Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Minimum Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering (BSc in Civil Engineering) is required.
• Must be a registered professional with the Engineering Institution of Zambia or a similar recognised body.
• At least 10 years of experience in geotechnical civil engineering, specialising in the management and design of tailings.
• Proven project management capabilities, including extensive experience in conducting detailed site investigations.
• Demonstrated proficiency in sustaining and growing client relationships, skilled in proposal development, and effective at engaging both prospective and existing clients.
• Strong ability to operate independently and lead project teams, as well as mentor junior and mid-level technical staff.
• Expertise in Geotechnical software.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee and direct complex engineering projects to ensure delivery on time and with high quality.
• Lead the technical design, slope stability analysis, and conduct both field and laboratory geotechnical testing, focusing on tailings.
• Apply advanced principles of soil mechanics in modelling and analysis, including critical state line, finite element method modelling, and triaxial testing.
• Prepare and review technical documents, including reports, feasibility studies, and project proposals, with a particular focus on tailings management and design.

Skills:

• Excellent communication skills in English, coupled with a strong aptitude in technical writing for effective documentation and report generation.