Senior Geotechnical Leadership Role

3 weeks ago


Perth, Western Australia Greencap Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join our Perth office. This is an exciting opportunity for a professional with a strong background in geotechnical engineering to contribute to the growth and success of our team.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide technical advice on complex geotechnical issues to clients and internal staff, ensuring the delivery of best practice consulting services.
  • Utilize advanced techniques, modifications, and extensions of theories and practices to synthesize and analyze data for decision-making and recommendations.
  • Develop a reputation as a Technical Leader/Lead Consultant, participating in industry groups to maintain a high industry profile.
  • Manage, analyze, and carry out geotechnical reporting for projects.
  • Provide safety leadership in identifying and alleviating or eliminating high-priority safety hazards.
  • Participate in training activities, mentor, and transfer knowledge to other geotechnical engineers.
  • Manage existing and new client relationships and undertake proactive business development activities.
  • Stay up-to-date with advancing technologies, methods, and research and development.
  • Supervise, coordinate, and review/evaluate activities carried out by less experienced engineers.
  • Prepare tenders, proposals, and reports for clients.
  • Guide, participate, and support stakeholder engagement activities.
About You
  • Typically 5 to 12 years' experience in geotechnical engineering.
  • A successful track record in undertaking and managing field investigations for small to large-sized geotechnical projects.
  • Experience in promoting innovation in the field of geotechnical engineering to create value for clients and projects.
  • Demonstrated experience in the preparation and review of written technical reports and client communications.
  • Demonstrated experience in geotechnical design, including rock, soil, and structure interaction.
  • A civil engineering or engineering geology degree.
  • Postgraduate qualifications in a geotechnical-related field are considered favorably.
  • A strong work ethic and ability to work autonomously and in a team environment.
  • Ability to take responsibility for geotechnical design delivery in a multidisciplinary environment.
About WSP

WSP is one of the world's leading engineering professional services consulting firms, bringing together talented people across Australia. We are technical experts who design and provide strategic advice on sustainable solutions and engineer Future Ready projects that will help societies grow for lifetimes to come.

Our vibrant workplace culture is an important part of what makes this a great place to work. It is supported by our Guiding Principles:

  • We value our people and our reputation.
  • We are locally dedicated with international scale.
  • We are future-focused and challenge the status quo.
  • We foster collaboration in everything we do.
  • We have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable.

WSP prioritizes the health and wellbeing of our people by offering flexible working, 12 months parental leave, opportunities for global mobility, purchased additional leave, and competitive remuneration among many more benefits designed to help you shine.



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