Senior Geotechnical Engineer – Mine Waste & Tailings

V3 Consulting; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Project management

Field investigations

Client engagement

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Postgraduate Geotechnical

Job description

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.