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Job Title
Job Title Associate Geotechnical Engineer – Wollongong
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Vacancy No VN4007
Employment Type
Employment Type Permanent
Contract Type
Contract Type Full-Time
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Job Description
Associate Geotechnical Engineer – Wollongong
About the business and the role
SLR APAC has over 750 employees located throughout 24 offices.
Our team represents a broad and diverse range of technical and environmental capabilities.
SLR's professionals offer a blend of experience incorporating engineers, geologists, hydrogeologists, remediation specialists, regulatory and compliance specialists, and environmental scientists.
Due to continued growth, we are seeking an experienced Geotechnical Engineer in Wollongong with 7 + years' experience to join our growing national and global geotechnics team.
This exciting opportunity will see you step into longstanding partnerships with premier clients in built environment, water and mining industries.
We are looking for a proven technical professional, who can deliver crucial projects with existing clients, whilst further developing your professional network and additional business opportunities across these already well-established relationships.
The SLR Geotechnics and Mine Waste Engineering team is unique in its exposure to a diverse range of projects.
On any one day you maybe working on a landslide, pile foundation or walking the crest of tailings storage facility.
We at SLR believe it's the diversity of our projects and exposure to new and exciting challenges that makes for the best engineers and draws the best out of our team.
Our NSW geotechnics hub is based in Wollongong on the NSW south coast, a place where our key team members have chosen to live and work for the exceptional lifestyle without comprising their professional aspirations.
At 14 team members and growing, our local team are technically diverse and range from Graduates to Principals and Technical Directors.
Not only are they one of the highest performing teams in our business, but they are also friendly, supportive, and enjoy celebrating their successes together.
Key Responsibilities
Job tasks and responsibilities
This role offers significant long-term career rewards and opportunities for learning, expanding technical knowledge and career advancement.
The position offers the opportunity to:
• Work on a wide range of projects at the Associate level, across the Mining, Infrastructure, Water, Power & Energy and Built Environment Sectors.
• Undertake a range of technical tasks, including:
- Ground Characterisation
- Sophisticated laboratory analysis
- Numerical modelling
- Risk Assessment
- Slope Stability Analysis
- Ground Improvement and Remediation Design
- Foundation design
- Construction and Project Management
• Have autonomy and recognition in your contribution to a diverse range of projects from inception to completion.
• Build on our already strong business relationship with existing clients and identify/ develop new opportunities within this network.
• Work within a well-respected team and contribute to the culture of collaboration and excellence.
Mentor and lead junior members of the team
• Establish and elevate your reputation amongst a team of international professionals, to become a leader within a diverse business on an exciting growth curve.
Skills and experience
The successful candidate will have the following attributes:
• 7+ years' hands on experience, preferably with tertiary qualifications in Civil Engineering.
• Have previously undertaken Senior role within an Engineering Consultancy.
• Demonstrated technical autonomy working across multiple sectors.
• Be competent in business, client and project development and can be self-sufficient when required.
• Be driven to pass on your knowledge by mentoring junior staff.
• A team player who will enjoy Contributing to our proud "One Team" culture at SLR.
Job benefits and perks
Our culture is unique where we work together to collaborate on projects to get the best possible outcome for our clients.
Whether you're working in the office, from home or a mix of the two, we recognise that every person is different, and our benefits aim to ensure that we cater for all, including:
• Hybrid work model (in-office & from home) - you choose where you work best.
• Extra paid purchased leave up to 10 days so you can re-energize, help others, support family, or focus on your own professional development.
• Inclusive parental leave policy that supports all parents throughout their parenting journey which includes 14 weeks primary carer and 6 weeks secondary carer leave.
As well as options for an additional 8 weeks leave if you become the primary carer within the first 18 Months.
• Learning and development which includes a mapped career progression path, study assistance and up to 2 professional memberships subsidised by SLR.
• Global and regional mobility and recruitment referral bonus for both region and global candidates.
• Access to The Hive – an SLR platform of employee benefits, discounts, discounts (from 100's of major retailers) reward, recognition and wellbeing
• Other benefits include regular office social events, service anniversary awards, salary sacrificing (novated car lease) an online corporate uniform shop with individualised annual budget, and an Employee Assistance Program to support your physical, mental and social well-being.
If joining a global multidisciplinary consultancy with a strong geotechnical footing in Wollongong interests you, please reach out for a confidential discussion or apply now.
No speculative CV's from agencies please.
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