Senior Geotechnical Engineer

10 hours ago

Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia GHD Full time
Overview

GHD is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer or Senior Engineering Geologist to join our Newcastle or Tuggerah team in New South Wales, Australia. The role involves a balance of technical work, project management, leadership and client-facing problem solving, delivering milestone projects from the Hawkesbury River and Orange up to the Queensland border.

Responsibilities
  • Lead an extensive range of geotechnical projects across the Northern NSW region, with opportunity to deliver nationally and internationally.
  • Interpretation and assessment of data to develop and implement practical and commercial solutions.
  • Conduct or direct geotechnical analyses in areas such as slope stability and remediation, footings, foundation treatments, ground retention, and pavement thickness design.
  • Prepare and review proposals and technical reports.
  • Interact with clients through pursuit, tendering and delivery phases of projects, with opportunities to address business development tasks.
  • Provide technical mentoring for junior team members.
What you will bring
  • Relevant qualifications in geotechnical engineering or engineering geology, with post-graduate study advantageous.
  • At least 8 years' experience in geotechnical consulting and infrastructure projects.
  • Strong skills in investigation, interpretation, design, and delivery of geotechnical solutions.
  • Proven ability to lead and mentor teams, prioritise tasks, and manage projects independently.
  • Excellent client collaboration, project management, and analytical skills using standard industry methods.
Apply

Apply now with your CV and a cover letter. Contact: Paul Inglis, 03 8687 8619.

Equal Opportunity

GHD is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all identities. GHD embraces flexible work practices to create a work environment focused on well-being, flexibility and productivity. We respectfully ask that no agency resumes be presented at this stage.

About Us

GHD is a global professional services company that leads through engineering, architecture, and construction expertise. We are an employee-owned company with over 11,000 diverse and skilled individuals, across more than 200 offices spanning five continents. The Power of Commitment is our brand promise. Our vision is to address humanity's most urgent needs: to make water, energy and urbanisation sustainable for generations to come.


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