Senior Geotechnical Engineer

V3 Consulting; South Africa; Vor Ort; ZAR 900.000 - 1.300.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

WSP is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join the Mine Waste team in Midrand, South Africa. You will lead geological and geotechnical projects, manage field investigations, interpret data, and develop sound design recommendations for mining and infrastructure sectors.

You will mentor junior professionals, prepare proposals and reports, and support business development while ensuring compliance with safety standards and client expectations.

Qualifikationen

• A Degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Postgraduate studies in Geotechnical Engineering would be advantageous.
• At least 8 years' post-graduate experience in geotechnical engineering.
• Professional registration with ECSA.
• Consolidated experience in geotechnical investigations, including factual and interpretive reporting.

Aufgaben

• Lead and manage geological and geotechnical projects, including multidisciplinary projects, tailings facility site investigations, infrastructure, and building projects.
• Plan, manage and support geotechnical site investigations and fieldwork activities.
• Interpret geological and geotechnical data, perform analysis, and develop sound conclusions and recommendations.
• Prepare proposals, tenders, technical reports and other project deliverables.
• Characterise ground conditions and engineering materials to support design and project decision-making.
• Develop project methodologies, scopes of work and cost estimates for proposals.
• Manage and conduct field observations and geological and geotechnical reporting for projects.
• Apply sound engineering judgement when adapting methods, approaches and technical solutions where required.
• Work closely with other senior engineers and multidisciplinary teams to support integrated project delivery.
• Provide technical guidance and supervision to technicians and junior professional staff where required.
• Identify safety hazards, report OH&S incidents and carry out work in a safe and responsible manner.
• Complete required inductions and project pre-requisites.
• Conduct all work in line with WSP, client and government conditions, policies, procedures, regulations and standards.
• Support client engagement and business development activities.
• Prepare presentation materials and present technical information to clients and project stakeholders.
• Participate in training, mentoring and knowledge-sharing activities with intermediate and junior geotechnical engineers and engineering geologists.

Kenntnisse

Geotechnical engineering

Project management

Field investigations

Client engagement

Ausbildung

Degree in Civil Engineering

Postgraduate Geotechnical

Jobbeschreibung

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs? At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

A little more about your role
We are looking for a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join our Mine Waste team in Midrand, South Africa. In this role, you will provide specialist geotechnical engineering services across the mining, infrastructure, and property and buildings sectors, with a particular focus on mine waste, tailings facility investigations, geotechnical site investigations, and multidisciplinary project delivery.
You will work as part of a collaborative team, supporting the delivery of geological and geotechnical projects from investigation and analysis through to reporting, recommendations, client engagement, and technical delivery. You will also play an important role in preparing proposals, tenders, reports and technical deliverables, while providing guidance and mentorship to junior and intermediate professionals.
This is an opportunity to apply your geotechnical engineering experience on meaningful and technically challenging projects, while working with experienced professionals across WSP's local and global network.
You will
Lead and manage geological and geotechnical projects, including multidisciplinary projects, tailings facility site investigations, infrastructure, and building projects.
Plan, manage and support geotechnical site investigations and fieldwork activities.
Interpret geological and geotechnical data, perform analysis, and develop sound conclusions and recommendations.
Prepare proposals, tenders, technical reports and other project deliverables.
Characterise ground conditions and engineering materials to support design and project decision-making.
Develop project methodologies, scopes of work and cost estimates for proposals.
Manage and conduct field observations and geological and geotechnical reporting for projects.
Apply sound engineering judgement when adapting methods, approaches and technical solutions where required.
Work closely with other senior engineers and multidisciplinary teams to support integrated project delivery.
Provide technical guidance and supervision to technicians and junior professional staff where required.
Identify safety hazards, report OH&S incidents and carry out work in a safe and responsible manner.
Complete required inductions and project pre-requisites.
Conduct all work in line with WSP, client and government conditions, policies, procedures, regulations and standards.
Support client engagement and business development activities.
Prepare presentation materials and present technical information to clients and project stakeholders.
Participate in training, mentoring and knowledge-sharing activities with intermediate and junior geotechnical engineers and engineering geologists.

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate
A Degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
Postgraduate studies in Geotechnical Engineering would be advantageous.
At least 8 years' post-graduate experience in geotechnical engineering.
Professional registration with ECSA.
Consolidated experience in geotechnical investigations, including factual and interpretive reporting.
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