Remote Senior Geotechnical Lead & Project Manager

Placements24

LegKraal Gate

Hybrid

ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary
Remote work compensation
Leadership opportunities
Access to geotechnical software
Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Geotechnical Engineer for a fully remote role focused on project management and high‑level technical consultation across multiple locations, including near Mahikeng. You will lead investigations, assess data, and advise on foundation design from anywhere with strong communication to remote and on-site teams.

You should hold a Master’s degree or PhD in Geotechnical Engineering with 12+ years of progressive experience in consulting, and you may hold a Pr.Eng

Qualifications

  • Master's degree or PhD in Geotechnical Engineering.
  • 12+ years of progressive geotechnical experience in consulting and project management.
  • Experience leading large-scale geotechnical projects.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage geotechnical investigation programs, including planning, execution, and reporting.
  • Provide expert direction on foundation design, slope stability, and earth retention systems.
  • Oversee complex geotechnical analyses and modeling with specialized software.
  • Manage project timelines, budgets, and client relationships remotely.
  • Mentor and guide junior geotechnical engineers and support staff.
  • Ensure compliance with international and local geotechnical standards and best practices.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering
Project management
Leadership
Remote communication
Mentoring

Education

Master's degree in Geotechnical Engineering
PhD in Geotechnical Engineering

Tools

Geotechnical software

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Senior Geotechnical Engineer for a fully remote role focused on project management and high‑level technical consultation across multiple locations, including near Mahikeng. You will lead investigations, assess data, and advise on foundation design from anywhere with strong communication to remote and on-site teams.

You should hold a Master’s degree or PhD in Geotechnical Engineering with 12+ years of progressive experience in consulting, and you may hold a Pr.Eng

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