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Associate Geotechnical Tailings Engineer: London
Salary: GBP 70,000 - GBP 90,000 + Benefits
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Associate Geotechnical Tailings Engineer to join a leading international engineering consultancy in London. This role is ideal for an experienced geotechnical professional looking to take on a technical leadership position, delivering major mining and tailings projects across the UK and internationally.
You will play a key role in the design and assessment of tailings storage facilities, mine waste infrastructure, and water retaining structures, working alongside multidisciplinary teams on complex and high-profile projects. This position offers the opportunity to lead projects, mentor engineers, and contribute to the continued growth of an established dams and tailings team.
The Role Will Involve
- Leading the design and assessment of tailings storage facilities and associated geotechnical infrastructure
- Delivering geotechnical analysis including slope stability, seepage, foundation, and earthworks design
- Managing projects from feasibility studies through to detailed design and construction support
- Producing high-quality technical reports, design documentation, and engineering calculations
- Reviewing ground investigation data and developing geotechnical models
- Providing technical leadership and mentoring junior engineers
- Managing client relationships and supporting business development activities
- Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams across international mining projects
- Undertaking occasional site visits and inspections where required
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The Ideal Candidate Will Have
- A degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Engineering Geology, or a related discipline
- Chartered Engineer status (or be working towards chartership)
- Extensive experience in geotechnical engineering, ideally with exposure to tailings facilities, dams, or mining infrastructure
- Strong knowledge of geotechnical design principles, including slope stability, seepage, and earthworks
- Experience using industry-standard software such as GeoStudio (Slope/W, Seep/W), PLAXIS, or similar
- Willingness to travel for project work when required
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This is an excellent opportunity to join a globally recognized engineering consultancy working on technically challenging mining and tailings projects. You'll be part of a collaborative team delivering innovative engineering solutions, with excellent opportunities for career progression, technical development, and involvement in landmark international projects.
Benefits Include
- Competitive salary
- Annual bonus
- Hybrid and flexible working
- Private healthcare
- Enhanced pension contribution
- Professional membership fees paid
- Ongoing technical and leadership development
- Opportunities to work on major international mining and tailings projects
- Clear pathway for further career progression
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