
Geotechnical Engineer with experience working on residential and commercial projects across New Zealand, including site investigations and construction monitoring. Experienced in geotechnical reporting, liquefaction and slope stability assessments, and retaining wall design. Comfortable working with New Zealand standards and guidelines, and regularly liaising with clients and project teams as part of consulting delivery.
· Conduct site inspections to ensure compliance with design requirements.
· Develop engineering solutions for problematic soils including expansive clays and liquefiable sands.
· Perform field investigations including hand auger, Scala penetrometer, and machine borehole logging.
· Prepare geotechnical reports, site plans, and recommendations.
· Complete slope stability and liquefaction assessments.
· Design retaining walls and provide drainage recommendations.
· Prepare proposals and manage client communication.
· Conduct regular site safety inspections.
· Manage on-site personnel, equipment, and materials.
· Coordinate work schedules and adjust staffing to meet deadlines.
· Support construction quality control and daily operations.
Geotechnical report writing
Slope stability assessment
Liquefaction analysis
Retaining wall design
Drainage design
Proposal writing
Historic aerial photo review
Field investigation: hand auger, Scala penetrometer, machine borehole logging
Client communication and project coordination