Senior Geotechnical Engineer
- Location: Australia
- Salary: Market related
Job details
- Location
- Australia
- Salary
- Market related
- Job Type
- Permanent
- Ref
- 243336
- Posted
- about 1 month ago
This role will be responsible for providing technical leadership and project implementation within the Engineering Discipline in the field of Geotechnical Engineering. The role will have a business development component, including client relationship management and leading proposals. This role will also involve mentoring, coaching and developing team members.
What's in it for you?
- Flexible/work from home (WFH) options
- Professional and technical development opportunities
- Professional memberships
- Study assistance
- Wellbeing benefits
- Multi Discipline Firm/ Offices around Australia
Key Responsibilities:
- Providing high-quality geotechnical technical input into a diverse range of projects
- Identifying, building, and maintaining strong relationships with clients to support growth
- Assisting Project Directors, Project Managers and site staff with site evaluations
- Mentoring and supporting the development of the geotechnical team
- Leading the development of new business opportunities
- Producing high quality preliminary and detailed designs
The preferred candidate will have:
- A relevant tertiary qualification, chartership and registration to provide engineering advice in the appropriate state
- 8 years'+ industry experience, including proven experience in a consultancy environment
- Ideally have local knowledge of ground conditions around Melbourne
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