Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Tonkin + Taylor

Employee‑owned environmental & engineering consultancy specialising in civil, geotechnical and water resources.

Geotechnical/Civil Engineer with project management for Hawke's Bay projects

5 days ago ago

Experienced (8-12 years), Expert & Leadership (13+ years)

Full Time

Napier, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand

Hybrid

Company Size

1,001 Employees

Service Specialisms

Geotechnical engineering

Civil engineering

Water resources engineering

Environmental science

Resource management

Environmental planning

Hydrogeological consulting

Contaminated land investigation

Sector Specialisms

Climate + Hazard Resilience

Energy

Industry

Land + Buildings

Transport

Waste + Resource Recovery

Water

Geotechnical Engineering

Role

Description

Requirements

geotechnical

civil

project management

construction admin

roading

flood protection

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

Benefits

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Training + Development

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Visa Sponsorship

immigration new zealand accredited employer – indicates visa sponsorship possible

Security clearance

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Company

Overview

1959

Year Founded

The company was established in 1959 during the construction of Auckland Harbour Bridge.

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.

Culture + Values

Everyone matters
Empowered to deliver
Excellence every day

Environment + Sustainability

2020 Operations

Net Zero Carbon Certified

Company operations achieved Net Zero Carbon certification starting from the 2020 financial year.

6-Star Office

Green Star Certification

Belongs to the first office in New Zealand to achieve a prestigious 6-star Green Star certification for commercial interiors in 2023.

38 Projects

Sustainability Innovations Launched

38 cutting-edge sustainability initiatives were launched in 2022, including advancements in circular economy practices and greenhouse gas reduction strategies.

Purchase high‑quality carbon credits through Ekos for unavoidable emissions
Working towards SDG Impact Seal certification
First NZ consultancy office (Hamilton) licensed under Eco Choice ecolabelling system

Inclusion & Diversity

April 2024

Gender Tick Accreditation

Accredited for LGBTQ+ inclusion practices.

100%

Employee‑Owned Model

Supports equitable decision-making and career progression.

Rainbow Tick certified (LGBTQ+ inclusion)
Maintain internal Rainbow Network for LGBTQ+ support
Actively participate in Diversity Agenda Accord
Celebrate diversity of backgrounds, cultures, beliefs, and perspectives

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