Principal Geotechnical Engineer

About the business and the role
SLR APAC has over 700 employees located throughout 24 offices. Our team represents a broad and diverse range of engineering and environmental capabilities. SLR’s professionals offer a blend of experience incorporating engineers, geologists, hydrogeologists, remediation specialists, regulatory and compliance specialists, and environmental scientists.  

SLR APAC is seeking a Principal Geotechnical Engineer with circa 12+ years’ experience to join our growing national geotechnics team based out of either our Wollongong, or North Sydney offices. At SLR, we operate with our global geotechnics and engineering team to support one another across borders, bringing the highest level of experience and technical capabilities to our clients. 

This exciting opportunity will see you step into longstanding partnerships with premier clients in 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.

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. However our established north Sydney office at the waterside sub base platypus work hub is also an option.  

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 Principal- Technical Director level, across the Mining, Infrastructure, Manufacturing & Industry, Power & Energy and Built Environment Sectors.•    Exposure to the safe design, construction, operation of dams, both locally and globally, in the mining and civil industries, in particular large earthen embankment water dams and tailings storage facilities.
• 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: 

• 12+ years’ hands on experience, preferably with tertiary qualifications in geotechnical Engineering
• Have previously undertaken a senior / leadership role within a Geotechnical/Dam consulting environment
• Demonstrated technical autonomy working across multiple sectors
• Proficient technical capability across dams and/or tailings storage facilities, from project inception to approvals and operations
• 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.

Benefits
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 (with an additional 8 weeks available if you become the primary carer). 
• Mentoring program and Learning and development support which includes up to 3 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.

We make hiring decisions based on your experience, skills and passion. At SLR, we embrace diverse cultures, perspectives, skills, and experiences within and outside our organisation. 

If the idea of joining a Global Environmental Consultancy with a well-established Geotechnical team excites you, apply now!