Mott MacDonald Looking for Principal Geotechnical Engineer at Wellington, Wellington Region, New Zealand Full Time

Contract Type

Permanent

Work pattern

Full time

Position Location

Wellington, New Zealand

Job Description

As our business grows so does the need to find key senior staff to lead our teams in the delivery of projects for our clients.

Our Wellington team is seeking an experienced Principal Geotechnical Engineer who wants to take the next step with a growing consultancy, using their skills to help shape the communities in which we live.

Your Opportunity

In your role as a senior member of the broader geotechnical team, you will take on the responsibility of mentoring staff and collaborating with various teams in ANZ, offering support across our diverse sectors including Transport, Built Environment, Water, Energy and Advisory. With exceptional communication and presentation abilities, you will actively participate in client meetings and take charge of managing the client interface for significant projects.

Moreover, you will play a crucial part in assisting the ANZ Geotechnical Practice Leader by identifying and securing geotechnical opportunities, both within the organisation and externally. Your contribution will be vital in further developing and enhancing the geotechnical services offered across ANZ.

Candidate Specification

Your Responsibilities

In this varied role, you will develop connections with internal and external clients, fostering effective communication and collaboration throughout projects. You’ll also scope and price geotechnical aspects of projects, identify business development opportunities, and work closely with clients to provide valuable insights and guidance during various project stages. Additionally, you’ll advise internal professionals, assist, or lead geotechnical-related projects, apply construction methods knowledge, and ensure quality standards through the preparation and review of reports, design drawings, and specifications. This diverse role offers exciting challenged that contribute to the organisation’s success and growth while expanding your expertise in geotechnical engineering.

About You

We are looking for candidates with a degree in Geotechnical Engineering or Engineering Geology and a proven track record of experience in the Geotechnical discipline. A clean full driving licence is required. Effective technical communication skills are crucial for this role.

Candidates with Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) status will be given preference as it demonstrates their expertise and recognition. Expertise in ground characterisation is essential for understanding geological and geotechnical properties. Experience in seismic assessments and design is high valuable, especially for projects in seismically active regions.

Knowledge of NZ design and construction standards is vital to ensure compliance with regulations. Familiarity with geotechnical software like Rocscience suite/Plaxis is advantageous for data analysis. Proficiency in project management is essential for handling complex projects efficiently.

Having a well-developed sense of engineering risk is crucial for identifying and mitigating hazards. Understanding commercial risk is important for making informed decisions. We encourage innovative thinking to find creative solutions for geotechnical challenges.

Continuous professional skills development is encouraged to stay updated with the latest advancements in the field.

Company Benefits

In return, we offer opportunities for strong career progression by contributing to small and large scale local and international projects.

We offer you all the benefits that come from working in a global consultancy, including a competitive salary, flexible work arrangements, enhanced Kiwi Saver contributions, ongoing professional support, career development and a great opportunity to work on key projects. We are committed to fostering a culture that empowers our people, promotes teamwork, and embraces sustainability. We are an endorsed Work180 Employer who takes our role of contributing to better social outcomes seriously.

If you don’t tick every box in this ad, please don’t rule yourself out. We focus on hiring people who share our values of inclusion, collaboration, adaptability, and integrity. So, if this role resonates with you, please send through your application.

We’re always on the lookout for talented people who share our values to join our team and contribute to our culture, connect with us to find out how.

Job Profile

Mott MacDonald

Mott MacDonald is a dynamic and innovative engineering, management and development consultancy working with high profile clients across New Zealand and Australia. We are a wholly independent, employee-owned, and global company with strong local leadership and autonomy.

We have a supportive and collaborative culture which values equality and diversity, and we take proactive steps to create an inclusive workplace.

Other Information

Equality, diversity and inclusion

We put equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute.

Agile working

At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team and personal commitments. We embrace agility, flexibility and trust.

Job Ref

65550BR

Recruiter Contact

Louis Knight-Adams

Country

New Zealand

Region/State

Wellington

Discipline

Consultancy, Geotechnical and tunnelling

Sector

Transport

Website Region

Australasia

Website Sector

Transportation