Senior Geotechnical Engineer

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

Job summary

Archway Recruitment is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join a Auckland-based team delivering complex geotechnical and foundation projects across New Zealand.

You'll lead geotechnical investigations, foundation design, seismic assessments and ground improvement while coordinating with civil and structural engineers and clients to ensure successful project outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience in geotechnical design and consulting for foundation engineering.
• Proven ability to deliver complex infrastructure projects.
• CPEng status or plan to achieve it.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and manage project delivery on geotechnical assignments.
• Conduct geotechnical investigations, foundation design, seismic assessments and slope stability analyses.
• Lead ground improvement initiatives and earth retention strategies.
• Collaborate with civil and structural engineers and maintain client relationships.

Skills

Geotechnical design

Foundation engineering

Seismic design

Earth retention systems

Ground improvement

Education

CPEng status

Tools

PLAXIS

GeoStudio

SLOPE/W

WALLAP

LPILE

Settle3

OpenGround/gINT

AutoCAD

Job description

About The Company

Archway Recruitment is partnering with a leading multidisciplinary engineering consultancy renowned for delivering solutions across infrastructure, transportation, marine, commercial, industrial and public sector developments.

About The Company

Archway Recruitment is partnering with a leading multidisciplinary engineering consultancy renowned for delivering solutions across infrastructure, transportation, marine, commercial, industrial and public sector developments.

The Job on Offer

An opportunity exists for a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join a highly regarded Auckland-based team delivering complex geotechnical and foundation engineering projects throughout New Zealand.
You'll be involved in major infrastructure developments, bridges, ports, reservoirs, commercial developments and challenging ground engineering projects. The role includes geotechnical investigations, foundation design, seismic assessments, retaining structures, slope stability analysis, ground improvement solutions and construction support.
Working closely with civil and structural engineers, you'll provide technical leadership, manage project delivery and develop strong relationships with clients and project stakeholders. Software commonly used across projects includes PLAXIS, GeoStudio, SLOPE/W, WALLAP, LPILE, Settle3, OpenGround/gINT and AutoCAD.

What We Are Looking For

We are seeking an experienced geotechnical engineer with strong design and consulting experience across foundation engineering, seismic design, earth retention systems and ground improvement solutions.
You'll have a proven ability to deliver complex projects, provide technical guidance to junior engineers and build trusted relationships with clients. Experience working on major infrastructure or multidisciplinary projects is highly desirable, along with CPEng status or the ambition to achieve it.
Most importantly, we're looking for someone who enjoys solving challenging technical problems and contributing innovative solutions that add real value to projects.

What's in it for You?

• Work on some of New Zealand's most technically challenging projects.
• Exposure to major infrastructure, marine, transport and commercial developments.
• Join a collaborative team of highly respected engineers and technical specialists.
• Ongoing professional development, mentoring and clear career progression opportunities.
• Competitive salary package and excellent wellbeing benefits.