KCB is a multidisciplinary engineering, geoscience, and environmental consulting firm grounded in our values of Passion, Integrity, and Excellence. With teams across North America, South America, Australasia, and Europe, we bring together global technical knowledge, local insight, and a shared commitment to solving complex challenges that matter.

Guided by our long-term ambition of Globally Connected Excellence and our purpose of Sustaining the Future, we work alongside our clients to deliver lasting solutions that strengthen resilience and benefit future generations.

As part of our continued growth in Australia, we are seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join our team in Perth, Western Australia.

This is a career-defining opportunity for an experienced engineer who combines strong technical capability with leadership, business development, and client relationship management skills. You will play a key role in the delivery of significant tailings, dam, mine waste, and geotechnical projects while helping grow KCB's presence and reputation across Western Australia, Australia, and internationally.

Working within our globally connected team, you will contribute across the full project lifecycle, from early-stage investigations and studies through to detailed design, construction support, operational reviews, and closure planning. You'll also help shape the next generation of engineers through mentoring, coaching, and technical leadership.

Who We're Looking For

We are looking for an experienced consulting engineer who is recognised for their technical expertise and trusted by clients to solve complex engineering challenges.

The successful candidate will be comfortable leading multidisciplinary teams, engaging directly with clients, developing new business opportunities, and providing senior technical review and direction across a diverse portfolio of projects.

This role will suit someone who is motivated by technical excellence, enjoys building long-term client relationships, and wants to contribute to the ongoing growth of KCB's Australian business.

What You Will Do

As a Senior Geotechnical Engineer, you will:

- Lead and contribute to the planning, design, assessment, and management of tailings storage facilities, mine waste facilities, water storage dams, and associated earthworks infrastructure.
- Provide senior technical leadership and review for complex geotechnical, tailings, and dam engineering projects.
- For the right candidate with appropriate experience,



fulfill Engineer of Record roles for operational facilities as part of a larger technical project team.

- Undertake and oversee
- Slope stability assessments

- Seepage and groundwater analyses

- Tailings deposition modelling
- Dam safety and risk assessments

- Closure and rehabilitation planning
- Material characterisation and interpretation of laboratory and field investigation data

- Lead geotechnical investigations, field programs, site inspections, construction monitoring, and QA/QC activities.
- Prepare and review technical reports, design documentation, specifications, proposals, and engineering studies.
- Manage multidisciplinary project teams to deliver projects safely, efficiently, and to a high technical standard.
- Provide project management leadership including planning, budgeting, scheduling, resource coordination, and contract management.
- Develop and maintain solid relationships with existing and prospective clients.
- Identify, pursue, and help secure new business opportunities across the mining, resources, and water sectors.
- Lead or contribute to proposals, tenders, and contract negotiations.
- Mentor and coach graduate, junior, and intermediate engineers, supporting their professional development and technical growth.
- Promote technical excellence, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement across the business.
- Work in accordance with KCB's Quality Management System and Health & Safety requirements.
- Collaborate with teams across Australia and KCB's global network.

What You Bring We are seeking a highly capable engineer with a strong track record in project delivery, client engagement, and leadership.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

- Bachelor of Engineering (Civil, Geotechnical, or equivalent).
- Approximately 10+ years' experience in geotechnical, tailings, dam, mine waste, or related engineering disciplines.
- Proven experience delivering tailings, dam, and geotechnical projects within a consulting or mining workplace.
- Demonstrated expertise in one or more of the following:
- Tailings storage facility design and management

- Dam and embankment engineering

- Mine waste management facilities

- Closure and rehabilitation planning




- Geotechnical investigations and construction support

- Strong understanding of relevant industry guidelines and standards including ANCOLD, GISTM, ICOLD, and CDA.
- Experience using geotechnical analysis software such as GeoStudio, SLOPE/W, SEEP/W, Rocscience, PLAXIS, FLAC, GoldSim, Muk3D, or similar packages.
- Excellent technical report writing, review, and communication skills.
- Demonstrated experience leading projects and multidisciplinary teams.
- A proven ability to develop and maintain strong client relationships.
- Experience preparing proposals, developing scopes of work, and contributing to business development activities.
- A genuine interest in mentoring and developing less experienced engineers.
- Chartered status (CPEng, RPEQ, NER or equivalent), or eligibility to obtain registration, will be highly regarded.

Why Join KCB? At KCB, you'll have the opportunity to work on some of the mining and water industry's most significant and technically challenging projects while building your career within a recognised global consultancy.

- Additional Superannuation: 2.5% extra to secure your future.
- Income Protection Insurance: Peace of mind for you and your family.
- Parental and Volunteer Leave: Support for your personal and community commitments.

- Annual Leave Purchase Scheme
- Novated Leasing: Flexible vehicle leasing options.
- Hybrid Working Policy: Balance work and life with our flexible approach.
- Social and Mental Well-being Initiatives: Programs to support your overall well-being.
- Training and Development Opportunities: Continuous growth and learning.
- Additional incentives may be available dependent on the performance of the company, business unit and individual.

This role offers a dynamic and collaborative work environment, with opportunities for professional growth and development. Are you up to the challenge? Please apply online.

Contact Richard Lumb | Talent Acquisition & Onboarding Specialist

07 3518 0925

About Us:

KCB Australia Pty Ltd (KCB) is a multi-disciplinary consulting firm providing engineering, geoscience and environmental services globally. We offer a full range of services from our offices in Australia, Canada, USA, UK, Brazil and Peru. Read more about us here www.klohn.com.

We respect the uniqueness that makes you, you. We are committed to employment equity and encourage applications from all qualified career seekers. KCB is an Australian Business Awards Employer of Choice recipient (2015-2025).

📌 Senior Geotechnical Engineer (Perth)
🏢 Klohn Crippen Berger
📍 Perth