Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Location: Tauranga
Discipline: Construction & Built Environment
Job type: Permanent
Salary: £Market Leading Salary Package
Contact name: Paul Pledge

Job ref: 192
Published: 15 days ago
Startdate: 2026-03-31
Our client, a well-established and highly regarded engineering consultancy is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join their growing team.

The Role

This is a full-time permanent position, Monday to Friday.

You will play a key role in delivering geotechnical projects across the Bay of Plenty and wider New Zealand. This position will see you leading investigations, providing technical expertise, and managing projects from initial scoping through to delivery.
 
What we are looking for
  • 5+ years’ experience in geotechnical engineering ideally in a consulting firm
  • Relevant tertiary qualification
  • CPEng (or working towards) highly desirable
  • Proven ability to manage projects and client relationships
  • Strong report writing and technical documentation skills
  • Experience mentoring or leading junior staff
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
  • A proactive, solutions-focused mindset
  • We are also open to hearing from experienced Engineering Geologists
  • Must hold rights to work in NZ
 
What’s on offer
  • Market Leading Salary Package
  • Opportunity to work on diverse and technically interesting projects
  • Strong pipeline of local and national work
  • Access to training
  • Supportive, collaborative team environment
  • Career progression and professional development opportunities
  • Flexible working arrangements
About Jigsaw Staffing

Jigsaw Staffing is a Bay of Plenty based recruitment business specialising in permanent placements. We have 8 specialist divisions:
  • Construction & Built Environment
  • Engineering & Technical
  • Legal
  • Supply Chain & Logistics
  • Office, Commercial & Finance
  • Sales & Marketing
  • HR & People
  • Executive Recruitment