Job Description

Senior Mining Engineer – WSP in the UK & Ireland

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Job Description

What you’ll do

• Mining studies and projects from conception to completion, at all stages of the life cycle.
• Provide advice on mining methods, development paths, life of mine planning, and optimisation strategies to clients.
• Assist in developing cost models and complete financial analysis, from options studies to project economic analysis.
• Support due diligence reviews for mergers and acquisitions or project finance, working with broad multi-disciplinary teams.
• Act as an interface between mine advisory disciplines (geotechnical, water, tailings, closure) and capital projects, asset management and environmental groups.
• Undertake travel domestically and internationally as required to support project work.
• Provide safety leadership in identifying and alleviating high-priority safety hazards.
• Mentor and support junior engineers, providing guidance, training, and professional development opportunities.

What we’re looking for

• Bachelor’s degree in Mine Engineering or similar.
• Previous demonstrated experience in a similar mining role.
• Strong proficiency in mine planning software (e.g., Deswik, Vulcan, Surpac) and other relevant mining software.
• Demonstrated leadership qualities and the ability to mentor junior/senior engineers.
• Excellent communication and report writing skills, with solid analytical and problem-solving ability.
• Previous consulting experience will be highly regarded.

About us

We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 72,800 passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.

What’s in it for you

• Work-life balance with hybrid working policy: work from home two days a week and collaborate in modern offices across the UK.
• Inclusivity and belonging: a culture that encourages bringing your whole self to work, supported by employee resource groups.
• Health and wellbeing: Thrive programme, Virtual GP, reasonable workplace adjustments, Gymflex, and menopause support package.
• Flex your time: WSP My Hour to take one hour per day for personal activities, with flexibility to adjust as needed; part-time and flexible working arrangements available; option to purchase additional leave; bank holiday entitlement flexibility.
• Your development: training, mentoring, and support for Chartership and career growth.

We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of background. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria; please indicate if you require workplace adjustments.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

• Professional Services

Apply today to be part of landmark projects around the world and make a meaningful impact in the communities you care about.