PTG Consulting is a growing team of engineering professionals Australia-wide. We are experts in geotechnical, traffic, transport, structural, acoustic, environmental, and civil engineering. We’re inspiring engineering through our innovative practices.

Our technical leaders around the country are mentors for our younger engineers and technicians, providing career aspirations and growth internally. We work on large-scale infrastructure, residential and commercial projects for private, government, and corporate clients, where all our people are encouraged to take a hands-on approach to learning and delivering.

A part of Protest People, when you work with PTG Consulting you’ll have access to a broad range of engineering and technical professionals in the engineering and CMT space.

When you join our team, you’ll be part of our bigger picture – shaping communities through inspiration and innovation.

About the Position:

We have an exciting prospect for a skilled senior geotechnical engineer with 5-7 years of experience to join an expanding and dynamic team in ourTullamarine office as the Team Leader. The ideal candidate will have strong technical knowledge of geotechnical analysis and proven project and people management skills.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead, mentor, and develop staff, including recruitment, training, and performance management

Ensure project timelines are met and deliverables are of high quality through appropriate resource allocation

Drive business development by tracking opportunities, maintaining industry networks, and supporting client relationships

Prepare and manage branch budgets, monitor financial performance, and ensure targets are met

Maintain compliance across administration, reporting, and insurance requirements

Communicate and coordinate with clients,



contractors, and other stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle

Supervise and conduct a wide range of fieldwork

Undertake factual and interpretive geotechnical reporting

Undertake stability assessments with software including SlopeW and/or Geostudio (or similar)

Retaining wall and basement retention design

Conduct and communicate construction verification on foundations and other earthworks assessments

About You:

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering

5-7 years of experience in Geotechnical Engineering

Local experience and understanding of Victorian geology

Proficient in geotechnical logging, interpretive reporting and managing site investigations.

Excellent knowledge of testing soils to relevant Australian and State or Territory Standards

Member of Engineers Australia

RPEV or CPEng Qualification

Knowledge of quality, safety and environmental compliance requirements and a commitment to keeping safety at the core of everything you do

Personable with strong communication skills, both written and verbal

Proven track record of managing client relationships

Proven track record of managing staff

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Ability to travel to project sites as needed

Current Automatic Class C Drivers License

Why Join Us?

Be part of something amazing and join us on our growth journey

Ongoing learning & development focused on your career ambitions

Flexible working opportunities

We foster a culture where our people are encouraged to seek opportunities to grow and achieve their career aspirations

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📌 Senior Geotechnical Team Lead — Flexible Work (Melbourne)
🏢 PTG Group
📍 Melbourne