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Alexander Knight Recruitment

Geotechnical Engineer

  • Posted 5d ago
  • On Site
  • Full Time
Location

Gisborne

Salary

$90  -  $140 k/yr

Job Description

The Company

Geotechnical and/or Civil Engineer sought to work in an innovative, environmental conscious company in Gisborne.

They deliver civil engineered projects on time and to budget while supporting environmental and community outcomes.

They deliver a range of geotechnical, water reticulation, storm-water, roading and survey projects. This will be a diverse and challenging role. The successful candidate will need to be engaged with the business values of environment, community and innovation.

The Role
The position will comprise of a mix of the following tasks:
Geotechnical and Civil Engineering Design and Reporting:

  • Geotechnical Mapping
  • Foundation Recommendations for Residential, Subdivision and Commercial
  • Developments
  • Liquefaction Analysis and Reporting
  • Slope Stability Analysis and Reporting
  • Drainage Analysis and Reporting
  • Retaining Structure Design
  • Pavement Design


Geotechnical Testing:

  • Planning, Managing and Completing on-site Testing
  • Arranging Laboratory Testing
  • Checking and Analysing Testing Results
  • Managing Geotechnical Equipment


Construction Supervision:

  • Contract Administration
  • Contractor Inspection and Supervision
  • On-site Construction Testing
  • Review of Testing Results
  • Claim Review and Recommendations
  • Reporting to Clients


Project Management:

  • Offer of Service preparation
  • Programme development, maintenance and control
  • Managing and reporting project budgets and resources
  • Producing and updating all project documentation to company/client standards
  • Managing external contractors and that their services meet agreed specifications
  • Communicating with project team, clients and stakeholders


Administrative Roles:

  • Business Development and Participation in Business Strategy
  • Client Management
  • Timekeeping and time management
  • Communication, record keeping and information sharing – which includes distributing meeting minutes and monthly progress reports on all aspects of the project, attending meetings and responding to queries


About You
3 – 10 years experience ideally CPENG on working towards

Being chartered, or on the way to being chartered, is a nice to have for this role, but not essential. Honesty and an excellent work ethic are a must have. The successful applicant will be self-motivated and willing to adapt.

The Benefits
They will provide you with a great working environment, flexible hours and will encourage you to achieve your personal goals.

Hard Skills Required

  • Geotechnical Design
  • Liquefaction Analysis
  • Slope Stability
  • Retaining Structure Design
  • Project Management

Soft Skills Required

  • Communication
  • Adaptability
  • Client Management
  • Team Collaboration
  • Initiative

Job Schedule

  • Shift Work
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