What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?
We’re seeking a Senior Geotechnician with at least 10 years' of earthworks supervision experience to join our Brisbane-based Geotechnical & Tunnels team and contribute to some of Australia’s most interesting and technically challenging projects. You’ll be supported by strong local teams, a global network of expertise, and clear pathways for career growth , while balancing hands-on fieldwork and client‑focused project delivery.
At WSP, we’re future ready and we’re committed to helping you shape a meaningful, long‑term career in geotechnical engineering.
At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.
As a Senior Geotechnician you will:
- Oversee and provide site supervision for construction projects, ensuring strict adherence to quality control and assurance standards. The role is mainly a site-based role across multiple sites.
- Undertake site activities including earthworks supervision (Level 1), supervise labour, equipment, and materials, and maintain rigorous safety and quality records.
- Collaborate with project teams, communicate progress to managers, and contribute to project success.
- Comply with role specific SHEQ obligations.
- Lead and foster a good safety culture to ensure the safety and well-being of all staff within the team.
- Foster an engaged and high performing workforce, with a focus on mentoring, training, and development.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues from all parts of the WSP business.
- Ensure compliance with all corporate governance, business system, quality and risk management obligations.
- Provide input on multiple projects of varying complexity and size.
Seek information to understand client needs and effectively anticipate and meet client needs including coordination with other disciplines.
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What you’ll bring:
Why WSP?
Imagine a better future for you, and for us all.
Joining WSP means becoming part of a global team of over 73,000, united by a shared passion for making a positive impact.
- Join WSP’s Earth and Environment business, a nationally renowned business unit with a proven history of delivery high quality innovative work across sectors.
- Deliver work that genuinely shapes communities, grounded in WSP’s mission to provide sustainable solutions with deep environmental and social responsibility.
- Grow in a culture built on collaboration, inclusion, and belonging, where diverse perspectives power innovation and employees feel valued and supported.
- Enjoy work/life flexibility and strong career pathways, plus global mobility, health and wellbeing programs, and social initiatives.
