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Senior Geotechnical EngineerEngineering Geologist

CMW Geosciences


Job Location:

Hamilton - New Zealand

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 11 August 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 8 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

About Us

Since starting in 2012 CMW Geosciences has expanded to 20 offices with over 300 employees across Australia and New Zealand. We are hard-working down-to-earth and passionate engineers and geologists who provide high quality practical geotechnical site investigation analysis and design advice to the construction infrastructure and energy sectors.

As part of the Kiwa Group were backed by a global network of 12000 staff across 35 countries

About the role

Following an internal transfer our Hamilton office has an opportunity for an Intermediate or Senior Geotechnical Engineer / Engineering Geologist to join the Waikatos largest geotechnical team.

This is a great opportunity to join a well-established Hamilton team with a strong forward workload genuine career development pathways and exposure to a broad range of technically interesting projects across the Waikato and central North Island.

We are looking for someone with strong project management capabilities and site investigation and construction management experience looking for an opportunity to build their career.

You will contribute to a diverse range of projects across key sectors including land development energy transport and infrastructure working alongside a collaborative and high-performing team of geotechnical professionals. The role will see you involved in all aspects of project delivery including site investigations design input technical advice construction support and client liaison.

This is a true consultancy role giving you the opportunity to build long-lasting relationships with clients specialist contractors other consultants and suppliers throughout New Zealand.

What Youll Need

  • A Civil Engineering Geology or Earth Science Degree
  • Exceptional organisation and communication skills both verbal and written
  • A minimum of 5 years of experience in a consultancy setting
  • Experience managing large scale land developments will be looked on favourably
  • Full New Zealand working rights
  • Great interpersonal skills

What Youll Get

Based in Hamilton youll enjoy the benefits of working in one of New Zealands fastest-growing regional cities with a strong pipeline of infrastructure land development energy and transport projects.

Hamilton offers an excellent lifestyle balance with shorter commutes more affordable living than larger centres and easy access to Auckland Tauranga Rotorua Taupō beaches lakes and outdoor recreation.

Further benefits of working at CMW include:

  • An additional day of leave to celebrate your birthday
  • Extended paid parental leave
  • $500 annual wellbeing allowance
  • A minimum of 50 hours of training and CPD each year plus paid membership to Engineering New Zealand
  • Office social events throughout the year
  • Flexible office hours to support both project delivery and work-life balance
  • Ongoing internal trainings mentoring programme and clear pathways for career progression
  • Access to exclusive employee discounts through our rewards platform

Ready to take the next step in your geotechnical career Join CMWs Hamilton team and help deliver practical high-quality advice on projects shaping the Waikato and New Zealand. Apply now or contact us for a confidential conversation.