Technical Director Geotechnical

Mott MacDonald • auckland, auckland • Posted July 01, 2026

About the Role

Technical Director – Geotechnical, Auckland

This senior leadership role focuses on ensuring high‑quality technical delivery, pursuing and winning work, and driving commercial performance. You’ll lead a high‑performing team, build trusted client relationships, and actively grow the geotechnical capability across New Zealand.

What you’ll be doing

  • Lead and grow a team of ~10 geotechnical engineers
    • Provide technical direction, coaching and career development
    • Build capability and create a strong, collaborative team culture
  • Drive client engagement and work winning
    • Develop and maintain senior client relationships across public and private sectors
    • Lead bids, proposals and presentations
    • Identify and convert opportunities into secured work
  • Own commercial performance
    • Oversee project profitability, resourcing and risk
    • Support pricing strategi...