Geotechnical Engineer

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

Job summary

Archway Recruitment in Takapuna, North Island, seeks a Senior Geotechnical Engineer with 8+ years of experience to lead geotechnical investigations and provide design solutions across residential, commercial, industrial and infrastructure projects.

You will oversee projects from site investigations through detailed design and construction support, prepare geotechnical reports, and mentor junior engineers while collaborating with clients, contractors and project teams to deliver technically sound

Qualifications

• 8+ years of geotechnical engineering consultancy experience.
• Experience leading site investigations and report preparation.
• Strong background in foundation design, earthworks and slope stability.

Responsibilities

• Oversee geotechnical investigations from site screening to detailed design.
• Provide design solutions and expert advice across diverse projects.
• Prepare geotechnical reports and provide construction support.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers and liaise with clients and contractors.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Client liaison

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering

Job description

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Archway Recruitment – Takapuna, North Island

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.