Senior Geotechnical Engineer

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As the premier design, engineering and environmental consultancy in Aotearoa New Zealand, WSP exists to future-proof our cities and environment. We are proud to have the blueprint of Aotearoa New Zealand in our DNA and our 2,500 expert professionals in 35 offices are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve.

Senior Geotechnical Engineer, Christchurch

The successful candidate will contribute to the success of the business by providing technical leadership to our team. They will lead geotechnical engineering projects for technically demanding and / or major projects. They will help to grow the geotechnical engineering capability of WSP and contribute to the technical capability and development of geotechnical engineering in WSP internationally.

Skills and Experience :

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering
• Preference for post-graduate level qualifications in Geotechnical Engineering
• At least seven years’ relevant civil and geotechnical engineering experience
• Must have experience as project lead in large infrastructure projects across marine, aviation

This is a full time 40 hour per week position. Salary range - $119,000 - $129,000

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WSP NZ has proudly earned its place among the top five employers to work for in Aotearoa New Zealand, as recognised in Randstad's latest employer survey. In addition, WSP has been listed as one of TIME’s 2023 top 100 companies globally for employees.

Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.

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WSP is one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our over 65,000 passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With 2,300 professionals across Aotearoa New Zealand, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.

Perks and benefits : Flexible Working, Unspecified Sick Leave, Public and Active Commute Contribution, Parental Leave, Study Awards, Southern Cross Health Insurance, Professional Fees and Registration Support, Employee Share Purchase Plan

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