At Jacobs, we push the limits of what is possible to make the world smarter, more connected and more sustainable. In our ground engineering work, that means providing critical support to our clients’ most challenging projects, across multiple markets and all geographic regions. With nearly 850 tunnel, and ground engineers worldwide, we’re one of the largest global providers of such services. Join our dynamic team and tap into a vast network of global peers who are ready to support you.
Here in Aotearoa we are looking for a NZ Technical Leader (Senior Principal/Principal Geotechnical Engineer) to join us in Tāmaki Makaurau | Auckland, Pōneke | Wellington or Ōtautahi | Christchurch. As a key member of our Ground Engineering leadership team at Jacobs in New Zealand and wider ANZ region, you will have the opportunity to shape the strategic direction of the group. You will monitor and respond to changes in the industry, have strong client connections, and an ability to navigate complex negotiations and outward-focused discussions.
As a Technical Leader, this role offers a unique opportunity to work across a diverse range of industries including transport, power, buildings, renewables, and environmental projects.
In this role, we are seeking a Technical Leader who can enhance existing and develop proposed client connections. You will mentor colleagues, review designs for Ground Engineering, manage bid processes, win and deliver work, and coach and develop team members to promote knowledge sharing and develop technical excellence in Geotechnical Engineering.
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With extensive experience in various areas of geotechnical investigation, analysis, and design, and specialisation in areas such as tunnelling, slope risk assessment, dam engineering, earthworks, foundation design, earthquake engineering and seismic design, retention systems, material parameter development, consolidation, and settlement, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on the ground engineering industry in New Zealand and the wider ANZ region with this Technical Leader role. #transportNZ #LI-CK1 #APMETranspor
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