Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. We are more than 36,000 people, in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world's most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.
Role description
Arcadis is growing across Transportation, Energy and Renewables, Water, Ports and Maritime, and Buildings. We're expanding our Geotechnical and Tunnel Engineering team and seeking a hands‐on leader to win and deliver geotechnical site investigation works. In this role, you will work closely with experts in geotechnics, tunnelling, hydrogeology, environmental science, and pavement engineering to plan integrated, effective investigations. You will be involved in site investigation works across the entire project life cycle from desktop studies and concept planning, through to detailed design.
Role accountabilities
* Site investigation (SI) planning and management, including:
o Preparing SI scopes and programs
o Developing investigation methods (borehole drilling, CPT, test pits, geophysics, etc)
o Scoping in‐situ and laboratory testing
o Managing and coordinating access, permits, and services searches
o Managing subcontractors
o Ensuring implementation of safety and quality management plans
o Coordinating traffic and environmental controls
* Field delivery and supervision, including:
o Overseeing field works to ensure high‐quality sampling and logging to AS 1726
o Site inspections and geological face mapping for slopes, foundations and excavations
o Planning and supervising I&M installations (e.g., groundwater monitoring wells, piezometers, inclinometers)
* Developing ground models using OpenGround/gINT/Leapfrog and applying GIS/CAD for data analysis and presentation
* Desktop studies and preparing Geotechnical Factual Reports (GFR) and Geotechnical Interpretive Reports (GIR)
* Bid preparation, including:
o Leading SI bids and developing fee proposals
o Identifying risks and opportunities
o Managing program, budget and variations
o Coordinating engagement and contracts with subcontractor
o Managing SI projects
* Promote technical excellence:
o Mentoring and developing junior engineers in site investigations and report writing
o Driving innovation in SI (advanced in‐situ methods, geophysics, automated monitoring, drones)
o Maintaining close engagement with innovative third‐party specialists, suppliers and contractors
Qualification & Experience
* Degree in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering or Engineering Geology; postgraduate qualifications advantageous.
* Strong practical geological background with local project experience.
* Proven experience delivering geotechnical site investigations, field management, logging, data QA/QC, and timely, high‐quality reporting.
* Thorough knowledge of SI standards (e.g AS 1726, AS 1289).
* Familiarity with TfNSW/Austroads/DTP/TMR specs and relevant international guidance.
* Proficiency with gINT, AGS, GIS/CAD, and Microsoft Office (Excel/Word).
* Experience or interest in mastering Leapfrog and OpenGround implementation.
* Experience working alongside hydrogeology, contamination, and environmental teams on integrated site investigations.
* Excellent client‐facing communication.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills.
* Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills with subcontractors and stakeholders.
* Demonstrated site safety awareness and leadership.
* White Card and valid driver's licence.
* Ability to travel to sites as required.
Why Arcadis?
We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It's why we are pioneering a skill‐based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.
You'll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you'll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.
Together, we can create a lasting legacy. Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.
Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging
We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people.
As an equal opportunity employer, we value and promote diversity at Arcadis and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Veterans and spouses are invited to apply.
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