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Due to our increasing work load, we have a position available for an intermediate to senior level Geotechnical Engineer to join the
Geotechnical team at our Papatoetoe office.
Fraser Thomas is a multidiscipline consulting company located in Papatoetoe, Paihia, and Cambodia. It operates throughout the northern half
of the North Island in New Zealand and extensively throughout Southeast Asia and the Pacific. The company has an active mentoring programme for young professionals
and encourages continuing professional development through regular in-house seminars, training sessions and assistance with post-graduate study.
This position will provide the successful applicant with the opportunity to be involved in an interesting array of geotechnical engineering
works throughout the greater Auckland region. Overseas work may also be available.
The successful applicant will be able to work largely unsupervised and be able to take project and investigation work from inception to
reporting and will also be required to provide supervision and training to junior staff.
Applicants must have the following qualities in order to meet our requirements:
Minimum 5 years post graduate experience in geotechnical engineering work Either working towards or have obtained Chartered Professional Engineer status Good verbal and written communication skills A relevant tertiary degree or diploma in civil engineering or geology, preferably BE (Civil) Enthusiasm and the ability to work as part of a team Experience in scoping and supervising geotechnical field investigations, undertaking geotechnical design works, slope stability
appraisal and analyses, preparation of factual and interpretive reports.
There is an opportunity for the right person to be able to progress to an associate level within the company.
Job Description:
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Job Title: |
Geotechnical Engineer |
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Location: |
Kolmar Road, Papatoetoe, Auckland, New Zealand |
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Position Reports to: |
Geotechnical Department Director |
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Job Purpose: |
To provide geotechnical engineering services for clients in accordance with industry best practice and company policy |
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Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities includes:
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Managing the delivery of projects and staff resources to meet workloads Organisation and supervision of geotechnical field investigations on various projects including residential and industrial subdivisions,
slope stability assessments, forensic engineering jobs, building developments, municipal waste landfills, etc Preparation of Geotechnical Reports Preparation of Construction Contracts Site supervision of projects Ensuring quality standards are met Mentoring staff Managing existing client relationships and developing new business Preparing estimates and proposals Managing costs
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Qualifications:
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BE Civil or equivalent
CPEng (preferred)
Current NZ Drivers Licence
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Technical competencies: |
Previous NZ based training and experience
Strong technical and analytical skills
Word, Excel, AutoCAD
Experience with analytical programmes (WALLAP, Slope/W)
Familiarity with relevant NZ Standards and the NZ Building Code
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Personal Attributes: |
Ability to work as part of a team
Client focused
Practical outlook
Commercially aware
Ability to plan and prioritise work
Good communication skills – written and oral
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Other: |
Must be eligible to work in New Zealand
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Enquiries and submissions of CV’s to:
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Mason Reed
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Fraser Thomas Limited |
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P O Box 23 273 |
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Hunters Corner, AUCKLAND 2025
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Phone/fax: 09 278 7078 |
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or email mreed@ftl.co.nz
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