Technical Director Dams & Tailings Engineer

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Detail information about job Technical Director Dams & Tailings Engineer. Terms and conditions vacancy

• Work with industry leaders and to develop your career
• An organisation culture that promotes safety, teamwork, integrity & respect
• Busy team working on exciting projects

 As a result of strong growth within our business, an opportunity has arisen for a Technical Director Dams & Tailings Engineer to join our high performing Dams & Tailings team, which services water, industrial, energy and resources clients in Western Australia and elsewhere. The successful applicant will be a degree qualified civil or geotechnical engineer with a minimum of 10 years’ of relevant experience. Professional Chartership will be considered an advantage. Female candidates are encouraged to apply for this role.  
Primary responsibilities of the position include:
 

• Maintaining key client relationships and actively participating in client relationship management activities;
• Securing project opportunities for the team through business development activities including developing proposals, reports and technical analysis;
• Provide technical leadership on dams and tailings engineering projects;
• Delivering successful project outcomes by ensuring on time and on budget design; and

 
In order to be successful in this role you will demonstrate capability in the following areas:
 

• Proficient technical capability across tailings engineering, including all project phases from planning and approvals to operation and closure;
• Extensive experience of detail design and execution phases;
• Proficient knowledge of relevant Australian standards, industry guidelines and current industry practices;
• Established industry profile through participation in professional associations;
• Ability to manage and coordinate interfaces with other disciplines (e.g. environmental, hydrological, mechanical, civil, structural, I&C);
• Demonstrated application of Safety in Design principles;
• Well-developed verbal and written communication skills;
• Leadership and team development skills, cooperative with team members with sharing of information and knowledge;
• Alignment with GHD’s values of safety, teamwork, respect and integrity.

 
Benefits

• Staff discounts on selected health insurance, gyms, travel and accommodation
• A generous parental leave policy for both men and women
• Access to an employee assistance program
• A variety of flexible working arrangements
• An inclusive environment that wins awards for workplace diversity

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a large, well established organisation with a culture that promotes safety, teamwork, integrity and respect. As a valued member of the business, you will have the opportunity to work with industry leaders and to develop your career through the GHD Business School.
 
Passionate about the communities in which we live, we have a reputation for providing sustainable water solutions covering every element of the water cycle for urban, rural and industrial water applications.