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Senior Geotechnical EngineerKirk Roberts Consulting Engineers Ltd • Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Kirk Roberts Consulting Engineers Ltd • Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
18 days ago
Job description

About the role

As a Senior Geotechnical Engineer, you’ll play a pivotal role in leading and delivering geotechnical investigations, design, and reporting for a range of residential and commercial development projects. You’ll provide technical oversight and mentorship within the team, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, practical, and cost-effective solutions for our clients.

While our Team Leader focuses on client relationships and business development, your strengths will lie in technical excellence, project delivery, and supporting the development of our engineers.

Key responsibilities include :

  • Leading geotechnical project delivery from investigation through to completion
  • Providing technical input and review on a variety of projects
  • Supporting and mentoring junior engineers within the team
  • Coordinating effectively with clients, consultants, and contractors
  • Upholding high standards of technical quality, safety, and delivery

We offer

A great team environment, competitive remuneration, flexible working options, and opportunities for professional growth and development. By joining our team, you will be part of a culture that values innovation, excellence, and work-life balance.

About you

You are a technically strong engineer who takes pride in delivering high-quality outcomes and supporting others to do the same. You enjoy working collaboratively in a team environment and are motivated by opportunities to continue developing your career.

  • BEng Civil or equivalent specialising in Geotechnical
  • Minimum of 10 years+ experience, with a minimum of 5 years within New Zealand
  • CPEng preferred
  • Strong technical and analytical skills, with sound judgement in practical application
  • Proven experience in shallow and deep foundations, slope stability, retaining structures, and ground improvement
  • Strong leadership, whilst being a role model for promoting high work standards to deliver client projects on time and within budget
  • Excellent communication and coordination abilities
  • Thrive on challenges and motivated to provide innovative solutions for our clients
  • Enjoy working in a team environment and communicating with a wide range of people
  • About us

    Kirk Roberts Consulting is a multi-disciplinary consultancy providing Structural, Geotechnical, Fire, Civil and Environmental Engineering Services, plus Architecture and Engineering Software to a range of clients across New Zealand, from our offices in Christchurch, Queenstown, Auckland, Hamilton, and Tauranga.

    At Kirk Roberts the heart of our business is innovation and finding a better way is why we exist. Our company was founded to challenge the norm and push boundaries, so we can bring our clients advanced engineering, project management and software solutions that drive efficiencies.

    To apply

    Please send us your latest CV and covering letter, and you are welcome to include any other documents you feel relevant to your application. Please note, that all applicants must be domiciled in New Zealand and be eligible for permanent employment in NZ, with either a NZ Passport, residency, or current work visa.

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