Senior Geotechnical Engineer

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Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Our busy Tauranga business has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Geotechnical Engineer . You will provide high‑quality geotechnical engineering consultancy services while contributing technical leadership to strengthen WSP’s geotechnical and engineering geology capability. You’ll work closely with regional and national clients, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and play an active role in project delivery, business development, and client relationships.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver geotechnical investigations, analysis, design, monitoring, and reporting across a range of projects
Manage and contribute to project proposals, design briefs, fee estimates, and offers of service
Lead and support project teams to deliver work on time, on budget, and to a high technical standard
Maintain strong knowledge of relevant legislation, codes, and standards including NZ standards and the NZ Building Code
Build and maintain trusted relationships with key clients, stakeholders, and industry partners
Support business development activities and identify new market opportunities
Champion health, safety, quality, and wellbeing across all project and site activities
Act as a technical mentor and role model within the geotechnical team
About You

You are an experienced geotechnical professional who combines strong technical capability with commercial awareness and confident client engagement. You enjoy working autonomously while contributing positively to team culture and shared success.

You Will Bring

A relevant bachelors engineering degree
CPEng status or progress toward chartership
Tauranga City Council Category 1 or 2 Geotechnical accreditation (or working toward this)
At least 6 years’ consultancy experience in geotechnical engineering or engineering geology
Proven experience in investigations, interpretation, analysis, design, and construction observation
Strong communication skills with the ability to present to clients and stakeholders
A proactive, organised, and solutions‑focused approach, with a client-centric mindset
A current New Zealand driver’s licence
Why Tauranga?

Tauranga blends big‑city opportunity with beach‑town energy – think golden sands, crystal‑clear harbour, surf before work and paddleboards at dusk. A fast‑growing city with vibrant cafés, markets, and a year‑round events scene, Tauranga offers welcoming communities, great schools, and easy weekend escapes to Rotorua, the Coromandel, and Kaimai ranges. If you want impact at work and salt air at play, Tauranga’s got you.

Relocation support is available to assist you in settling into Tauranga if you are moving from outside the region.

Learn more about our WSP Tauranga office here: https://www.wsp.com/en-nz/contact-us/offices/new-zealand/na/tauranga/001674

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.

We are proud to have the blueprint of Aotearoa New Zealand in our DNA and our 2,000+ expert professionals in 24 offices are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve.

Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 75,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.

With us, you can. Apply today.

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