Remote Lead Geotechnical Engineer | Innovation & Leadership

Placements24; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Performance bonus

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an exceptional Lead Geotechnical Engineer to spearhead its remote geotechnical services division. Manage investigations and design solutions for projects across South Africa and internationally, from your home office.

You will oversee project lifecycles, mentor a remote team, and ensure top-quality technical delivery using advanced digital tools and remote collaboration platforms.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Geotechnical Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (Pr Eng) registration with ECSA.
• 10+ years of progressive geotechnical experience with leadership.
• Experience with geotechnical investigations, lab testing, and interpretation.
• Proficiency in Plaxis and GeoStudio.
• Strong communication and remote leadership.
• Familiarity with SA and international geotechnical codes.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert geotechnical leadership on diverse projects.
• Oversee investigations by field teams with remote monitoring.
• Perform complex analyses: foundations, slope stability, seismic, ground improvement.
• Develop detailed reports and recommendations.
• Manage schedules, budgets, and resources for multiple projects.
• Mentor remote team of geotechnical engineers and technicians.
• Utilize advanced geotechnical software and data visualization.
• Engage with clients to understand requirements and present findings.
• Contribute to business development with proposals.
• Implement remote project management and QA practices.

Skills

Geotechnical leadership

Remote team management

Plaxis 2D/3D

GeoStudio

Report writing

Client liaison

Education

Master's degree in Geotechnical Engineering

PhD in Geotechnical Engineering

Tools

Plaxis 2D/3D

GeoStudio (Slope/W, Seep/W)

Remote collaboration tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an exceptional Lead Geotechnical Engineer to spearhead its remote geotechnical services division. Manage investigations and design solutions for projects across South Africa and internationally, from your home office.

You will oversee project lifecycles, mentor a remote team, and ensure top-quality technical delivery using advanced digital tools and remote collaboration platforms.