Senior Geotechnical Engineer
Recruiter:
Keystone Project Recruitment
Date posted:
Thursday, November 7, 2024
Location:
Johannesburg, South Africa
SUMMARY:
Senior Geotechnical Engineer
POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities:- Project management of geological and geotechnical projects, including multi-disciplinary projects, tailings facility site investigations, buildings and infrastructure projects.
- Interpret geological and geotechnical data, perform analysis, and draw conclusions/recommendations.
- Prepare proposals, tenders, reports, and other technical deliverables
- Manage, perform analysis and conduct field observations and carry out geological and geotechnical reporting for projects.
- Use judgement in making adaptations and modifications where required and in association with other Senior Engineers.
- Characterise ground conditions and materials.
- Prepare proposals including determining methodology and compilation of cost estimations.
- Supervise work of technicians on site and junior professional staff where required.
- Identify safety hazards, report OH&S incidents and conduct all work in a safe manner.
- Complete inductions and pre-requisites as required.
- Conduct all work to satisfy all company, client and government conditions, policies, procedures, regulations, and standards.
- Carry out client and business development activities.
- Prepare presentation materials and present to clients.
- Participate in training activities, mentoring, and transferring knowledge to intermediate/junior geotechnical engineers/engineering geologists
Qualifications - A Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
- Post-graduate studies in Geotechnical Engineering field preferable.
- At least 8 years’ post-graduate experience.
- Professional registration with ECSA or similar
- Consolidated experience in Geotechnical Investigations – Factual and Interpretive.
- Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong written, diagrammatic, and oral communication skills.
- Well-developed interpersonal skills.
- Proven record of independent work and ability to work effectively within a team environment.
- Proven track record of working on large, intermediate, and small size jobs in a cross section of sectors.
- Solid technical knowledge and application in soil/rock mechanics.
- Demonstrated leadership and mentoring skills.
- Consolidated experience in Geotechnical Investigations – Factual and Interpretive.
- Analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong written, diagrammatic, and oral communication skills.
- Well-developed interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independent and ability to work effectively within a team environment.
- Solid technical knowledge and application in soil/rock mechanics.
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