Expression of Interest - Geotechnical Field Investigations Manager

Worley; Pluit; On-site; IDR 400,000,000 - 700,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Worley invites an experienced Geotechnical Field Investigations Manager to join our Jakarta-based team. You will lead planning, mobilisation and day-to-day delivery of geotechnical field programs, coordinating drilling contractors, field crews and lab services to ensure timely, safe and accurate data collection.

Candidates should have a relevant degree and 12+ years of hands-on field experience, with a track record in managing large campaigns and communicating clearly with engineers and project

Qualifications

• Degree in Geotechnical/Civil Engineering or related field.
• 12+ years of professional geotechnical field experience.
• Experience coordinating field campaigns with drilling contractors.
• Knowledge of soil/rock drilling, borehole logging and sampling.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, mobilisation and day-to-day delivery of geotechnical field programs.
• Coordinate drilling contractors, field teams and lab services.
• Ensure data quality and traceability of field records.
• Monitor safety and field-work compliance with procedures.
• Provide liaison between investigation contractors and project stakeholders.

Skills

Field communication

Professional English

Education

Geotechnical Engineering degree

Civil Engineering degree

Job description

Job Description - Expression of Interest - Geotechnical Field Investigations Manager (JAK00CS)

Expression of Interest - Geotechnical Field Investigations Manager - JAK00CS

Company : Worley

Primary Location

IDN-JKT-Jakarta City

Job

Consultants

Schedule

Full-time

Employment Type : Employee

Job Posting

Oct 19, 2026

About us

Worley is a global company of energy, chemicals and resources experts headquartered in Australia. We partner with our customers to deliver projects and create value across the life of their assets. We specialize in consulting, engineering, procurement and construction across the project lifecycle, with services extending through to operations and decommissioning. Leveraging extensive experience and AI-enabled delivery, we support customers in navigating complexity as they meet today's needs and transition to more sustainable solutions.

What you will do:

• Lead the planning, mobilisation, coordination and day-to-day delivery of the geotechnical field investigation programme.
• Develop practical investigation sequencing, field resourcing and mobilisation plans in coordination with the project geotechnical team and project schedule.
• Coordinate drilling contractors, field teams and other investigation service providers across available work fronts.
• Oversee soil and rock drilling, borehole logging and sampling, test pits, in-situ testing and associated field investigation activities.
• Coordinate laboratory testing priorities and maintain alignment between field observations, samples, test results and engineering data needs.
• Coordinate survey and setting-out requirements for investigation locations and maintain clear traceability of field records and investigation data.
• Monitor investigation quality and work with the field team to ensure records, samples, testing and factual information are suitable for engineering use.
• Provide the main day-to-day coordination point between investigation contractors, the project geotechnical team and relevant project stakeholders.
• Monitor progress, constraints and forecast completion, and adjust field sequencing or resources where practical to support design priorities.
• Identify access, mobilisation, ground-condition, productivity, safety and programme issues early and coordinate practical responses with the appropriate project teams.
• Coordinate working areas, access preparation and reinstatement requirements associated with investigation activities.
• Escalate unexpected ground conditions or material field observations promptly so that the geotechnical design team can consider their design implications.
• Coordinate timely issue of field records, laboratory results, factual reporting and investigation summaries.
• Promote a strong field safety culture and support compliance with applicable project procedures, risk assessments and field-work requirements.

What you will have:

• A degree in Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Engineering Geology, Geology or a related discipline would be well regarded.
• Typically 12 or more years of relevant professional experience, including substantial hands-on involvement in geotechnical field investigations. Candidates with particularly strong and relevant investigation-management experience are still encouraged to express interest.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating significant geotechnical investigation campaigns involving drilling contractors, field personnel and laboratories.
• Good practical knowledge of soil and rock drilling, sampling, borehole logging, test pits, in-situ testing and geotechnical laboratory testing.
• Experience coordinating multiple field work fronts and managing priorities, interfaces and investigation data flow.
• Experience working with subcontractors and coordinating safety, quality, technical and programme requirements.
• Strong field communication, organisation and professional English skills.
• Comfortable working in remote and logistically challenging site environments.

Moving forward together

We want our people to be energized and empowered to drive sustainable impact. So, our focus is on a values-inspired culture that unlocks brilliance through belonging, connection and innovation. We're building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace. Creating a space where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves, and are heard.

And we're not just talking about it; we're doing it. We're reskilling our people, leveraging transferable skills, and supporting the transition of our workforce to become experts in today's low carbon energy infrastructure and technology. Whatever your ambition, there's a path for you here.

And there's no barrier to your potential career success. Join us to broaden your horizons, explore diverse opportunities, and be part of delivering sustainable change.