Coastal Geotechnical Lead Engineer - Mossel Bay

Placements24; Mossel Bay; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Provident fund

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 invites an experienced Lead Geotechnical Engineer to lead our Mossel Bay operations in the Western Cape. You will direct site investigations, analyses, and design of foundations and slope stability, mentoring a team of geotechnical engineers and technicians.

You will apply soil/rock mechanics, hydrogeology, and coastal engineering knowledge to deliver safe, cost-effective solutions for coastal infrastructure and building projects. On-site presence in Mossel Bay is required.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Geotechnical Engineering or related discipline.
• Pr.Eng registration with ECSA is essential.
• 10+ years of progressive geotechnical engineering experience, coastal/marine focus.
• Experience leading geotechnical project teams and investigations.
• Strong knowledge of soil and rock mechanics, hydrogeology, and foundation engineering.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage geotechnical site investigations (drilling, CPTs, in-situ testing).
• Oversee laboratory testing programs and interpret results.
• Perform advanced geotechnical analyses for foundation design and slope stability.
• Develop innovative geotechnical solutions tailored to project requirements.
• Prepare comprehensive geotechnical reports and design documents.
• Provide technical guidance to junior staff.
• Liaise with clients, PMs, contractors, and authorities.
• Ensure compliance with codes, standards and best practices.
• Review designs and construction methods for geotechnical aspects.
• Contribute to business development and proposal preparation.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Project management

Leadership

Client communication

Plaxis

GeoStudio

Slope/W

Education

Master's degree in Geotechnical Engineering

Pr.Eng registration with ECSA

Tools

Plaxis

GeoStudio

Slope/W

Job description

Placements24 invites an experienced Lead Geotechnical Engineer to lead our Mossel Bay operations in the Western Cape. You will direct site investigations, analyses, and design of foundations and slope stability, mentoring a team of geotechnical engineers and technicians.

You will apply soil/rock mechanics, hydrogeology, and coastal engineering knowledge to deliver safe, cost-effective solutions for coastal infrastructure and building projects. On-site presence in Mossel Bay is required.