Service Leader / Technical Director - Geotechnics

Service Leader / Technical Director - Geotechnics

Current Vacancies - Service Leader / Technical Director - Geotechnics Join an established and highly respected environmental and engineering consultancy with anationwide presence. Driven by solving the important infrastructure and environmental challengesfacing NZ, we are still growing and invite you to be part of our future. You will be working in a businessthat prides itself on our people-focused culture, our fun workplace, and our creative thinking andsound advice. We are looking for a Service Leader/Technical Director in Geotechnics who will be taking a lead rolein developing PDP’s geotechnical presence in Wellington and the Lower North Island. You will workacross a wide variety of projects and further develop your skills and leadership expertise with thesupport of the Geotechnics team from around the country.

About the Role

• Develop engineering geology/geotechnical engineering business opportunities within PDP’sexisting and new clients
• Manage geotechnical projects (foundations, slope stability, dams, service corridors andquarrying)
• Plan, write and review technical reports and provide input into engineering design
• Contract management including cost estimating, tender and contract preparation, and construction management
• Work across other work groups at PDP, in particular, contaminated land, water infrastructureand water resources
• Work with a range of clients from local authorities to private companies
• Liaise with regulators and other relevant bodies

What You'll Bring

• Degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering, Engineering Geology (or equivalent)
• Minimum 3-10 years experience as a Geotechnical Engineer or Engineering geologist (experience with a professional consultancy is preferred)
• Ideally Charted Professional Engineer/Engineering Geologist status with Engineering NewZealand
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Proven Leadership skills
• Creative thinking to find innovative solutions for our clients

What We Offer

At PDP, we believe a great company is built by great people. We’re dedicated to providing a fun and supportive environment for all employees, including:

• A comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, income protection, salary top up for parental leave and the ability to purchase extra annual leave.
• Flexible/hybrid working culture, facilitating a healthy work-life balance.
• Professional development opportunities, including support for ongoing training and education, and fully subsidised membership fees.
• Opportunity to lead significant, high-profile, and complex projects that have a positive impact on the environment and communities.
• A vibrant environment, committed to fostering a workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion.

How To Apply

Excited candidates should submit their resume and cover letter outlining both their experience and qualifications tocareers@pdp.co.nz . Please include the job title as the subject line. We look forward to reviewing your application and welcoming talent to our ever-growing team! If you have any further questions about the role please send them through tocareers@pdp.co.nz or feel free to look through our website to better understand the diverse range of projects and services here at PDP. PDP is a leading New Zealand consultancy specialising in air, land, and water. We cater to diverse projects from major infrastructure works to smaller scale investigations and upgrades in both the municipal and private sectors. With over 37 years of experience and a team of over 260 experts across multiple locations in NZ, we're proudly employee-owned and committed to an environment where your expertise is valued, and your career can flourish. At PDP, we believe a great company is built and nurtured by great people, and so we’re dedicated to providing a fun and supportive environment to our people. #J-18808-Ljbffr