BAULDERSTONE
Year - 2013
Location - Nairne
Client - BARDAVCOL
Year - 2015
Location - Sturt
Client - BAJV
Year - 2015
Location - Trott Park
Client - BAJV
Year - 2015
Location - Morphett Vale
Client - BAJV
Year - 2014
Location - Hallet Cove
Client - BAJV
Year - 2014
Location - Reynella
Client - BAJV
Year - 2014
Location - Sturt
Client - BAJV
Location - Darwin, NT
Client - AZTECH
Year - 2017
Looking Forward
How We’re Spoken About
Professional Honest and Local | They fabricate even difficult steelwork accurately support me in my business | Strong business ethics and culture Business striving for excellence and to have a genuine point of difference in the market | Integrity… High level of care | This is a professional South Australian business with a “can-do” approach to contracting. They don’t just say they “can-do” – they deliver on their promises. Because service and quality is exemplary Reliable strong business | Adaptable and accommodating | A lean company that provides a good product at a competitive price | Experience shows that the company has a commitment to quality outcomes and consistency Quality service, competitively priced, good customer service. | The work is good and we like the customer support |Jeremy is good to deal with | Proven performance regarding quality and timelines. Approachable and a can do problem solving attitude. | Have had quite a few years’ experience working with the team at Bowhill and understand the company philosophy | sort of family type atmosphere, have a go at unusual projects Commercially competitive and good quality systems Fabrication and Protective Treatment capabilities are of a high standard. The company has completed and delivered numerous projects in the past of a good – to high quality finish. | Detailed structural work knowledge | Designed constructability Solution approach | Quality Products and easy to work with | fast, reliable, organised | Competency and co-operative spirit Ability to undertake varied projects with solid engineering knowledge and excellent quality | We have always found Jeremy [and Boweng] proficient, straight forward and efficient to work with/for
