Principal Geotechnical Engineer

2 months ago

Christchurch, New Zealand Mott MacDonald Full time

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 Christchurch 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.

**Your Responsibilities**:
**About You**:
- 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.-
**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**
- 66141BR

**Recruiter Contact**
- Louis Knight-Adams

**Country**
- New Zealand

**Region/State**
- Christchurch

**Discipline**
- Consultancy, Geotechnical and tunnelling

**Sector**
- Transport

**Website Region**
- Australasia

**Website Sector**
- Transportation

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