Engineering Geologist / Geotechnical Engineer

Overview Build your career where your impact is seen every day. At Tonkin + Taylor, our people are the foundation of everything we do. We’re a proudly New Zealand–owned environmental and engineering consultancy built on technical excellence, strong partnerships, and a commitment to creating solutions that make a difference. We’re looking for a Geotechnical Engineer or Engineering Geologist who’s ready to take the next step, contributing to a thriving and growing team while enjoying the balance, freedom, and lifestyle offered by Tauranga or Hamilton. Tauranga and Hamilton offer the best of both worlds — challenging, high-impact projects alongside the lifestyle advantages of living close to beaches, outdoor adventures, and vibrant regional communities. You’ll join a team that’s collegial, curious, and passionate about solving geotechnical challenges across infrastructure, land development, and environmental projects across New Zealand and beyond. What You’ll Be Doing Designing, reviewing, and supporting geotechnical investigations and design work Interacting with clients, building lasting relationships, and shaping new opportunities Managing projects technically, financially, and strategically Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams on diverse projects Support in mentoring and developing our up-and-coming geotechnical professionals What You’ll Bring 7+ years of relevant experience in geotechnical engineering or engineering geology Strong technical skills across areas such as slope stability, retaining walls, foundations, earthworks, and ground improvement A knack for problem-solving and delivering practical, high-value solutions Proven ability to manage clients, projects, and relationships effectively Ideally, familiarity with local ground conditions in the Waikato/Bay of Plenty region What’s In It For You The chance to work on a diverse range of challenging projects across New Zealand, Australia, and the Pacific Mentoring and collaboration with some of the country’s top geotechnical experts A supportive, solutions-focused culture that recognises autonomy, mastery, and purpose Training, technical development, and leadership pathways aligned with your ambitions Competitive salary and shareholding opportunities Paid parental and partner leave Annual well-being allowance Long service leave Discounts with 400+ retailers Study assistance and professional memberships An active social club and regular team events Discover your next chapter At Tonkin + Taylor, you’ll do work that matters, shaping the landscapes, infrastructure, and communities of tomorrow. Here, your technical expertise and ideas will be valued, and your contribution will make a lasting difference. Join us in Tauranga or Hamilton and build a career where you can have a great balance of professional growth, meaningful work, and an enviable lifestyle.

Apply now or learn more about life at T+T: www.tonkintaylor.co.nz For further information, please contact Ronny Bilkhu via email [email protected] (please note, we are unable to accept applications via email). #J-18808-Ljbffr