Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Zutari; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 550 000 - 750 000; Full time

Job summary

An established engineering consultancy in Pretoria is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join their Ground Engineering Team. The ideal candidate holds a degree in Civil Engineering and has at least 5 years of experience in geotechnical engineering, particularly within the transport discipline. This role involves technical project delivery, client relationship management, and mentoring of junior staff. The successful candidate will work on a variety of projects across Africa, contributing to impactful engineering solutions.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years postgraduate experience in Geotechnical Engineering within the Transport discipline.
• Solid understanding of soil and rock mechanics.
• Experience in the design of foundations, slope stabilisation, and ground improvement.

Responsibilities

• Partner with a leading team of geotechnical engineers.
• Provide technical delivery and project management.
• Mentor junior Geotechnical and Geology resources.

Skills

Geotechnical analysis and design

Problem solving

Client relationship management

Communication

Report writing

Education

BEng or BSc in Civil Engineering

Registration as a Professional Engineer (Pr.Eng.)

Post-graduate qualification in Geotechnical Engineering

Job description

Overview

Senior Geotechnical Engineer — Zutari: Co-creating an engineered impact. Zutari is a well-established, management-owned engineering firm with more than 90 years of experience. As human-centered engineering consultants and advisors, we are trusted by our clients, business partners, communities, and other stakeholders across Africa. We co-create engineering solutions that have a positive impact and improve people’s lives. Zutari values inclusion and recognises the importance of a diverse, talented workforce, believing that people need other people to succeed.

The Zutari Ground Engineering Team is looking to appoint a Senior Geotechnical Engineer with knowledge and experience in geotechnical analysis and design. Our team offers the opportunity to work across a broad range of projects ranging from Energy, Transport, Water, Built Environment and Resources projects. This role provides a great opportunity for developing a career across a broad spectrum of ground engineering solutions. The successful incumbent will join a strong cohort of Geotechnical and Geology experts working, collaboratively in developing industry leading solutions. This position will provide the successful incumbent with a broad range of project experience both locally and internationally. This role provides great opportunity to further develop a professional career with a multi-disciplinary international engineering consultancy.

Role Responsibilities

• Partner with an established, leading team of geotechnical engineers and Engineering Geologists.
• Provide a mix of technical delivery, project management, but with significant focus on problem solving, analysis and design.
• Liaise with other design disciplines to develop and maintain design coordination.
• Responsible for winning work for the broader geotechnical team, as well as building and maintaining strong client relationships.
• Periodic travel to projects in South Africa, Rest of Africa and the Middle East will be necessary.
• Ability to apply new knowledge, deliver and devise new approaches in industry in solving complex ground problems.
• Ensure timely delivery of Geotechnical deliverables of projects, within scope and budget.
• Establish a clear understanding of the project goals and stakeholder expectations, specifically, managing client expectations and ensuring that delivery meets expectations.
• Be a team player that is willing to collaborate across multiple disciplines and international geographies.
• Resolve project level issues independently.
• Mentor junior Geotechnical and Geology resources.
• Support business development activities.
• Motivate the project team towards the determined objectives, by generating enthusiasm for the project, and by maintaining a continued personal interest in achieving set targets.

Minimum Requirements

• BEng or BSc degree in Civil Engineering.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer (Pr.Eng. or equivalent).
• A post-graduate qualification in Geotechnical Engineering will be highly beneficial.
• A minimum of 5 years postgraduate experience in Geotechnical Engineering within the Transport discipline.
• Solid understanding of soil and rock mechanics is essential.
• Solid experience in the design of foundations for buildings and structures, slope stabilisation and ground improvement, earthworks and retention structures.
• Experience in foundation and pile design, settlement, earth pressure, slope stability, and bearing capacity would be highly beneficial.
• Skills and experience in geotechnical analysis and design.
• Solid knowledge of design standards.
• Skills in geotechnical analysis including the application of the latest analysis methods and software.
• Communication and report writing skills are required, along with the ability to work with clients to develop new and existing business opportunities.

We believe that a diverse workforce is key to our business success. We seek the best people for our jobs based on their skills, qualifications, and experience. We embrace the principle of equal opportunity in employment, and we work towards eliminating all forms of unlawful discrimination in our employment practices. In support of diversity and the equal opportunity principle, preference will be given to individuals from designated groups within South Africa.