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Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Tonkin + Taylor

The Role

Overview

Geotechnical/Civil Engineer with project management for regional infrastructure projects.

Requirements

  • geotechnical
  • civil
  • project management
  • roading
  • flood protection
  • communication

What You Bring

-Experience in construction administration would be advantageous -Strong communication skills and confidence in a client-facing role, -Roading and transport design (civil and geotechnical aspects) -The ability to deliver both independently and as part of a team, -Flood protection and river engineering (including stopbanks and asset development) -A strong background in Geotechnical or Civil Engineering with Project Management experience (a multidisciplinary skillset is key)

The Company

About Tonkin + Taylor

-Transformed from a geotechnical lab into a privately held consultancy in 1981, now employee‑owned and agile. -Operates across New Zealand, Australia, Malaysia and Asia‑Pacific, blending local insight with regional impact. -Tackles ambitious infrastructure and environmental challenges—from dams and tunnels to urban regeneration. -Specialises in civil, geotechnical, water resources and environmental engineering, weaving disciplines together. -Has delivered landmark projects like Waterview Tunnel, Whau Valley Dam and earthquake recovery works. -Pioneers technical excellence through multidisciplinary, project‑specific teams adapting to complex needs.

Sector Specialisms

Climate + Hazard Resilience

Energy

Industry

Land + Buildings

Transport

Waste + Resource Recovery

Water

Geotechnical Engineering

Civil Engineering

Water Resources Engineering

Environmental Science

Resource Management

Air Quality

Water Quality

Freshwater Ecology

Marine Ecology

Environmental Geoscience

Planning

Soil and Groundwater Assessment

Hazardous Substances Management

Acoustics and Vibration

Visa Sponsorship

-immigration new zealand accredited employer