Location: Auckland
Work Type: Full Time
Salary: $120,000 to $140,000
Brief:
Join a forward-thinking geotechnical consultancy known for its collaborative, no-ego culture and technically strong team. With offices across New Zealand and Australia, this business is built on genuine relationships, pragmatic engineering, and a passion for delivering smart ground-engineering solutions.
Their Auckland team is well-established, supported by senior principals and a growing regional presence, and they’re now looking for a
Project Geotechnical Engineer to play a key role across residential, industrial, and energy-related developments.
What’s in it for you:
This is an opportunity to join a tight-knit, high-performing team that values learning, balance, and autonomy. You’ll be exposed to a diverse mix of projects — from large-scale land development and infrastructure works to renewable energy and geotechnical design assignments.
You’ll enjoy:
- Structured career development and mentorship from respected technical leaders
- A minimum of 50 hours of paid CPD annually, plus Engineers NZ membership covered
- Flexible working hours and genuine work–life balance
- A friendly, social culture with regular events and team get-togethers
- An extra day of leave on your birthday and both summer and winter celebrations
Non-Negotiables- A tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering, Geology, or Earth Science
- 3–6 years’ experience in a geotechnical consultancy environment
- Sound skills in analysis, design, and geotechnical site investigation
- Strong written and verbal communication abilities
- Full NZ driver’s licence and willingness to travel for projects
Desirables- Project exposure within the Auckland or Northland regions
- Familiarity with residential, industrial, or energy-sector geotechnical projects
- Experience mentoring junior engineers or coordinating site activities
For further information, please contact Daniel Willcox for a confidential discussion to understand more about this business and the opportunities within it.
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