Geotechnical Engineer
Join our Auckland team as a Geotechnical Engineer, leading investigations, design and delivery across key land development projects. Grow your career with support, flexibility and a strong pipeline.
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Geotechnical Engineer in Auckland.
Supporting the delivery of a strong pipeline of residential and land development projects across the region, you’ll have the autonomy to lead your own projects, influence technical outcomes, and play a key role in strengthening our growing Auckland capability.
About the role
As a Geotechnical Engineer with us, you will undertake your own projects in leading and delivering geotechnical investigations, design, and reporting. Ensuring the delivery of high-quality, practical, and cost-effective solutions for our clients.
- Leading geotechnical project delivery from investigation through to completion
- Providing technical input on a variety of projects
- Coordinating effectively with clients, consultants, and contractors
- Undertaking site observation/inspections of on-site works during construction.
- Upholding high standards of technical quality, safety, and delivery
We offer
A great team environment, competitive remuneration, flexible working options, and opportunities for professional growth and development. By joining our team, you will be part of a culture that values innovation, excellence, and work-life balance.
About you
You are a technically strong engineer who takes pride in delivering high-quality outcomes and supporting others to do the same. You enjoy working collaboratively in a team environment and are motivated by opportunities to continue developing your career.
- BEng Civil or equivalent specialising in Geotechnical
- Minimum of 3 years experience within New Zealand
- Strong technical and analytical skills, with sound judgement in practical application
- Proven experience in shallow and deep foundations, slope stability, retaining structures, and ground improvement
- Excellent communication and coordination abilities
- Thrive on challenges and motivated to provide innovative solutions for our clients
- Enjoy working in a team environment and communicating with a wide range of people
About us
Kirk Roberts Consulting is a multi-disciplinary consultancy providing Structural, Geotechnical, Fire, Civil and Environmental Engineering Services, plus Architecture and Engineering Software to a range of clients across New Zealand, from our offices in Auckland, Hamilton, Tauranga, Christchurch and Queenstown.
At Kirk Roberts the heart of our business is innovation and finding a better way is why we exist. Our company was founded to challenge the norm and push boundaries, so we can bring our clients advanced engineering, project management and software solutions that drive efficiencies.
To apply
Please send us your latest CV and covering letter, and you are welcome to include any other documents you feel relevant to your application. Please note, that all applicants must be domiciled in New Zealand and be eligible for permanent employment in NZ, with either a NZ Passport, residency, or current work visa.
- Our team
- Geotechnical
- Role
- Geotechnical Engineer
- Locations
- Auckland
Auckland
Our Culture
At the heart of our business, is our people.
Innovation is who we are, finding a better way is why we exist, and providing progressive engineering, project management, architecture, and custom software solutions is what we do.
We are a dynamic team bringing a genuine sense of innovation and ‘can do’ attitude, as one KR Team.
About Kirk Roberts Consulting
As a multi-disciplinary company we offer solutions across services including Structural, Geotechnical, Environmental, Civil, and Fire Engineering; Architecture, and Software.
Our Software division develops custom software solutions for Specifi, for the New Zealand building industry.
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