Senior Geotechnical Engineer - Coastal Development Projects

Placements24; Mossel Bay; In loco; ZAR 900.000 - 1.500.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Competitive pay

Coastal projects exposure

Career growth opportunities

Descrizione del lavoro

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join the Mossel Bay team. You will oversee coastal geotechnical investigations, interpret data, and lead a team of professionals on complex shorefront projects.

The role requires a strong background in soil and rock mechanics, foundation design, and coastal engineering, with leadership and client-facing responsibilities in a dynamic Marine setting.

Competenze

• Master's degree in Geotechnical Engineering or closely related field.

Mansioni

• Lead and manage geotechnical investigations for coastal development projects, including site reconnaissance, borehole drilling, in-situ testing, and laboratory analysis.

Conoscenze

Geotechnical engineering

Project management

Soil mechanics

Rock mechanics

Foundation design

Formazione

Master's degree in Geotechnical Engineering

Strumenti

PLAXIS

GeoStudio

Rocscience

Descrizione del lavoro

About the Role Our client is a leading multidisciplinary engineering consultancy renowned for its expertise in geotechnical investigations and foundation design, particularly for complex projects in challenging environments. We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join our team and lead critical projects along the coast in the Mossel Bay, Western Cape area. This role demands a deep understanding of soil mechanics, rock mechanics, and foundation engineering principles, applied to coastal development projects such as ports, marine structures, and coastal infrastructure. You will be responsible for managing geotechnical investigations, interpreting complex data, providing sound engineering recommendations, and leading a team of geotechnical professionals. The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical background, excellent project management skills, and a commitment to delivering innovative and practical solutions in a dynamic coastal setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage geotechnical investigations for various coastal development projects, including site reconnaissance, borehole drilling, in-situ testing, and laboratory analysis.
• Interpret geotechnical data and conduct advanced engineering analyses for foundation design (shallow and deep foundations), slope stability, ground improvement, and seismic assessments.
• Prepare comprehensive geotechnical investigation reports and foundation design recommendations.
• Provide expert technical advice and support to clients, project managers, and design teams.
• Oversee the work of junior engineers and technicians, ensuring quality and adherence to standards.
• Liaise with clients, contractors, and regulatory bodies to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Develop and implement risk management strategies for geotechnical aspects of projects.
• Stay updated with the latest advancements in geotechnical engineering principles and technologies, particularly in coastal environments.
• Contribute to business development efforts, including proposal preparation and client relationship management.

Requirements

• A Master's degree in Geotechnical Engineering or a closely related field.
• A minimum of 10 years of relevant professional experience in geotechnical engineering, with a significant focus on coastal or marine projects.
• Proven experience in managing large-scale geotechnical investigations and design projects.
• Expert knowledge of soil mechanics, rock mechanics, foundation engineering, and slope stability analysis.
• Proficiency in geotechnical software (e.g., PLAXIS, GeoStudio, Rocscience suite).
• Excellent report writing, communication, and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage project teams and work effectively under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Professional Engineer (Pr.Eng.) registration with ECSA is essential.
• Experience with coastal processes, sediment transport, and marine geotechnical challenges is highly desirable.

Benefits

• Our client offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including a strong base salary, performance incentives, and comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund contributions.
• This role presents a unique opportunity to work on significant and challenging coastal development projects in the picturesque Mossel Bay, Western Cape , with excellent prospects for career advancement and professional growth.
• You will join a highly respected firm known for its technical excellence and commitment to innovation.