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Alexander Knight Recruitment

Senior or Intermediate Geotechnical Engineer - Whangarei

  • Posted 1d ago
  • On Site
  • Full Time
Whangarei

Job Description

Senior or Intermediate Geotechnical Engineer, Whangārei, $120k-$160k


This is a fantastic opportunity to work across a diverse portfolio of projects including residential, commercial, and infrastructure developments throughout Northland and the wider North Island.


The Benefits

  • Salary $120k-$160k
  • Paid for all hours worked
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Additional leave provisions
  • Exposure to diverse and technically challenging projects
  • Supportive and collaborative team environment
  • Strong work-life balance culture
  • Opportunity to grow within a multidisciplinary consultancy

The Role


You will play a key role across the full project lifecycle, delivering geotechnical solutions from investigation through to design and construction support.

  • Planning and undertaking detailed site investigations
  • Delivering geotechnical analysis and design for foundations, retaining walls and ground improvement
  • Supporting residential, commercial and infrastructure projects
  • Undertaking construction monitoring and site inspections
  • Preparing technical reports and documentation
  • Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders
  • Mentoring junior engineers where required

About You

  • Relevant engineering qualification (Degree or Diploma)
  • 5–7 years’ NZ geotechnical experience (Northland experience advantageous)
  • Experience across residential, commercial or infrastructure projects
  • Strong technical knowledge in foundations, retaining walls and ground improvement
  • Experience using software such as RocScience, Cliq, CPet-IT or Settle3
  • Working towards CPEng (preferred)
  • Full or restricted NZ driver’s licence
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Desired Hard Skills

  • CPet-IT
  • Geotechnical Analysis
  • RocScience
  • Site Investigations
  • Technical Reporting

Desired Soft Skills

  • Communication
  • Mentoring
  • Stakeholder Management

Benefits & Perks

  • ⏰Flexible Work

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