Technical Director - Geotechnical Engineering

Technical Director – Geotechnical Engineering

At Aurecon, we are optimistic about the future. We are thinkers, solvers, and collaborators who work with our clients to deliver the infrastructure and assets that strengthen communities and create a sustainable future.

What you’ll do

As a Technical Director, Geotechnical, based in our Brisbane Office, you’ll contribute to projects and programs that make a real difference and be part of a team that embraces challenges, welcomes diverse ideas, and engineer solutions with people and outcomes in mind.

Advise clients on complex engineering projects from concept to delivery

Work with multidisciplinary teams to solve technical challenges

Deliver high-quality advice that informs decisions

Contribute to resilient and innovative and impactful engineering solutions

Apply advanced analytics and optimisation to enhance performance

What you’ll bring

Provide technical leadership in the planning, design and delivery of complex geotechnical solutions, aligned with the Aurecon Blueprint.

Bring recognised subject matter expertise in Geotechnical Design

Lead by example - demonstrating inclusive leadership behaviours that inspire trust, collaboration and high performance, including mentorship and coaching of emerging professionals

Champion safe, sustainable, resilient and impactful design outcomes, ensuring compliance with all regulatory and legislative requirements

Be recognised internally and externally as a technical authority in Geotechnics, particularly when navigating complex technical challenges

The ability to see the big picture and challenge assumptions

Major project experience with Department of Transport and Main Roads will be looked on favourably

How we support your growth

We believe your career should be a rewarding adventure. You will tackle some of the world’s most complex infrastructure challenges, in an environment that supports your ambitions, where we hold ourselves, and each other, to the highest standards. Recognised by the AFR as a Best Place to Work in 2026, we embrace diverse perspectives, giving you the opportunity to make a real impact.

Who we are

We are an engineering consultancy with more than 6,000 people across Australia, New Zealand and Asia. We believe the world needs people who can engineer possibilities; people who can create infrastructure that makes life better for people and the planet. That is why we are here – to bring ideas to life, the Aurecon way.

Ready for your next adventure?

If this sounds like your next step, we’d love to hear from you. We value diverse experiences and welcome applications for fulltime and flexible working arrangements. For recruitment adjustments, contact WorkplaceAdjustment@aurecongroup.com.

Our hiring decisions are made by people, not AI. We’re most interested in your individual thinking and experiences - so please ensure your application reflects your authentic perspective.