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Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Senior Geotechnical Engineer

GHDPERTH, WESTERN AUSTRALIA, Australia
12 days ago
Job description

At GHD, we don’t just believe in the power of commitment, we live and breathe it every day.

That’s why we pledge to support and empower all our people to make a positive impact when working hand in hand with our business to drive change. We'll help you accelerate your career and empower you with the right technology and training as you bring ideas and projects to life.

Together with your colleagues, clients and partners, you'll make an impact that is felt by all. See where your commitment could take you.

GHD has provided geotechnical services to our clients in Australia for over 65 years. Today, we draw on the power of more than 350 geotechnical engineers, engineering geologists, pavement engineers, hydrogeologists, geophysicists and laboratory technicians.

With the extensive experience available within our Western Australian based team, the Group provides an extensive range of geotechnical investigation, design, consulting and construction support services. Depending on project requirements, these services may be integrated with other engineering and design teams provided by GHD and / or project partners or provided directly as specialist geotechnical services to our clients.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join our established team of Geotechnical specialists in our Perth office. This role will provide a balance of technical work, project management, leadership and client-facing problem solving. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work across a broad portfolio of projects within a diverse and especially passionate national geotechnical team. You will deliver projects, as well as crafting and reviewing geotechnical work to provide our client's projects benefits for their communities.

Working with an energetic and successful team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in the following :

  • Working with a wide range of experienced geotechnical engineers, engineering geologists, pavement engineers, geophysicists, hydrogeologists and geo-technicians at a national and international level.
  • Contributing to the delivery of projects, including identification and management of risks, and ensuring work outputs are of a high technical standard.
  • Undertaking geotechnical analyses in areas such as deep excavations, slope stability, foundations, retaining walls, pavement designs etc.
  • Undertaking interpretation and analysis of data to develop and implement practical and commercial solutions.
  • Interacting with client through pursuit, tendering and delivery phases of projects, along with opportunities to address business development tasks in our relationship-oriented business.
  • Providing technical mentoring for junior team members to build and develop their skills to ensure the continuing success of the team.

What you will bring to the team :

  • Degree level qualifications in the field of geotechnical / geological / civil engineering. Post graduate qualifications in geotechnical engineering and / or engineering geology will be beneficial.
  • A minimum of 8 years relevant engineering / industry experience in geotechnical consulting, including fieldwork data gathering and site investigation reporting.
  • An aim to provide strong technical leadership, mentoring and advice to others. The ability to prioritise, co-ordinate and lead teams carrying out both field investigation and analytical design work.
  • Ability to carry out geotechnical analysis of slopes, shallow foundations, piled foundations, deep excavations and retaining structures using industry standard software or methods (AS1726-2017) experience with, or willingness to learn numerical modelling software, particularly Plaxis (2D & 3D) and Abaqus)
  • Focus on client service, good people relationships and networking skills.
  • A strong personal dedication to Health and Safety in geotechnical projects and alignment to HSE procedures.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Project management skills appropriate for large or sophisticated projects, excellent judgement and decisiveness; with a bias for action.
  • Willingness to travel and work on remote sites, with a current manual WA driver’s license (or equivalent).
  • Interested? Apply now.

    Contact Antonia Tomassone

    Ph +61 6222 8631

    GHD is an equal opportunity employer, and we want everyone to be able to fully participate in our recruitment process. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all identities.

    GHD embraces hybrid work arrangements to create a work environment focused on well-being, flexibility and productivity where our people can thrive. This supports the diverse needs of our workforce while balancing the benefits of remote working with the value of face-to-face collaboration in the office.

    We respectfully ask that no agency resumes be presented at this stage.

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