Pensar Infrastructure Group

This National Reconciliation Week, we are 'All In' to reflect, listen, and recommit. As part of implementing our Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan, we are taking a meaningful step alongside our leadership team to undertake an internal survey across our business. This survey will provide a clearer picture of how our teams engage with reconciliation across the diverse geographic areas where we operate and deliver.

By understanding where gaps exist, we will shape future actions that go beyond acknowledgement, building genuine, lasting alignment with our clients, suppliers and the government agencies we partner with. Reconciliation requires reflection before action. We are doing both.

Artwork credit: Elaine Chambers-Hegarty, Pensar’s Connections to Culture and Nature.

We're excited to share that we'll be exhibiting at Ozwater'26 next week!

If you're attending, come and find us at Stand Q10. We'd love to connect, catch up with familiar faces, and meet new people across the industry.

For over 26 years, Pensar has been delivering flexible, fit-for-purpose critical infrastructure solutions across a broad and diverse Australian market. Backed by strong technical capability and hands-on experience, we offer an integrated suite of services across process and non-process water, specialist, and electrical infrastructure.

From early contractor involvement and innovative solution design through to full realisation, our experience in complex infrastructure responds to real-world challenges, supporting bulk-water authorities, utilities, and regional and local councils across Australia.

We look forward to seeing you there!

After 26 years at the helm, founder, Karl Yunker is stepping into new ventures, leaving a legacy deeply embedded in Pensar’s identity and success. From the outset, Karl’s vision, determination and unwavering commitment shaped not only the direction of the business, but also its culture, one grounded in trust, resilience, accountability and a continual pursuit of excellence. His influence has been foundational, laying the groundwork for what Pensar is today.

Supported by a strong and experienced senior leadership team, and with the backing of RSK Australia, Pensar is a sustainable and growing business built on curiosity, capability and a genuine commitment to doing things differently. This next phase reflects both continuity and evolution, honouring the principles established over the past 26 years while embracing new opportunities for growth and innovation.

Karl steps back with confidence, handing leadership to the next generation. This transition also marks an exciting personal milestone, providing the opportunity to pursue new personal and business ventures. Reflecting on his journey, Karl notes the evolution from what started as a one-person operation in his Brisbane unit, to a 300-strong team united by a passion for solving complex challenges and creating lasting impact across Australia. As he reflects, it is the people who stand out, those who have shaped Pensar into what it is today.

Pensar extends its sincere thanks to Karl for his leadership, vision and lasting impact, and look forward with confidence to the continued progression of the business, alongside his future personal successes.

We are pleased to announce the recent appointment of Andrew Kennedy in the role of Executive Manager, Commercial, based in Brisbane.

Andrew brings more than 30 years of experience across the engineering and infrastructure sector, with a strong track record in the delivery and governance of complex major projects in the water, utilities, transport and energy sectors. He has held senior leadership roles across some of Australia’s most significant infrastructure programs and is well regarded for his collaborative approach to project delivery and stakeholder relations.

Andrew will support Pensar’s continued growth in critical infrastructure by strengthening program governance, mobilisation and delivery capability across major programs and projects in Queensland, New South Wales and Tasmania while helping build strong partnerships with clients and industry partners. His experience in delivering complex infrastructure programs will further strengthen Pensar’s capabilities and geographic expansion. We are delighted to welcome Andrew to the Pensar team.