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Lead Geotechnical Engineer

Aurecon


Job Location:

Wellington - New Zealand

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 16 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 13 September 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

At Aurecon we are optimistic about the future. We are thinkers solvers and collaborators who work with our clients to deliver the infrastructure and assets that strengthen communities and create a sustainable future.

Whatyoulldo

As a Senior Geotechnical Engineer in our Ground and Underground Engineering team based inTeWhanganui-a-Tara Wellingtonyoullbe a vital part of a team changing the way we design and deliver major works to be carbon neutral and sustainable.Weembracechallenges welcomes diverse ideas and engineer solutions with people and outcomes in mind.

  • Manage work programs to ensure they are delivered to client expectationstimeframes and specifications

  • Deliver multiple concurrent projects across their entire life cycle including scope management contract administrationfinancial management project scheduling and risk management

  • Undertake site investigations for a wide variety of large-scale infrastructure projects

  • Deliver geotechnical tasks including site investigation analysis design reporting and construction supervision across projects of varying size and complexity

  • Collaborate with a supportive multidisciplinary team to achieve client goals across commercial industrial land development transportation and municipal infrastructure projects

Whatyoullbring

  • Bachelor of Engineering in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering with 8 years of experience in a similar consulting environment

  • Strong local experience in geotechnical analysis and design including settlement foundations slope stability and retaining wall design

  • Proven experience inplanning and deliveringsite investigations ground modelling and geotechnical risksassessment.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with confidence engaging clients on technical and commercial matters.A collaborative mindset and a commitment to mentoring and developing junior team members in a multidisciplinary environment

  • A track recordof delivering technically robust practical solutions on complex infrastructure projects.

  • Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) status or a commitment to achieving chartership.

How we support your growth

We believe your career should be a rewarding adventure.You will tackle some of the worlds most complex infrastructure challenges in an environment that supports your ambitions where we hold ourselves and each other to the highest standards.Recognised by the AFR as a Best Place to Work in 2026we embrace diverse perspectives giving you the opportunity to make a real impact.

Who we are

We are an engineering consultancy with more than 6000 people across AustraliaAotearoaNew Zealandand Asia. We believe the world needs people who can engineer possibilities; people who can create infrastructure that makes life better for people and the planet. That is why we are here to bring ideas to lifethe Aurecon way.

Readyfor your next adventure

If this sounds like your next stepwedlove to hear from you.We value diverse experiences and welcome applications for part-time or flexible working arrangements.For recruitment adjustments contact.

Our hiring decisions are made by people not AI.Weremost interested in your individual thinking and experiencesso please ensure your application reflects your authentic perspective.

TewhakahāingāwhakaaroBreathing life into our ideas thoughts views

Kiamāia kia kaha mahitahiBe bold be strong work as one


Required Experience:

IC


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Aurecon is an engineering, design and advisory company, but not as you know it. We’ve reimagined engineering. Our clients’ ideas and aspirations drive all that we do. We work alongside them like no other firm to co-create clever, innovative solutions to some of the world’s most compl ... View more

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