Team Leader

PTG Consulting; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work

Learning & development

Job summary

PTG Consulting is a nationwide Australian engineering firm providing geotechnical, traffic, transport, structural, acoustic, environmental and civil engineering services. We’re expanding and seeking a senior geotechnical engineer to lead our Tullamarine office with 5–7 years of geotechnical experience.

You will mentor staff, manage client relationships, and oversee geotechnical reporting and fieldwork, applying strong knowledge of Victorian geology and Australian standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering.
• 5–7 years of Geotechnical Engineering experience.
• Local experience and understanding of Victorian geology.
• Proficient in geotechnical logging, interpretive reporting and managing site investigations.
• Knowledge of testing soils to Australian Standards.
• Member of Engineers Australia.
• RPEV or CPEng Qualification.
• Knowledge of quality, safety and environmental compliance requirements.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven track record of managing client relationships.
• Proven track record of managing staff.
• Ability to travel to project sites.
• Current Automatic Class C Drivers Licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop staff, including recruitment, training, and performance management.
• Ensure project timelines are met and deliverables are of high quality through appropriate resource allocation.
• Drive business development by tracking opportunities, maintaining industry networks, and supporting client relationships.
• Prepare and manage branch budgets, monitor financial performance, and ensure targets are met.
• Maintain compliance across administration, reporting, and insurance requirements.
• Communicate and coordinate with clients, contractors, and other stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
• Supervise and conduct a wide range of fieldwork.
• Undertake factual and interpretive geotechnical reporting.
• Undertake stability assessments with software including SlopeW and/or Geostudio (or similar).
• Retaining wall and basement retention design.
• Conduct and communicate construction verification on foundations and other earthworks assessments.

Skills

Geotechnical analysis

Staff leadership

Project management

Business development

Communication

Site investigations

Client relationships

Team mentoring

Resource planning

Travel to sites

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering

RPEV or CPEng Qualification

Member of Engineers Australia

Tools

Geostudio

SlopeW

Job description

PTG Consulting is a growing team of engineering professionals Australia-wide. We are experts in geotechnical, traffic, transport, structural, acoustic, environmental, and civil engineering. We’re inspiring engineering through our innovative practices.

Our technical leaders around the country are mentors for our younger engineers and technicians, providing career aspirations and growth internally. We work on large-scale infrastructure, residential and commercial projects for private, government, and corporate clients, where all our people are encouraged to take a hands-on approach to learning and delivering.

A part of Protest People, when you work with PTG Consulting you’ll have access to a broad range of engineering and technical professionals in the engineering and CMT space.

When you join our team, you’ll be part of our bigger picture – shaping communities through inspiration and innovation.

About the Position:

We have an exciting opportunity for a skilled senior geotechnical engineer with 5-7 years of experience to join an expanding and dynamic team in our Tullamarine office as the Team Leader. The ideal candidate will have strong technical knowledge of geotechnical analysis and proven project and people management skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, mentor, and develop staff, including recruitment, training, and performance management
• Ensure project timelines are met and deliverables are of high quality through appropriate resource allocation
• Drive business development by tracking opportunities, maintaining industry networks, and supporting client relationships
• Prepare and manage branch budgets, monitor financial performance, and ensure targets are met
• Maintain compliance across administration, reporting, and insurance requirements
• Communicate and coordinate with clients, contractors, and other stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle
• Supervise and conduct a wide range of fieldwork
• Undertake factual and interpretive geotechnical reporting
• Undertake stability assessments with software including SlopeW and/or Geostudio (or similar)
• Retaining wall and basement retention design
• Conduct and communicate construction verification on foundations and other earthworks assessments

About You:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering
• 5-7 years of experience in Geotechnical Engineering
• Local experience and understanding of Victorian geology
• Proficient in geotechnical logging, interpretive reporting and managing site investigations.
• Excellent knowledge of testing soils to relevant Australian and State or Territory Standards
• Member of Engineers Australia
• RPEV or CPEng Qualification
• Knowledge of quality, safety and environmental compliance requirements and a commitment to keeping safety at the core of everything you do
• Personable with strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Proven track record of managing client relationships
• Proven track record of managing staff
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to travel to project sites as needed
• Current Automatic Class C Drivers License

Why Join Us?

• Be part of something amazing and join us on our growth journey!
• Ongoing learning & development focused on your career ambitions
• Flexible working opportunities
• We foster a culture where our people are encouraged to seek opportunities to grow and achieve their career aspirations