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About the Role:
WSP’s National Technical Contracting (Geotechnical Laboratories) business is seeking a dynamic leader to oversee our South Australian region, including two established NATA-accredited testing facilities. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a team of approximately 10 staff, drive technical excellence, and grow our laboratory services for both internal and external clients.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and promote Health and Safety across laboratory operations
- Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and support for staff development
- Oversee laboratory testing and project delivery to prescribed technical standards (ASTM & Australian Standards)
- Manage laboratory equipment calibration and maintenance
- Ensure staff training in health, safety, and technical protocols
- Interpret and analyse test data, ensuring compliance with NATA requirements
- Prepare reports, proposals, and documentation as required
- Build and maintain relationships with clients, suppliers, and stakeholders
- Conduct project site visits and participate in project-specific rosters
- Approve timesheets and expenses, and produce quarterly status reports
- Manage sample storage and disposal
- Other duties as required
Key Attributes:
- Degree or Diploma in Civil Engineering, Engineering Geology, or similar relevant qualification
- Minimum 3 years’ full-time experience in construction materials testing
- Demonstrated commitment to Health and Safety
- Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills
- Knowledge of NATA accreditation requirements and Australian test methods
- Solid troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to work autonomously
- Project management experience (PM level 2 or above preferred)
- Experience in consultancy or laboratory testing environments
- Developed industry or internal network for business development
- Willingness to undertake first aid training (supported by WSP)
- Flexibility to meet role expectations
- Full driving licence required
Benefits:
- Develop skills in project, budget, people, marketing, leadership, stakeholder engagement, and reporting
- Expand your professional network locally and nationally
- Build your personal brand within a leading organisation
- Gain experience managing a P&L within the National Technical Contracting business
- Accommodation and vehicle provided if located in Roxby Downs
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Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 73,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.
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- Published on 26 Nov 2025, 3:50 AM