Project/Senior Geotechnical Engineer

at  CMW Geosciences

CMW Geosciences (CMW) is a specialist Geotechnical Consultancy with offices spread across Australia and New Zealand. Our primary focus is to provide expert geotechnical and geological advice on infrastructure (civil & mining) energy and land and building development projects. We are a privately owned business with over 270+ staff supported by a global entity. We pride ourselves on delivering excellent service based on strong personal working relationships, honest and open communications and a focus on work/life balance.

OPPORTUNITY WITH CMW GEOSCIENCES ON THE GOLD COAST

Our team on the Gold Coast is looking to grow and as such we are seeking expressions of interest from experienced Geotechnical Engineer(s) at Project or Senior levels who have the drive and energy to help us build our operation.

In terms of general duties, you will be responsible for:

• Undertaking field (such as construction phase monitoring & other related works) and/or design related activities
• Scoping and costing various projects from small to large scale
• Providing consistent technical quality of project delivery with occasional review and supervision required
• Prepare technical documents and other correspondence
• Work at the direction of senior technical staff to support progress in all aspects of project delivery with little supervision
• Work with the technical team to develop technical solutions using a robust understanding of engineering and geological principles based on experience gained
• Ensure that the projects are completed on time, within budget and to the desired quality standards
• Maintaining good relationships with existing clients and working with the client relations/business development team to target new opportunities
• Mentor & train graduate to junior level staff
• Any other related activities as directed by senior management

To be successful in this role, you will need to be a qualified Geotechnical Engineer, Civil Engineer or similar (Engineering Geologist) with more than 8 years of experience working as a Geotechnical Engineer in a consulting engineering environment. You’ll also possess demonstrated experience in the undertaking and planning of site investigations and geotechnical consultancy projects. Experience in design or the keenness to develop these abilities would be highly regarded. So having experience with software such as Plaxis 2D/3D, GeoStudio, RocScience or similar would be highly regarded. Having good communication skills and attention to detail is essential. Ideally, you will hold CPEng/RPEQ or working towards attaining it.

If you are looking to get away from the hustle and bustle of a busy city, then look no further. Gold Coast is positioned an hour’s drive from Brisbane and is famed for its long sandy beaches, surfing spots and elaborate system of inland canals and waterways. In terms of work, you will be challenged working on projects in the following areas:

• Renewable energy
• Mining & civil infrastructure
• Land development projects

So if you’re looking to escape the big smoke and enjoy coastal living without compromising your career, this is the ideal role for you. With regard to benefits, you will be well rewarded for your efforts. Access to ongoing training and development will be provided and you will be supported by a team of professionals across our multiple locations.
To have an initial discussion, don’t hesitate to reach out to our Senior Talent Acquisition Lead (richardl@cmwgeo.com) or simply click Apply

• Undertaking field (such as construction phase monitoring & other related works) and/or design related activities
• Scoping and costing various projects from small to large scale
• Providing consistent technical quality of project delivery with occasional review and supervision required
• Prepare technical documents and other correspondence
• Work at the direction of senior technical staff to support progress in all aspects of project delivery with little supervision
• Work with the technical team to develop technical solutions using a robust understanding of engineering and geological principles based on experience gained
• Ensure that the projects are completed on time, within budget and to the desired quality standards
• Maintaining good relationships with existing clients and working with the client relations/business development team to target new opportunities
• Mentor & train graduate to junior level staff
• Any other related activities as directed by senior managemen