Senior Geotechnical Engineer

An exciting opportunity to join a leading and one of the largest geotechnical teams undertaking large and technically demanding projects throughout WA. We are looking for an engineer who can rise to technical design challenges wants to help drive a close nit, collaborative, friendly team forward in technically demanding areas within geotechnics and pavements. This is a chance to work closely within an existing team as well as develop your own technical design group using existing WML geotechnical staff.  Go after the projects you want to work on as well as working with existing clients on a wide range of technically demanding projects.

Our Geotechnical Engineers work on a range of civil and geotechnical projects and will benefit from WML's commitment to provide an exciting and challenging experiences across our engineering disciplines. The company is currently engaged in a range of Civil, commercial, infrastructure and mining projects in Western Australia, from which WML is able to offer a variety of project experiences and interest to our engineering staff. WML Consultants has a diverse and stable client base and can offer excellent career advancement opportunities.

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual who possess a strong work ethic, can work in a team environment but also autonomously and assist leading a team of junior and mid-level engineers.

WML is a employee owned Engineering design consultancy and as such the profits generated go back to the staff in the form of bonuses. Other benefits include paid overtime, flexible hours and a fantastic culture with a focus on work-life balance.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with managing and mentoring the Perth office geotechnical section resources.
• Establish and leads project teams.
• Advance the geotechnical team with regards to technical capability in areas of their preference.
• Undertake complex and challenging geotechnical design and reporting.
• Mentor WML geotechnical staff.
• Direct geotechnical staff and review their work for compliance.

Key Deliveries:

Supervision and Management

• Prepare job proposals, including identification of resources to meet agreed programmes budgets and performance levels, for review and signing by the Job Manager.
• Execute projects utilising the WML Consultants Integrated Management System (IMS), and in special cases an IMS specified by the Client.
• Form part of project teams.

Design

• Design and Undertake field investigations.
• Prepare engineering designs for various engineering projects in accordance with the relevant Australian and Western Australian standards and codes of practice.
• Prepare engineering reports.
• Consult approving authorities and agencies and complies with mandatory requirements.
• Carry out design checks on own work and the work of others.
• Undertake ongoing training and development to expand skills and knowledge.
• Undertake to research and include innovation in design solutions where appropriate.

Project Management

• Manage the scoping, project development, design, delivery, and review of assigned projects
• Direct drafting staff and review their work for compliance.
• Contribute to the development, maintenance and improvement of project management processes and systems within the Company.

Contract Management

• Prepare contract documentation and manages the contract tendering process.
• Manage contracts and contractors to ensure that contracts are completed to approved scope, budget, time and quality.
• Review and report on the performance of both contracts and contractors.
• Undertake contract management duties as appointed.
• Contribute to the development, maintenance and improvement of contract management processes and systems within the Company.

Selection Criteria:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Geology or Engineering Geology.
• 8+ years of relevant professional experience in the field of engineering geology associated with infrastructure projects.
• Post Grad, Masters or PhD in a relevant Geotechnical field (Highly Desirable).
• Chartered Status or be working towards.
• Excellent soil mechanics knowledge essential.
• Experience in Investigation and design for Bridges, dams, pipelines, buildings, ports and infrastructure.
• Good communication skills.
• Strong analysis and reporting skills.
• Current manual driver's license.
• Australian citizen or permanent resident.

ABOUT WML

WML Consultants is an engineering consultancy located in Western Australia with offices in Bunbury, Kalgoorlie and Perth, specialising in Civil, Structural, Geotechnical and Pavements Engineering. We pride ourselves on delivering high quality outcomes that are customer focused through drawing on our local knowledge and expertise.

Geotechnical Engineering

Success above ground requires knowing what lies beneath. Our highly skilled and experienced geotechnical team based in Bunbury, Kalgoorlie and Perth. We provide a wide range of geotechnical services to all sectors within the construction industry. Our focus is to explore the potential opportunities and eliminate geotechnical risk through precise investigation and analysis to ensure that our clients projects are delivered as safe and cost effective as possible. Our consultancy services include, but not limited to, ground modelling and geotechnical analysis, geotechnical and remediation design, slope stability analysis, consolidation studies, earthwork design and construction support, geotechnical site investigation, temporary works design, verification and peer review and much more.

Structural Engineering

Our structures team offers extensive experience designing with steel, reinforced concrete, timber and other less common materials. They specialise in providing customised building solutions that deliver value for money. For structures already in place, the team can devise asset integrity management plans to prioritise upgrades, repairs and replacement.

Our clients rely on our structural expertise to provide them with practical solutions. Whether your project is commercial, industrial, or residential, our structural team offers experience in the full array of building materials and methodologies available in today's marketplace. We add value by employing a collaborative approach and consider the needs of the entire project to deliver quality outcomes.

Pavements Engineering

Our Pavements Group combines extensive soils knowledge and comprehensive data analysis to provide sound site development solutions across the state, providing investigation and design for all types of pavements and all pavement loadings. Our pavement design services include urban and rural highways, local roads, airstrips, haul roads and industrial pavements. The team also offers materials sourcing as part of our comprehensive pavement and surfacing design capabilities. Their intimate knowledge of material characteristics and behaviour as well as their experience in locating, evaluating and managing material stocks throughout the state ensure cost-effective and durable pavement solutions.

Civil Engineering

The Civil Group's work can be seen throughout regional WA: Large sections of the Forrest, South West and Coalfields Highways have been built and improved based on WML designs and specialist technical advice. Shires from Kalamunda to Esperance, Coolgardie and Augusta-Margaret River rely on our Civil Group's expertise in bulk earthworks, roads and intersections, landfills, drainage and project management.

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LOCATION ADVANTAGES

Perth offers many great lifestyle advantages, whilst being nestled along the Swan River, the Indian ocean and the hills, Perth residents can enjoy suburban, coastal or semi-rural living, with easy commutes to work, many pristine beaches, beautiful parks, nature reserves and wineries. Perth is a family-friendly location with highly rated education facilities, high quality health services and shopping precincts. Although Perth is the very isolated capital city of Western Australia, with a population of only 2.2 million, it provides plentiful opportunities and amenities with a Mediterranean climate and a relaxed lifestyle.

WHY JOIN US?

We believe in providing a positive work environment where we foster a flexible, safe, supportive and collaborative team setting. We have created a culture and team spirit where we encourage members to take ownership of projects, leveraging strengths and challenging ourselves to grow as the business continues to grow. We have family friendly working arrangements offering flexibility and working from home capabilities.

WML has a profit share scheme providing annual bonuses based upon personal KPI's and company performance. As a company, WML believe in rewarding and recognising effort and contributions.

If you believe you have the necessary skills, experience and want to work for a company who put its people first, please apply now.

APPLYING FOR THE ROLE

WML Consultants is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and an inclusive workforce.

Candidates must have permanent residency/ citizen status for Australia.

If this position suits your skills, knowledge and qualifications, please apply today.

To apply please include a cover letter and CV with the subject line specifying which position you are applying for and office branch.