Senior Geotechnical Engineer

The Opportunity

Our Client is a widely respected New Zealand owned multi-disciplinary engineering practice that has offices in Auckland, Hamilton and Tauranga offering tailored consultancy services across 3 Waters, Geotechnical, Civil, Land Development and Environmental disciplines throughout New Zealand.

Join a highly capable team of Geotechnical engineers delivering innovative and sustainable design solutions; and enjoy an empowered relationship-based work culture.

We are looking for an experienced Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join the team in the Hamilton Office.

The Role

· Investigate, interpret and analyse geological processes, risks and ground conditions for land development projects.

· Aid in planning and overview site investigations, option studies for foundations, retaining walls and piles, slope stability analysis, pavement design and geotechnical hazard studies.

· Perform geotechnical analysis to assess construction site condition.

· Plan and conduct geotechnical exploration.

· Analyse geotechnical findings, perform appropriate calculations and prepare data reports to clients.

· Develop proposals and determine cost and schedule for investigations.

· Provide direction to technical team in field inspection activities.

· Manage assigned geotechnical projects and take responsibility for deliver on time and within budget.

· Evaluate team performance and determine training needs to meet performance objectives.

· Develop design drawings and specifications for construction projects.

· Review and approve geotechnical designs developed by outside consultants.

· Review construction design proposals and approve geotechnical aspects.

· Assist clients understand geotechnical risks with land development and mitigation measures early in the development process.

· Develop solutions to a range of geotechnical engineering problems.

· Aid with the design of geotechnical elements to support infrastructure and land development projects.

Qualification, Skills & Personal Attributes Required

· A degree based qualification in geotechnical engineering or a related profession

· Current NZ Driver’s Licence

· 6+ years of experience in a wide range of geotechnical engineering projects.

· A thorough understanding of local market, policies, regulations, and standards.

· Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

· Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including oral and written communication and particularly the ability to present information in a way that is understandable by a range of audiences.

· Ability to optimise and prioritise conflicting demands in a busy environment, to achieve deadlines and see responsibilities through to completion.

· An awareness of the commercial needs of the business and the ability to guide work activities to achieve financial objectives at a project level.

· Competent project management skills.

· Proactive in identifying business opportunities.

· Ability to work across disciplines and identify work for other groups.

· Capacity to act as a mentor to others.

· An ability to prioritise, manage workflows and work independently.

· A sound knowledge of the technical aspects of geotechnical-engineering design and the practical limitations of construction techniques and tolerances

Benefits

· A competitive Remuneration package commiserate with your skills and experience.

· Health Insurance

· Permanent employment opportunity with a well-established New Zealand owned practice

· An inclusive and supportive company culture.

· Interesting, challenging, and varied project portfolio.

· Opportunity to be a shareholder in a fully staff owned company.

· Working with a fun team in a friendly environment.

· Guidance and support for professional registration (EngNZ).

· Reimbursement of CPEng fees

· Great career progression with leadership opportunities

• If you are looking for an opportunity to progress your career in a friendly, professional environment you need to apply in writing (CV with covering letter) by email to ***email_hidden***