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Our Client:
This is a large Australian owned company employing over 2500 staff. Engaged in work across Australia and around the world with offices in every Australian State and currently operating in 80 countries. Over the last 60 years this company has won international recognition for successive large scale physical infrastructure projects in Australia and around the world.
The Opportunity:
Due to the continued growth of the organisation through successful tendering the need to expand the Geotechnical Group has created an opportunity for a number of highly talented individuals to join the team.
This is not just another job, it is the opportunity to develop a strong career in an organisation which supports and develops it’s staff, be a winner in a winning team.
Although these roles are based in Sydney there will be opportunity to work in other states as and when projects dictate which will give exposure to the greater business and company projects.
What you need:
- Bachelors Degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering
- At least 6 years experience in Geotechnical Design
- Previously worked on civil infrastructure projects, highways, transport etc
- Experienced in soft ground design and advanced numerical modeling techniques
- Some experience of leading small teams on large projects,
- Australian Permanent Resident preferred
Our client is a global leading consultancy who has recently entered the Brisbane market. Due to their strong reputation across the World, they have been awarded work packages on one of Australia’s largest infrastructure projects and urgently seek a Senior Geotechnical Engineer.
Working on-sie alongside the main contractor, this role is to provide design services for temporary works and requires you to have good knowledge in rock mapping and rock bolt design. Previous experience of supervising ground anchor installation is advantageous and excellent client liaison and coordination experience is a must. You will have a strong focus on build-ability and an excellent knowledge of construction principles, and the ability to work to tight deadlines. Previous experience on high-rise buildings, tunnelling or dam infrastructure projects is desired and a proven background in geotechnical modelling using packages such as Plaxis is required.
This role will provide the successful candidate the opportunity to work on one of Australia’s premier projects, and will give you the chance to work with a company with a strong worldwide presence and the opportunity for international travel.
Senior Geotechnical Engineer - Influence the future business direction?
Instead of working on subdivisions and commercial works, day in and day out, you’ll cross major government backed infrastructure and transport projects. You can get your name attached to the major media covered alliances that are carrying over from 2008.
Due to this unusual crazy growth of this consultancy, the Geotechnical Manager needs your help to run projects autonomously with your own capable team. You’ll come in as 2 I.C. What is needed is around 10+ years experience to run the projects.
Even though this is a well recognised consultancy, this is a newly created role and there is flexibility. You would have to make a choice. Either you focus on growing and building your team in project management, or take a geotechnical design focus and grow this arm of the business? Then again a mixture of the two is possible.
Should there be interest in applying for this role, I advise prompt action as the role is sought after and interviews are current.
Based on the fringe of Melbourne’s CBD, this highly regarded consultancy is continuing to win large-scale projects both locally and internationally. With a diverse range of clients, projects range from transport infrastructure, large-scale buildings, dams and tailings and power projects.
Due to the growth of their geotechnical engineering team and resulting promotions, a position as become available for a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join the team at a principal level. The role will focus on technical engineering as well as both project and people management.
Specifically your role will involve:
- Providing geotechnical support and technical direction on a range of projects
- Producing geotechnical models, slope stability analysis and erosion studies
- Management and coordination of geotechnical site investigations
- Liaising with clients and maintaining key relationships
- Tracking and reporting job financial
- Ensuring Quality Assurance processes
- Managing, mentoring, and developing a team
AS the ideal candidate you will have:
- Circa 10 + years experience as a geotechnical engineer
- Experience working on infrastructure, building and/or dam projects
- Excellent communication and time management skills
The ability to coordinate and manage both staff and projects
This is an immediate opportunity to join a stable and highly successful organisation. This position promises you both challenges and rewards. AS the successful applicant, you will have the opportunity to manage and further strengthen an already successful team. Continued career development is a given for the person with the right attitude.
The salary on offer is negotiable and will largely be dependent on your specific experience.
A Massive opportunity awaits a confident Geotechnical professional, to work within our clients major growth office for 2009.
Our clients global presence & ability to win huge contracts has created this exciting Geotechnical engineering position, within their beautifully located Darwin office. The senior geotechnical engineer is needed to support the Northern Territory’s operational unit after winning 2 specific multi million $$ projects.
The ideal candidate will have a healthy compliment of exposure to mining, heavy industry & governement projects within Australia. Additionally you will be comfortable in dealing with all safety & quality aspects of geotechnical field and office based schemes.
Personal requirements for this post include:
- Extensive design proficiency
- Exposure to Hydrocarbons
- A passion for sustainable energy
- Great communication skills
- Confidence within an office environment
This post is ideally suited to an ambitious, experienced engineer with a flair for the Energy & Power sectors.
