Senior Geotechnical Engineer / Senior Engineering Geologist

Macquarie Geotechnical; Cumberland; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Macquarie Geotechnical is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to deliver high-level geotechnical services in Sydney. You will report to Technical Managers and join a team of 25, supporting drilling operations and professional staff.

The role requires versatility, organization, and strong communication. Ideal candidates hold a Civil Engineering or Geology degree with 8+ years in a similar role, and demonstrate regulatory knowledge, leadership, and proficiency in specialist software.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) or Geology.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety and compliance with WHS requirements.
• Prepare tenders, safety documentation and technical reports on geotechnical investigations.
• Advise on excavations, earthworks, retaining walls, foundations, pavements and temporary works.
• Familiar with Australian Standards (AS1726, AS2159, AS2870, AS4678, AS3798) and AUSTROADS pavement design guides.
• Lead geotechnical investigations through design and construction phases; liaise with clients and stakeholders.
• Mentor and manage junior staff and drillers.
• Attend site for field work as necessary.
• Uphold company quality and safety standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organised

Communication skills

Teamwork

Scheduling

Microsoft Office

Open Ground

Slope Stability Software

CIRCLY

QGIS

Education

Bachelor of Engineering (Civil)

Tools

Open Ground

Slope Stability Software

CIRCLY

QGIS

Job description

Macquarie Geotechnical is an integrated geotechnical, drilling and laboratory services company that prides itself on providing reliable and accurate information on the ground conditions so that structures can be built.We are at the forefront of the geotechnical industry in providing digital platforms for this information to be captured and reported.We are committed to ensuring that we provide a great service to our clients in a manner that is safe, efficient, friendly and professional.

Macquarie Geotechnical is a leading geotechnical consultancy, with over 100 staff, providing engineering, geophysical, drilling and laboratory services.We seeks to provide our clients with a comprehensive geotechnical model that our clients can rely on for design and construction.We have a data-centric approach to the project that our Clients, and their partners, can rely on for data-integrity and accuracy of the ground conditions on-site.

The Role

We are seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to provide high-level geotechnical services to support based in Sydney, you will report to our Technical Managers and will sit within a team of 25 to supporting our professional staff and drilling operations.This role is for a versatile and well organised team player.

Key responsibilities include

• A commitment to safety and compliance with all WHS requirements.
• The preparation of tenders, safety documentation and technical reports on geotechnical factual and interpretative reports on this will include provision of advice on excavations, earthworks, retaining walls, foundations (deep and shallow), pavements and temporary works.
• Familiar with relevant Australian Standards (e.g. AS1726, AS2159, AS2870, AS4678, AS3798) and AUSTROADS pavement design guides.
• Manage teams through the stages of a geotechnical investigation and construction phase services.This will include liaising with the client to understand the scope of work and their requirements, organising teams and resources to carry out the investigation/inspection works, monitoring investigations as they proceed, collating and reviewing information once the investigation is complete, submitting samples to laboratories, analysis and reporting.This will include liaison with Clients, Key external and internal stakeholders.
• Mentoring and management of junior staff and drillers.
• Attend site to carry out field work as necessary.
• Uphold and adhere to company quality and safety standards.

The ideal Candidate:

• Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) or Geology.
• At least 8 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Highly organised and motivated.
• Excellent communication skills (both spoken and written).
• Strong Working knowledge of NSW and QLD and national legislative requirements
• Able to work well in a team environment with people from a diverse range of backgrounds.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and other relevant software (e.g. Open Ground, Slope Stability Software, CIRCLY and QGIS).
• Scheduling of works and associated staff (in conjunction with management).
• Hold or working towards Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) registration.

We offer a competitive salary and supportive work environment where you can contribute to the success of our team.

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