Senior Geotechnical Engineer

2 weeks ago


Tuggerah New South Wales, Australia GHD Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

Job Description
At GHD, we don't just believe in the power of commitment, we live and breathe it every day

That's why we pledge to support and empower our people to make a positive impact when working hand in hand with our business to drive change. We'll empower you with the right technology and training as you bring ideas and projects to life.

Together with your colleagues, clients and partners, you can make an impact that is felt by all. See where your commitment could take you.

Who are we looking for?
We are seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer or Senior Engineering Geologist to join our team in Newcastle or Tuggerah.

While working alongside our industry leaders, you'll have 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.

Working with an energetic and high performing team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in:

  • Leading 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.
  • Conducting or directing geotechnical analyses in areas such as slope stability and remediation, footings, foundation treatments, ground retention, and pavement thickness design.
  • Preparing and reviewing proposals and technical reports.
  • Interacting with clients through pursuit, tendering and delivery phases of projects, along with opportunities to address business development tasks
  • Providing technical mentoring for junior team members to build and develop their skills

What you will bring to the team:

  • 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 now with your CV and a cover letter.
Contact:

Paul Inglis

GHD is an equal opportunity employer, and we want everyone to be able to fully participate in our recruitment process. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all identities.

GHD embraces a range of flexible work practices to create a work environment focused on well-being, flexibility and productivity where our people can thrive.

We respectfully ask that no agency resumes be presented at this stage.

About Us
Come together and make a meaningful impact.
We bring our people together to create something bigger and solve some of the world's most complex problems. Come and experience the power of commitment and see strategy and ideas come to life when you join GHD.

Let's drive real change.
Our Pledge to You
At GHD, we don't just believe in the power of commitment, we live and breathe it every day.

That's why we pledge to empower our people to make a positive impact. Combining our deep technical expertise with the capabilities of our clients and partners, we respond to some of the most complex challenges facing our planet today.

See where your commitment could take you.

That's the
#PowerOfCommitment
Who We Are
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. It's what makes us different. We are bound to our stated vision and determination to address humanity's most urgent needs: to make water, energy and urbanisation sustainable for generations to come.


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