About the Role
As a Graduate Geotechnical Engineer / Graduate Engineering Geologist, you will work as part of our technical delivery team, contributing to a broad range of geotechnical projects across investigation, assessment, design and reporting. Key responsibilities include:
Supporting site investigations, fieldwork and data collection
Assisting with logging, sampling and factual recording
Processing and interpreting geotechnical data
Contributing to ground models, analysis and design tasks under senior guidance
Assisting with preparation of reports and technical deliverables
Undertaking construction inspections and quality control
Working in accordance with quality, health, safety and environmental systems
Developing strong professional communication skills with internal teams and clients
Actively engaging in professional development and CPD
You’ll receive close support, structured development, and regular feedback to help you build confidence, capability and professional judgement, progressing toward independent project delivery over time.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Civil / Geotechnical Engineering or Engineering Geology (or nearing completion)
Graduate Membership of Engineering New Zealand (or eligibility to join)
Strong interest in geotechnical practice, investigation, design and applied engineering geology
Good IT capability, including competence with Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word), ability to work confidently with data, and willingness to learn specialist geotechnical and GIS software
Ability to work both independently (with support) and collaboratively as part of a team
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Good organisational skills and ability to meet deadlines
Commitment to safe work practices and quality processes
Eligibility to work in New Zealand and a full NZ driver’s licence (fieldwork component
About the Company
Gibb Ritchie is a specialist geotechnical consultancy built around capable people doing meaningful work.
We want thoughtful, engaged engineers and geologists who care about doing things well — people who enjoy tackling complex ground problems, taking ownership of their work, and contributing positively to clients and project teams.
You’ll be part of a supportive, experienced team that backs you to develop both technically and as a consultant. We offer real project responsibility (with appropriate guidance), exposure to interesting and challenging work, and a culture that values judgement, personal growth and good engineering.
What we offer
At Gibb Ritchie, we want good people to do good work and build strong careers. When you join us, you can expect:
Meaningful Work & Real Responsibility
Work on interesting and technically challenging projects, with opportunities to take ownership of outcomes appropriate to your level of experience.
Professional Development & Career Growth
We are committed to developing capable consultants as well as strong technical professionals. This includes mentoring, structured progression and support toward Chartered status or Professional Engineering Geologist registration.
Supportive, Experienced Team
A collaborative environment where good judgement, clear thinking and quality engineering are valued and supported.
Clear Technical Pathway
Exposure to robust ground modelling, geotechnical design, risk communication and practical engineering outcomes that build confidence and capability.
Client Exposure & Consulting Skills
Guidance and opportunities to develop client relationships, communication skills and consulting judgement as your career progresses.
Strong Professional Standards
Well-structured systems that support high-quality work, safety and good engineering practice.
Benefits
Competitive salary based on experience and capability
Structured professional development planning
Financial and mentoring support toward professional registration (CPEng / CMEngNZ / PEngGeo)
Paid professional membership support (where appropriate)
Opportunities to work across a variety of interesting project types
Responsibility and trust as capability grows
Modern digital working environment
Flexible working arrangements where practical
Supportive team culture and approachable leadership
Genuine long-term career pathway within a growing specialist consultancy