Geotechnical Engineer

Take the lead on geotechnical projects and build a career with genuine long term potential. If you're ready for more ownership, greater influence, and a clear path forward, this senior opportunity could be exactly what you're looking for. Join a respected New Zealand multidisciplinary consultancy where you'll have the autonomy to lead projects, strengthen client relationships, and help grow the geotechnical team. Your expertise will be recognised, supported, and trusted. You’ll work across a diverse mix of projects, including land development, commercial developments, infrastructure, and complex ground engineering challenges. You’ll focus will beinvestigations and foundation design through to retaining structures, slope stability assessments, construction support, and you’ll be involved throughout the entire project lifecycle. Why you'll enjoy this role Flexible hours and working with a 9 day fortnight, giving you more time outside of work Lead projects from start to finish with real autonomy and responsibility A genuine opportunity to progress towards shareholding as your career develops Ongoing investment in your professional development through training, memberships, and chartership support Work alongside an experienced multidisciplinary team who are there to support your success and back you A broad project portfolio that keeps your work interesting and technically rewarding What you'll be doing Deliver high quality technical outcomes across multiple geotechnical projects Work directly with clients to scope projects, provide technical advice, and prepare fee proposals Guide and mentor junior engineers Review technical work and maintain quality standards Play an active role in expanding the geotechnical team across the business About you Around 6+ years of New Zealand geotechnical consulting experience CPEng, or actively pursuing Experience managing projects, clients, and technical delivery Strong technical capability across geotechnical investigations, analysis, design, and industry standard software A practical, solutions focused approach with excellent communication skills The motivation to take ownership and help grow the geotechnical team This is an opportunity to join a business where you'll have real influence, work on meaningful projects, and build a long term future. You’ll need New Zealand residency or a valid New Zealand work visa to be considered. #J-18808-Ljbffr