Nz Technical Leader

6 months ago


Christchurch, New Zealand Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. Full time

**Your Impact**:
At Jacobs, we push the limits of what is possible to make the world smarter, more connected and more sustainable. In our ground engineering work, that means providing critical support to our clients’ most challenging projects, across multiple markets and all geographic regions. With nearly 850 tunnel, and ground engineers worldwide, we’re one of the largest global providers of such services. Join our dynamic team and tap into a vast network of global peers who are ready to support you.

Here in Aotearoa we are looking for a **NZ Technical Leader** (Senior Principal/Principal Geotechnical Engineer) to join us in Tāmaki Makaurau | Auckland, Pōneke | Wellington or Ōtautahi | Christchurch. As a key member of our Ground Engineering leadership team at Jacobs in New Zealand and wider ANZ region, you will have the opportunity to shape the strategic direction of the group. You will monitor and respond to changes in the industry, have strong client connections, and an ability to navigate complex negotiations and outward-focused discussions.

As a Technical Leader, this role offers a unique opportunity to work across a diverse range of industries including transport, power, buildings, renewables, and environmental projects.

In this role, we are seeking a Technical Leader who can enhance existing and develop proposed client connections. You will mentor colleagues, review designs for Ground Engineering, manage bid processes, win and deliver work, and coach and develop team members to promote knowledge sharing and develop technical excellence in Geotechnical Engineering.

This role will involve:

- Leading with Impact: Have a considerable influence on the strategic direction of our Ground Engineering team.
- Work on Exciting Projects: Tackle a variety of infrastructure projects across the ANZ region.
- Collaborate and Grow: Join a collaborative culture that values knowledge-sharing and receive ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance your skills and knowledge.

With extensive experience in various areas of geotechnical investigation, analysis, and design, and specialisation in areas such as tunnelling, slope risk assessment, dam engineering, earthworks, foundation design, earthquake engineering and seismic design, retention systems, material parameter development, consolidation, and settlement, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on the ground engineering industry in New Zealand and the wider ANZ region with this Technical Leader role. #transportNZ #LI-CK1 #APMETranspor

**Here’s what you’ll need**:

- Qualifications in Civil Engineering or related field
- Post Graduate qualifications in a Civil Engineering or related field (preferred).
- Chartered Engineering Professional in New Zealand.
- Proven experience leading and managing geotechnical investigations, analysis, and design.
- Minimum 15 years’ professional experience with at least five years of industry recognition in Geotechnical Engineering.
- Deep understanding of the latest industry trends and advancements in geotechnical engineering.
- Sound understanding of seismic design and NZ earthquake engineering standards.
- Strong technical writing and reporting skills with a history of producing high-quality deliverables.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to provide technical inputs for project works and tender bids.
- Extensive experience in relevant Geotechnical software including: Rocscience Slide, Geoslope, Wallap, Plaxis 2D and 3D, and Ensoft L - Pile and Group.

**Jacobs. A world where you can.** From our inclusive employee networks to our positive mental health champions - we are committed to driving a culture of caring where you, can be you. With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we have gone beyond traditional ways of working that will help you uncover a flexible working arrangement that delivers the support, means and space to maximise your potential.

We are proud to have been recognised for the 6th consecutive year as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality, as awarded by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (Australia). In New Zealand, as a founding member of The Diversity Agenda, we focus on the contribution every one of us makes to gender equality. In Aotearoa we believe implementing a successful Rautaki Māori (Māori strategy) is hugely important for our people, our business and our communities and it is with great pride that we see a commitment across all levels and areas of our Jacobs employee community. Our Bronze Employer status in the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTI inclusion recognises the progress we are making allowing our Jacobs employees to be confident and comfortable to bring their whole selves to work. No matter what drives you, you will discover how you can cultivate, nurture, and achieve your goals - all at a single global company.

We aim to embed inclusion and diversity in everything we do. We know



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