Geotechnical Engineer: Lead Projects & Client Impact (NZ)

Babbage Consultants; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Babbage Consultants in Christchurch, NZ, is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer to take increasing ownership of projects and build strong client relationships within our Christchurch team. You will work alongside our civil, structural and environmental specialists on a mix of office-based and site work.

We value initiative, clear communication and commercial awareness, with opportunities to mentor graduates and grow into greater project leadership. NZ-owned, employee-owned practice.

Qualifications

• Degree in Geotechnical or Civil Engineering (BE or BSc (Eng)).
• About 4+ years of geotechnical consultancy experience, ideally in NZ.
• Strong grounding in geotechnical engineering, geology and site investigations.

Responsibilities

• Take increasing ownership of projects from scoping through investigation, design, reporting and construction support.
• Plan and supervise geotechnical investigations and site work; interpret data and prepare technical reports.
• Manage programme, budget, scope, information requirements and project risks; identify variations early.
• Build trusted client relationships; coordinate with regulators and multidisciplinary teams.
• Support and mentor graduate engineers and contribute to knowledge sharing.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Project management

Client relationships

Report writing

Data interpretation

Communication

Team leadership

Education

Geotechnical or Civil Engineering degree

Tools

Geotechnical software

Job description

Babbage Consultants in Christchurch, NZ, is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer to take increasing ownership of projects and build strong client relationships within our Christchurch team. You will work alongside our civil, structural and environmental specialists on a mix of office-based and site work.

We value initiative, clear communication and commercial awareness, with opportunities to mentor graduates and grow into greater project leadership. NZ-owned, employee-owned practice.