Geotechnical Engineer

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey. Ready for the next step in your engineering career? Join a growing geotechnical team with great project variety, strong technical exposure and genuine career progression. About the company This established geotechnical consultancy has built a strong reputation for delivering practical, high-quality engineering solutions across New Zealand. With a busy project pipeline and continued growth, the team is looking to add an experienced geotechnical engineer who wants to develop their technical skills and take on more responsibility over time. About the role You’ll work across a broad range of geotechnical projects, with plenty of opportunity to apply your design experience and build on your technical capability. Projects span residential, commercial, infrastructure, roading and public sector work and more! This will give you the variety to keep things interesting and the opportunity to work across different ground conditions, challenges and project types. This is a hands-on role where you’ll be involved in geotechnical design, technical reporting and project delivery, while working alongside experienced engineers who are invested in developing the wider team. As the business continues to grow, there’s a clear opportunity to step up, take ownership of projects and progress your career. What’s on offer A genuinely varied project portfolio. Strong career progression within a growing business. Ongoing technical training and professional development. The opportunity to work alongside experienced geotechnical engineers. Increasing responsibility as your capability develops. A collaborative team and a strong technical focus. Join a growing geotechnical team with great project variety, strong technical exposure and genuine career progression. About the company This established geotechnical consultancy has built a strong reputation for delivering practical, high-quality engineering solutions across New Zealand. With a busy project pipeline and continued growth, the team is looking to add an experienced geotechnical engineer who wants to develop their technical skills and take on more responsibility over time. About the role You’ll work across a broad range of geotechnical projects, with plenty of opportunity to apply your design experience and build on your technical capability. Projects span residential, commercial, infrastructure, roading and public sector work and more! This will give you the variety to keep things interesting and the opportunity to work across different ground conditions, challenges and project types. This is a hands-on role where you’ll be involved in geotechnical design, technical reporting and project delivery, while working alongside experienced engineers who are invested in developing the wider team. As the business continues to grow, there’s a clear opportunity to step up, take ownership of projects and progress your career. What’s on offer A genuinely varied project portfolio. Strong career progression within a growing business. Ongoing technical training and professional development. The opportunity to work alongside experienced geotechnical engineers. Increasing responsibility as your capability develops. A collaborative team and a strong technical focus. Key responsibilities Geotechnical investigation, assessment and design. Preparing technical reports and design documentation. Providing practical geotechnical solutions across a range of projects. Working with clients and wider project teams. Supporting projects through design and delivery. Building strong technical and project management capability. What you will need A Washington Accord-accredited engineering degree. 3+ years’ strong NZ geotechnical design experience. Strong written and verbal communication skills. The ability to work confidently with clients and project teams. A genuine interest in developing technically and progressing your career. #J-18808-Ljbffr