Geotechnical Engineer / Engineering Geologist

Soil & Rock Consultants; Whangarei; On-site; NZD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Autonomy

Professional development

ISO-certified frameworks

Social team events

Job summary

Soil & Rock Consultants in Whangarei is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer or Engineering Geologist to join our Northland team. You’ll manage your own projects end to end, supported by Senior and Principal Engineers who invest in your technical and professional growth.

You’ll liaise with clients on scope and delivery, plan site investigations, perform geotechnical analyses and prepare clear technical reports while mentoring others as you progress in a collaborative, ISO-certified environment.

Qualifications

• A tertiary qualification in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering, Engineering Geology or related discipline.
• At least 6 years' consultancy experience in geotechnical investigation, analysis, design and reporting.
• Full NZ driver's licence; NZ work rights.
• Experience within the New Zealand construction sector is advantageous.
• Familiar with analysis software (AutoCAD; Slide; QGIS; CPETiT; CLiq and similar).

Responsibilities

• Liaise directly with clients and manage projects from scoping through to delivery.
• Plan and complete site investigations across residential, commercial and infrastructure projects.
• Undertake geotechnical analysis and design.
• Prepare clear, concise and accurate technical reports.
• Mentor and be mentored, with senior support on hand.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Project management

Client liaison

Mentoring

Technical reporting

Education

Tertiary qualification in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Slide

QGIS

CPETiT

CLiq

Job description

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Soil & Rock Consultants – Whangarei, North Island

Soil & Rock is a well-established, mid-sized geotechnical consultancy that has served the New Zealand construction sector for nearly 40 years. Our Northland team works on everything from residential developments through to large-scale infrastructure and commercial developments, and we're looking for a Geotechnical Engineer or Engineering Geologist to join us in Whangarei.

This is a role with real autonomy: you'll manage your own projects end to end, backed by Senior and Principal Engineers who are genuinely invested in supporting your technical and professional development.

Soil & Rock is a well-established, mid-sized geotechnical consultancy that has served the New Zealand construction sector for nearly 40 years. Our Northland team works on everything from residential developments through to large-scale infrastructure and commercial developments, and we're looking for a Geotechnical Engineer or Engineering Geologist to join us in Whangarei.

This is a role with real autonomy: you'll manage your own projects end to end, backed by Senior and Principal Engineers who are genuinely invested in supporting your technical and professional development.

What you'll be doing

• Liaising directly with clients and managing projects from scoping through to delivery
• Planning and completing site investigations across a mix of residential, commercial and infrastructure projects
• Undertaking geotechnical analysis and design
• Preparing clear, concise and accurate technical reports
• Mentoring and being mentored. You'll have senior support on hand, and graduate engineers will look to you as you progress

What you'll bring

Essential:

• A tertiary qualification in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering, Engineering Geology or a related discipline
• At least 6 years' consultancy experience in geotechnical investigation, analysis, design and reporting
• A full NZ driver's licence, as site investigations mean regular travel around Northland
• Current NZ work rights (Work Visa, Residency or Citizenship)

Also valuable:

• Experience within the New Zealand construction sector
• Working knowledge of relevant analysis software (e.g. AutoCAD; Slide; QGIS; CPETiT; CLiq and similar)
• A track record of managing client relationships and working in project teams

What's on offer

• A competitive salary, set with reference to your skills and experience
• Genuine autonomy within a supportive, technically strong team
• Continued professional development, with senior engineers actively backing your progression
• ISO-certified frameworks (Environmental, Health & Safety, and Quality Management) that supports operational excellence
• A social, easy-going team, with regular gatherings and company events

Soil and Rock is a thriving business and this role is available now. We value our people and are committed to a workplace where they can excel, both professionally and personally.