Senior Geotechnical Engineer - Project Management

Hart Recruitment Ltd; Sydney; On-site; AUD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Diverse portfolio of projects

Strong mentoring and support

Job summary

Hart Recruitment Ltd in the Sydney Western Suburbs seeks a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to lead projects, provide technical oversight and mentor junior staff. The role will manage geotechnical work across major infrastructure and development schemes, guiding delivery with a collaborative team.

The ideal candidate holds a geotechnical, civil engineering or engineering geology qualification with 8–12 years' experience, strong reporting and client-facing skills, and Chartered status or progression

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering or Engineering Geology.
• Approximately 8-12 years' geotechnical consulting experience.
• Experience delivering geotechnical investigations, design and construction projects.
• Strong report writing and project management skills.
• Chartered or working towards Chartership.

Responsibilities

• Managing geotechnical projects from proposal through to completion.
• Reviewing and preparing interpretive geotechnical reports.
• Managing project budgets, programmes and resources.
• Developing fee proposals and supporting tender submissions.
• Building and maintaining client relationships.
• Providing technical leadership and mentoring junior staff.
• Working closely with contractors, clients and project stakeholders.

Skills

Project leadership

Client management

Technical oversight

Mentoring

Budget management

Proposal development

Stakeholder management

Education

Geotechnical Engineering degree

Civil Engineering degree

Engineering Geology degree

Job description

Senior Geotechnical Engineer - Project Management

Hart Recruitment - Sydney Western Suburbs NSW

I'm working with a well-established geotechnical and environmental consultancy that has built an excellent reputation delivering investigation, testing and design services across major infrastructure, transport, building and land development projects throughout NSW.

With a strong pipeline of work and continued growth, they are looking to appoint a Senior Geotechnical Engineer or Engineering Geologist to join their Sydney team.

The Role...

This is a senior position focused on project leadership, technical oversight and client management. You'll take ownership of multiple projects, guide technical delivery and mentor junior engineers while working alongside a highly experienced team.

Projects range from local developments through to large-scale transport and infrastructure schemes, providing plenty of variety and long-term career opportunities.

Responsibilities include:

Managing geotechnical projects from proposal through to completion

Reviewing and preparing interpretive geotechnical reports

Managing project budgets, programmes and resources

Developing fee proposals and supporting tender submissions

Building and maintaining client relationships

Providing technical leadership and mentoring junior staff

Working closely with contractors, clients and project stakeholders

About You...

Degree qualified in Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering or Engineering Geology

Approximately 8-12 years' geotechnical consulting experience

Experience delivering geotechnical investigations, design and construction projects

Strong report writing and project management skills

Commercial awareness and client-facing experience

Working knowledge of AS1726, AS2159, AS3798 and TfNSW R44

Chartered or working towards Chartership

What's On Offer?

Flexible working arrangements and genuine work-life balance

Diverse portfolio of infrastructure and development projects

Strong technical team with excellent mentoring and support

Long-term career progression opportunities

Collaborative and down-to-earth culture

Competitive salary package

If you're looking for a role where you can lead projects, mentor others and continue developing your career within a respected consultancy, I'd be happy to tell you more.