Geotechnical Engineer
Australia, Western Australia, Wangara
Experience: 4-6 Years
Mining
Introduction
Our client is a leading provider of testing, inspection, and certification services across Australia. They are now expanding into geotechnical engineering services across civil infrastructure, mining, and construction projects.
Ideal for a motivated Geotechnical Engineer looking to take ownership of a new capability and work alongside a collaborative, quality‑focused team.
About this role
- Establish and lead geotechnical engineering services in Western Australia, providing technical direction and building capability from the ground up.
- Plan and supervise site investigations including boreholes, CPT, test pits, drilling supervision, in‑situ testing, logging, and sampling while ensuring compliance with Australian standards and safety protocols.
- Analyse field and laboratory data to evaluate soil and rock properties, and deliver foundation recommendations, slope stability assessments, settlement evaluations, and geotechnical design reports.
- Prepare proposals, scopes of work, and budgets, and manage client relationships through direct communication and professional reporting.
- Mentor and guide field technicians and junior staff, contributing to a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
- Identify opportunities for new geotechnical service offerings and support business development initiatives to grow the WA client base.
- Maintain current knowledge of relevant Australian standards (AS 1726, AS 1289, AS 2159) and ensure all work complies with regulatory and company policies.
Is this you?
- Tertiary qualification in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering (Master's degree or Chartered status highly regarded).
- Minimum 4 years of professional geotechnical engineering experience in Australia, with proven hands‑on involvement in field investigations, logging, sampling, and direct client interaction.
- Strong technical expertise in soil and rock mechanics, foundation design, slope stability, and construction materials testing.
- Sound knowledge of Australian standards (AS 1726, AS 2159) and experience applying them in practice.
- Excellent communication skills - able to explain complex technical concepts clearly to clients, colleagues, and non‑technical stakeholders.
- Self‑motivated and autonomous, comfortable with a mix of field and office work, and capable of managing multiple projects while maintaining quality and safety standards.
What we offer
About Brunel
Brunel is a recruitment and flexible workforce solution provider which connects talented people with opportunities throughout Australasia and around the world. We specialise in highly skilled roles across a variety of technical, professional, trades and craft disciplines, pairing candidates with industry-leading projects and organisations on a contract, permanent or secondment basis.
Operating in Australasia since 1997, Brunel has major bases of operation in Perth, Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne and Port Moresby, which are further backed by the strength and reach of a truly global network spanning over 45 countries, 120 offices and 50 years of successful operation.
Brunel is proud to be equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and female candidates.
Do you have questions?
If you have any questions or would like to discuss the details of this role, please contact Michael Garcia: m.garcia@brunel.net