Mid - Senior Geotechnical Engineer/Engineering Geologist - Auckland, NZ

• Driven by innovation and committed to technical excellence?
• Excel at managing geotechnical challenges?
• Ready to take the next step and move from contributing to leading?

This is a great career opportunity to join a team that values technical excellence, innovation, and continuous growth. Attractive salary package and comprehensive company benefits.

About the Role:

Based in Auckland, this role will contribute to a long established, nationally recognised brand for geotechnical excellence. As we expand to meet a growing and diverse project pipeline, we’re embracing cutting-edge technologies to solve complex challenges — from foundation design and ground assessments to resilient infrastructure solutions in a changing climate.


You’ll contribute to technical excellence across a broad portfolio of projects, help set the benchmark for quality and play a key role in mentoring and developing emerging talent. Your ability to building strong client relationships will ensure our clients continue to engage us as their trusted advisors for geotechnical challenges.


Our work spans a variety of sectors - including land development, buildings, civil, renewables, and transport infrastructure - offering you the chance to innovate, collaborate, and grow in a role with real impact.

 

About You:

You’re an experienced geotechnical professional building your technical expertise and dedication to quality. You thrive on delivering smart, practical solutions that make a real difference. 


What You’ll Bring:

• Tertiary qualifications in geotechnical engineering or a related discipline. Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) is highly regarded.
• A strong track record in delivering innovative, safe, and cost-effective geotechnical solutions across land development, buildings, civil, transport, and infrastructure sectors.
• Sound technical knowledge in areas such as slope stability, foundation design, retaining systems, ground improvement, and ground investigations.
• A solid understanding of local ground conditions, geotechnical risks, and relevant regulatory frameworks.
• Proven ability to manage projects and engage with clients and multi-disciplinary teams.
• A genuine passion for mentoring and developing emerging talent.
• A proactive approach to building and nurturing long-term client relationships.
• A collaborative spirit and commitment to sharing knowledge and driving continuous improvement.

We’re here to support your ongoing success — giving you the tools, trust, and opportunity to take the next step in your career – moving from contributing to leading in the geotechnical engineering space.

What You’ll Gain:

• Support and coaching from our Practice Leader and senior technical experts.
• Clear career pathways with opportunities to deepen your technical capability and expand into leadership roles.
• A flexible work environment that supports your personal and professional goals.
• Access to diverse, high-profile projects across multiple sectors.

The Other Perks:

• Work-Life Balance: Flexible work options, study breaks, and the ability to buy extra leave—up to 8 weeks per year!
• Diverse Projects: Work across a wide variety of projects, clients, and sectors.
• Growth Opportunities: Professional development, coaching, and mentorship from our top experts.
• Memberships: Professional memberships to help you stay ahead in your field.
• Recognition: Our reward and recognition program makes sure your hard work doesn’t go unnoticed.
• Ownership: Participate in our employee stock purchase plan.
• Parental Leave: Paid leave for both primary and secondary caregivers.
• Support: Employee assistance program for you and your immediate family.