Job Description

Company Description

WSP is one of the most diverse consulting firms in Africa. To further our strategic business execution plan, we are seeking leaders that share our guiding principles - we value our people and our reputation; we are locally dedicated with international scale; we are future focused and challenge the status quo; we foster collaboration in everything we do and we have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable. We are committed to the achievement and maintenance of diversity and equity in employment.

WSP has a new opportunity for a

Senior Geotechnical Engineer

to be part of our

Mine Waste

team on a

full-time

basis based in

Midrand.

The typical role and responsibilities of this role is to provide

Geotechnical Engineering services

in the mining, infrastructure as well as property and buildings sectors. Priorities will change according to business requirements; however, it is an expectation of that the candidate will also have the following:

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

Deliver high quality geotechnical tasks and technical leadership for project in mining, oil & gas, infrastructure and other related fields. Work as a Senior level within Jakarta office to support large, complex and challenging projects in core areas of geotechnical, environmental and civil engineering Deliver high quality project management on multidisciplinary projects for local and international clients. Plan, organize, supervise and deliver geotechnical field investigation and geotechnical analysis programs, including providing interpretation of geotechnical data in a collaborative team environment. Prepare practical technically competent reports, documents and proposals under principal review Contribute in the implementation of corporate HSSE programs across our field and office teams. Communicate with potential clients undertaking business development for Mining Engineering Services business opportunities

Health and Safety:

Role model standards for SHEQ performance and behaviour consistent with the company's health, safety, environmental and quality vision and policies by influencing those around you Contributing to the identification of SHEQ risks and driving processes to achieve Zero Harm Embracing, displaying and promoting the company values and ensuring a safe working environment is maintained at all times

Skills:

Significant geotechnical consultancy experience in mining and oil & gas Must have knowledge of geotechnical application and software to provide geotechnical engineering problem solving. Ability to manage client relationships, time management, and ability to manage project teams. Ability to write technical report (in English), strong English communication skills and critical thinking skills are essential. Excellent technical writing and verbal communication skills

Qualifications

Master Degree or high rank Tertiary qualification on civil engineering, geological engineering or engineering geology. More than 10 years relevant work experience. Proven track record in utilizing geotechnical software for problem solving. Geotechnical professional certification would be advantage.

Additional Information

What's in it for you?

What if we can have work-life balance? What if we can be rewarded in ways that support our individual needs? What if we can be accepted for who we are? Here at WSP - we can!


WSP recognizes that work is only one part of our lives and making time for the other things in our life is important - be that our families, our friends or ourselves. So, if working from home, working part-time or having flexible start and finish time will help with this let us know as part of your application.