Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Overview

Zutari is a well-established, management-owned engineering firm with more than 90 years’ experience. As human-centred engineering consultants and advisors, we are trusted by our clients, business partners, communities, and other stakeholders across Africa.

We co-create engineering solutions that have a positive impact and improve people’s lives. Zutari values inclusion and recognises the importance of a diverse, talented workforce, believing that people need other people to succeed.

The Zutari Ground Engineering Team is looking to appoint a Senior Geotechnical Engineer with knowledge and experience in geotechnical analysis and design. The role offers a great opportunity to develop a career across a broad range of ground engineering solutions and to work on projects in Energy, Transport, Water, Built Environment and Resources.

• Partner with an established, leading team of geotechnical engineers and Engineering Geologists.
• Provide a mix of technical delivery, project management with significant focus on problem solving, analysis and design.
• Liaise with other design disciplines to develop and maintain design coordination.
• Responsible for winning work for the broader geotechnical team and building strong client relationships.
• Periodic travel to projects in South Africa, Rest of Africa and the Middle East will be necessary.
• Apply new knowledge and devise innovative approaches to solve complex ground problems.
• Ensure timely delivery of Geotechnical deliverables within scope and budget.
• Establish clear understanding of project goals and stakeholder expectations; manage client expectations to meet delivery standards.
• Collaborate across multiple disciplines and international geographies.
• Resolve project level issues independently.
• Mentor junior Geotechnical and Geology resources.
• Support business development activities and motivate the project team towards determined objectives.

• BEng or BSc degree in Civil Engineering.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer (Pr.Eng. or equivalent).
• A post-graduate qualification in Geotechnical Engineering is highly beneficial.
• A minimum of 5 years postgraduate experience in Geotechnical Engineering within the Transport discipline.
• Solid understanding of soil and rock mechanics is essential.
• Solid experience in the design of foundations for buildings and structures, slope stabilisation and ground improvement, earthworks and retention structures.
• Experience in foundation and pile design, settlement, earth pressure, slope stability and bearing capacity.
• Skills and experience in geotechnical analysis and design.
• Solid knowledge of design standards.
• Skills in geotechnical analysis including application of the latest analysis methods and software.
• Communication and report writing skills; ability to work with clients to develop new and existing business opportunities.
Equal Opportunity

We believe that a diverse workforce is key to our business success. We seek the best people for our jobs based on their skills, qualifications, and experience. We embrace the principle of equal opportunity in employment, and we work towards eliminating all forms of unlawful discrimination in our employment practices. In support of diversity and the equal opportunity principle, preference will be given to individuals from designated groups within South Africa.