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GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEER – CHRISTCHURCH
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Are you an experienced geotechnical professional looking for a role within a dynamic and fully employee-owned consultancy?
We have an exciting opportunity for a Geotechnical Engineer to join this medium-sized firm’s Christchurch team.
The Christchurch Geotechnical team is part of a wider group of Geotechnical Engineers, with support from the Auckland and Whakatane offices. This role would suit a senior engineer or an experienced intermediate keen to step up a level.
Responsibilities
- Join a team of 6 geotechnical engineers, technicians and admin support based in the Christchurch office
- Oversee the planning, execution, and reporting of geotechnical investigations and assessments.
- Provide technical expertise and guidance on geotechnical engineering projects, including foundation design, slope stability analysis, and earthworks.
- Collaborate with other departments to ensure seamless integration of geotechnical considerations into multidisciplinary projects.
- Conduct site visits and inspections to assess geotechnical conditions and provide recommendations.
- Stay updated with industry trends, standards, and regulations to enhance the team’s technical capabilities.
- Mentor and support junior team members in their professional development.
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Ideal Candidate
Ideally you will already be based and eligible to work in New Zealand, and hold the following qualifications and experience:
- A tertiary qualification in Geotechnical Engineering.
- Minimum of 5 years professional experience in Geotechnical Engineering.
- Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng), or eligibility for and working towards registration in New Zealand.
- New Zealand based experience would be highly advantageous.
- Strong technical knowledge in geotechnical engineering principles, soil mechanics, and foundation design.
- Proficiency in relevant software, such as geotechnical analysis and design programs.
- A proactive and collaborative approach.
Company Overview
Established in the mid-1980s, this respected medium-sized company offers multi-disciplinary expertise providing clients with an innovative, reliable, friendly service and creative solutions to ensure a smooth pathway from conception to completion. The consultancy is resourced in structural, civil, geotechnical, environmental and fire engineering service and has offices in Auckland, Christchurch, and Whakatane (Bay of Plenty). The individual engineering teams integrate with each other across projects in a supportive team working environment. This consultancy has strong existing partnerships with a wide range of clients, working alongside architects, developers, planners, surveyors and building owners.
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With just under fifty employees, the consultancy fosters a supportive and friendly workplace culture and work-life balance, with regular social events, approachable management and a focus on staff wellbeing and career development across the board.
Benefits
Alongside a market leading salary package, depending on experience and registrations, the benefits on offer could include but are not limited to:
- Private use of company vehicle and a parking bay at the office.
- Company ownership/shares options for senior level engineers.
- Annual bonus (discretionary).
- Flexible working arrangements including a 9 day/80 hour fortnight option.
- Gym membership.
- Company laptop and mobile phone.
- Memberships to professional registrations.
- Annual training budget for professional development.
Please contact Mike Davidson on mike@mdrs.net.au for further information and a confidential discussion about this role.
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