Geotechnical Engineer

Archway Recruitment; Auckland; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Archway Recruitment is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer in Auckland to lead geotechnical investigations, provide design solutions, and deliver expert advice across a diverse project range.

You will oversee projects from site investigations through to detailed design and construction support, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate with clients and project teams in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of geotechnical consultancy experience.
• Experience leading geotechnical investigations and providing design solutions.
• Strong client interaction and mentorship of junior engineers.

Responsibilities

• Oversee projects from initial site investigations through detailed design and construction support.
• Prepare geotechnical reports and assessments for foundation design, retaining walls and earthworks.
• Lead slope stability investigations and construction monitoring; mentor junior engineers.

Skills

Geotechnical investigations

Foundation design

Earthworks

Retaining structures

Slope stability assessments

Job description

About The Company

Archway Recruitment are working with a specialist geotechnical consultancy providing practical geotechnical solutions across residential, commercial, industrial, land development and infrastructure projects. Their services include site investigations, foundation design, retaining structures, earthworks, slope stability assessments, seismic assessments and construction monitoring. Working closely with developers, architects, civil engineers, contractors and local authorities, they deliver technically sound and commercially practical outcomes for projects throughout Auckland.

The Job on Offer

Due to continued growth, I am looking to talk with a Senior Geotechnical Engineer who have experience of leading geotechnical investigations, provide design solutions and deliver expert advice across a diverse range of projects. You'll oversee projects from initial site investigations through to detailed design and construction support. The role involves geotechnical reporting, foundation design, retaining wall and earthworks assessments, slope stability investigations and construction monitoring. You'll also work closely with clients, contractors and project teams while helping to mentor and develop junior engineers.

Experience You'll Require

You’ll ideally have 8+ years of geotechnical engineering consultancy experience and a strong background in site investigations, foundation design, earthworks, retaining structures and slope stability assessments. Experience working on land development, commercial, industrial or infrastructure projects will be highly regarded.

What's In It For You?

This is an opportunity to join a growing specialist consultancy where you'll have genuine autonomy, direct client exposure and the ability to influence project outcomes. You'll work across a broad mix of land development, infrastructure and building projects while advancing your career within a highly experienced and collaborative team environment.