Senior Geotechnical Engineer

SUMMARY:
Senior Geotechnical Engineer

POSITION INFO:
Our client is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join a Mine Waste team in Midrand, South Africa. The role provides specialist geotechnical engineering services across mining, infrastructure, and property and buildings projects, with particular focus on mine waste, tailings facility investigations, geotechnical site investigations and multidisciplinary project delivery. The successful candidate will support geological and geotechnical projects from investigation and analysis through reporting, recommendations, client engagement and technical delivery. The role includes proposals, tenders and technical deliverables, as well as guidance and mentorship for junior and intermediate professionals. Qualifications: ▪ Degree in Civil Engineering or a related field. ▪ Postgraduate studies in Geotechnical Engineering would be advantageous. ▪ Professional registration with ECSA. Experience Required: ▪ At least 8 years' post-graduate experience in geotechnical engineering. ▪ Consolidated experience in geotechnical investigations, including factual and interpretive reporting. ▪ A track record of working on large, intermediate and small projects across a range of sectors. ▪ A track record of delivering high-quality technical solutions in complex project environments. Skills and Competencies: ▪ Strong technical knowledge and practical application of soil and rock mechanics. ▪ Advanced analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills. ▪ Strong written, diagrammatic and verbal communication skills. ▪ Well-developed interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective working relationships. ▪ Proven ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. ▪ Demonstrated leadership and mentoring capability. ▪ Strong commercial and technical awareness. ▪ Commitment to quality, safety and continuous improvement. ▪ Ability to build trusted relationships with clients and colleagues. ▪ A collaborative mindset and a passion for developing others. Key Responsibilities: Project Management and Investigations: ▪ Lead and manage geological and geotechnical projects, including multidisciplinary projects, tailings facility site investigations, infrastructure and building projects. ▪ Plan, manage and support geotechnical site investigations and fieldwork activities. ▪ Interpret geological and geotechnical data, perform analysis and develop sound conclusions and recommendations. ▪ Characterise ground conditions and engineering materials to support design and project decision-making. ▪ Manage and conduct field observations and geological and geotechnical reporting for projects. Technical Delivery and Proposals: ▪ Prepare proposals, tenders, technical reports and other project deliverables. ▪ Develop project methodologies, scopes of work and cost estimates for proposals. ▪ Apply sound engineering judgement when adapting methods, approaches and technical solutions where required. ▪ Work closely with other senior engineers and multidisciplinary teams to support integrated project delivery. Leadership and Stakeholder Engagement: ▪ Provide technical guidance and supervision to technicians and junior professional staff where required. ▪ Support client engagement and business development activities. ▪ Prepare presentation materials and present technical information to clients and project stakeholders. ▪ Participate in training, mentoring and knowledge-sharing activities with intermediate and junior geotechnical engineers and engineering geologists. Safety and Compliance: ▪ Identify safety hazards, report OH&S incidents and carry out work in a safe and responsible manner. ▪ Complete required inductions and project pre-requisites. ▪ Conduct all work in line with applicable client and government conditions, policies, procedures, regulations and standards.