Senior Geotechnical Engineer / Senior Engineering Geologist

Macquarie Geotechnical Pty Ltd; Sydney; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Macquarie Geotechnical Pty Ltd in Sydney is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to lead high-level geotechnical services for diverse projects. You will report to Technical Managers and guide a team of engineers and drillers, delivering tender responses, reports and design recommendations.

The role requires chartered registration or progression toward CPEng, a Civil Engineering or Geology degree, and 8+ years’ experience in geotechnical consultancy or site investigations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) or Geology required.
• At least 8 years’ experience in a similar geotechnical role.
• Strong attention to detail and highly organised.
• Excellent communication skills (spoken and written).
• Proficiency with Open Ground, Slope Stability Software, CIRCLY and QGIS.

Responsibilities

• Commitment to safety and compliance with WHS requirements.
• Prepare tenders, safety documentation and technical reports for geotechnical investigations and interpretations.
• Provide advice on excavations, earthworks, foundations, pavements and temporary works.
• Manage teams through geotechnical investigations and construction phases, liaising with clients and stakeholders.
• Mentor junior staff and drillers.
• Attend site visits and ensure quality and safety standards are met.

Skills

Attention to detail

Highly organised

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) or Geology

Tools

Open Ground

Slope Stability Software

CIRCLY

QGIS

Microsoft Office

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. 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 QLDand 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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