Principal Geotechnical Engineer | Mining | Excellent Package | Melbourne

• 2IC Position Market Competitive Remuneration Package
• Continuously Developing Job Portfolio With International Work
• Manage Lead & Develop A Small Team Of Specialists

My client is a small specialist Geotechnical Consultancy that focuses on the Mining Sector. A young company they have built a reputation in the industry and as a result, workload has increased with new clients seeking their expertise. They are now looking for a Principal Geotechnical Engineer to take on a management role, so that they can continue to expand and service the increase in demand. 

The client works on a range of small to large projects across Australia and internationally. The role will involve:

• Open cut and underground mine Geotechnics 
• Undertaking Geotechnical investigation, design and analysis work
• preparation of: cost estimates, tender submissions, technical documentation, client reports and monitoring project progress
• project scheduling/resourcing, and meeting deadlines and budgets.
• Managing geotechnical engineers and engineering geologists
• Involved in managing and building on client relationships 
• Provide technical advice and expertise in mining geotechnical engineering

The ideal candidate will have circa 10 years experience in the Mining industry with a relevant qualification. Experience of, or ready to take on the responsibility of a management role. You will also have knowledge and experience in:

• Mining/Geotechnical Engineering and Rock Mechanics
• Proven ability in technical aspects of mining and geotechnical design
• Ability to use relevant software packages....Flac3D, Surpac, Rocscience package..ect
• Excellent verbal, written communications skills
• Working in a team and autonomously  
• Willing to travel 

Candidates with passion and a drive to achieve will benefit from a professional working environment that offers work / life balance and excellent salary packages. 

Our company work in partnership with our candidates, we offer a strategic and selective approach to the market rather than the usual spamming of CV's.