About

• Geotechnical Engineer - Christchurch

• At Babbage Consultants, we’re an employee-owned, multi-disciplinary practice bringing together architecture, engineering, planning, and environmental expertise to deliver projects that make a real impact across Aotearoa.

• Are you ready to take the next step in your geotechnical engineering career? Join our Christchurch-based team at Babbage, where you’ll be part of a collaborative and supportive environment delivering innovative and practical solutions across a diverse range of projects.

• This is a fantastic opportunity to work alongside a highly capable team, supported by our civil, structural, building services, and environmental specialists.

• The Role
• You’ll play a key part in the delivery of geotechnical projects from planning through to completion - applying your technical expertise to ensure high-quality, cost-effective outcomes.

• Plan, coordinate, and supervise geotechnical investigations.
• Prepare and review site investigation and geotechnical reports.
• Manage and analyse geotechnical laboratory testing and interpret results.
• Contribute to practical, innovative design solutions for a variety of ground conditions.
• Prepare design documentation and construction or contract deliverables.
• Oversee QA for earthworks, construction monitoring, and liaise effectively with clients, contractors, and regulators.
• Provide oversight and quality assurance for fieldwork undertaken by others.
• Manage assigned projects, ensuring delivery on time, on budget, and to professional standards.
• What You’ll Bring

You’ll bring a balance of technical strength, practical experience, and a collaborative mindset — along with

• A degree in Geotechnical or Civil Engineering (BE or BSc (Eng))
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in NZ consultancies.
• Strong grounding in Civil and Geotechnical Engineering with an understanding of Geology.
• Experience in geotechnical investigations, geological mapping, data interpretation, and analysis.
• Sound understanding of geotechnical design and construction practices.
• Working towards CPEng - Chartership with Engineering NZ.
• Proficiency in computer-based design and analysis tools.

• Why Join Us?
• At Babbage, you’ll work on diverse and technically challenging projects across Canterbury and throughout New Zealand. You’ll be part of a supportive, social, and collaborative team that values balance, innovation, and professional growth. As a proud NZ-owned multi-disciplinary consultancy, your work will make a real and lasting impact on our clients and communities.

• What Drives Us
• Our mission is to deliver a holistic, efficient, and human-centred building experience. We help clients shape their projects and navigate the complexities of time, cost, stress, and sustainability - always with a focus on meeting their real needs.

• People are at the heart of everything we do. By encouraging open dialogue, shared ownership, and collaboration, we create impactful projects that leave a lasting positive mark - not just for our clients, but for communities and the environment too.

• Apply today and be part of a collaborative team driving engineering excellence.