Engineering Manager (North)

Dean & Ling Executive is proud to be partnering with a highly respected specialist geotechnical engineering consultancy with a strong reputation for technical excellence, innovation, and client service. With an established national footprint, this organisation delivers advanced in situ geotechnical investigation, testing, and advisory services to clients across the infrastructure, mining, tailings, energy, buildings, and civil construction sectors.

Renowned for its technical capability, safety culture, and commitment to quality, the business continues to expand its presence across Australia. This is a unique opportunity to join a market leader at a pivotal stage of growth and play a key leadership role in shaping operations, client relationships, and strategic direction across Northern Australia.

Reporting to senior leadership, the Engineering Manager (North) will lead the safe, compliant, and commercially successful delivery of in situ geotechnical testing projects across Queensland and the broader northern region. You will provide technical leadership, oversee project execution, manage client relationships, and support business growth across key sectors including infrastructure, mining, tailings, and construction. This role combines engineering expertise, operational leadership, and commercial acumen to ensure exceptional project outcomes.

You are an accomplished geotechnical engineer with strong technical credentials and proven leadership capability. Ideally, you will hold a Master's degree in Geotechnical Engineering or a related discipline, along with significant experience in geotechnical investigations, in situ testing, and project delivery. You bring a strong understanding of contract management, quality systems, and safety leadership, coupled with the ability to build trusted client relationships and lead high-performing teams.

Your background will likely include:

• Tertiary qualifications in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or a related field, with postgraduate qualifications highly regarded
• Extensive experience in geotechnical consulting, site investigation, and in situ testing
• Demonstrated leadership experience across complex projects
• Strong commercial, contractual, and stakeholder management skills
• A commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement

This is a rare opportunity to join a market-leading specialist in a senior leadership capacity. You will play a pivotal role in shaping regional growth, leading major projects, and influencing the strategic direction of the business.

In return, you will receive:

• A highly competitive executive remuneration package
• The opportunity to lead a high-performing team within a nationally recognised business
• Significant autonomy and influence in a strategically important role
• Long-term career growth and leadership development opportunities

For a strictly confidential discussion, please contact Justin Bindman on 0431 821 593. Alternatively, submit your application via the Apply button or visit www.deanling.com.au