Environmental & Sustainability Jobs in Tauranga, New Zealand (Now Hiring) — 5 open

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WSP is one of the world’s top professional services firms, bringing together some of the brightest engineers, advisors and scientists from across the globe. We exist to shape communities to advance humanity. We see the world through a Future Ready® lens, fuelled by a shared commitment to making a positive impact—one project and community at a time. 

Senior Geotechnical Engineer – Tauranga

Our busy Tauranga business has an opportunity for an experienced Senior Geotechnical Engineer. You will provide high‑quality geotechnical engineering consultancy services while contributing technical leadership to strengthen WSP’s geotechnical and engineering geology capability. You’ll work closely with regional and national clients, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and play an active role in project delivery, business development, and client relationships.

Key Responsibilities  

• Deliver geotechnical investigations, analysis, design, monitoring, and reporting across a range of projects
• Manage and contribute to project proposals, design briefs, fee estimates, and offers of service
• Lead and support project teams to deliver work on time, on budget, and to a high technical standard
• Maintain strong knowledge of relevant legislation, codes, and standards including NZ standards and the NZ Building Code
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with key clients, stakeholders, and industry partners
• Support business development activities and identify new market opportunities
• Champion health, safety, quality, and wellbeing across all project and site activities
• Act as a technical mentor and role model within the geotechnical team

About You

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Geotechnical Engineering or related discipline.
• At least 6 years’ consultancy experience in geotechnical engineering.
• Chartered Professional Engineering (CPEng) Status or working towards this.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage a wide range of stakeholders.
• A collaborative, solutions-focused, and client-centric approach.
• A full, clean driver’s licence.

This position is full time, 40 hours and 5 days per week. The remuneration range for this position is $117,000 – $127,000 per annum, depending on experience.

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.

We are proud to have the blueprint of Aotearoa New Zealand in our DNA and our 2,000+ expert professionals in 24 offices are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve.     

 Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 75,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.

With us, you can. Apply today.

We will review applications as they come in, so if this opportunity sounds like you, don’t wait to apply! 

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