Senior Geotechnical Engineer: Lead Projects & Growth in Brisbane

Planned Resources; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 130,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Planned Resources in Brisbane is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to lead site investigations, provide practical geotechnical advice, and drive growth across SE Queensland for varied industrial, commercial and residential projects.

The role requires a civil/geotechnical degree with 5–8 years' experience, Chartered (CPEng) or working toward it, strong field skills, and proficiency with PLAXIS, GeoStudio, RocScience or OpenGround; you will mentor graduates, manage client relationships, and

Qualifications

• Degree in civil or geotechnical engineering with geotechnical focus
• 5–8 years of relevant experience
• Chartered (CPEng) or working towards it
• Strong field background with soil/rock logging and drilling supervision
• Experience with geotechnical software is a plus

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage site investigations from scope to final report
• Provide clients with clear geotechnical advice
• Perform geotechnical analysis and design for foundations, slope stability, pavements and earthworks
• Own projects and deliver on time and budget
• Convert field/lab results into on-site designs
• Collaborate with civil, structural and environmental engineers
• Manage client relationships and help win new work
• Mentor graduates and junior engineers; promote safety and quality

Skills

CPEng

Geotechnical engineering

Field logging

Drilling supervision

Client relationship management

Mentoring

Education

Civil/geotechnical engineering degree

Tools

PLAXIS

GeoStudio

Rocscience

OpenGround

Job description

Planned Resources in Brisbane is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to lead site investigations, provide practical geotechnical advice, and drive growth across SE Queensland for varied industrial, commercial and residential projects.

The role requires a civil/geotechnical degree with 5–8 years' experience, Chartered (CPEng) or working toward it, strong field skills, and proficiency with PLAXIS, GeoStudio, RocScience or OpenGround; you will mentor graduates, manage client relationships, and