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Tailings / Geotechnical Engineer
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Tailings / Geotechnical Engineer
Senior Mining Geotechnical Engineer – Tailings & Waste Rock Disposal
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At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.
About the Role
Join our team of engineers, scientists, and modellers as a Senior Mining Geotechnical Engineer, responsible for:
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Providing specialised technical input for high-impact projects worldwide, including:
- Tailings management facilities
- Heap leach facilities
- Water impoundments
- Waste rock dump design
- Soil mechanics and soil improvement methods
- Geosynthetic materials engineering
- Related civil engineering solutions
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Supporting project delivery by:
- Managing own involvement in projects (time, budget, and quality control)
- Preparing technical reports, drawings, specifications, bills of quantities, and cost estimates
- Assisting project managers in hitting project targets
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Building strong client relationships by:
- Representing WSP on site and providing hands-on expertise
- Assisting clients in solving engineering challenges
- Supporting construction of WSP designs (both domestically and internationally)
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Facilitating internal collaboration by:
- Participating in cross-functional networks (including WSP’s Europe Mining Team meetings)
- Providing mentoring & coaching to graduate team members
- Supporting business development efforts (e.g., technical proposal preparation)
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- Upholding WSP’s core values and policies:
- Acting in line with the Code of Conduct
- Promoting a ‘safety first’ culture
- Adhering to Equality Policy, Health & Safety Policy, and associated procedures
Ideal Candidates
We’re looking for a degree-qualified Civil/Geotechnical Engineer or Engineering Geologist with a passion for soil mechanics, complemented by the following:
Key Strengths & Experience
✔ Proven expertise in soil mechanics (theoretical and practical) ✔ Mining & geotechnical experience relating to mine waste disposal/facilities ✔ Technical reporting & client liaison skills – including supporting project teams, projects, and consultations ✔ Project management experience, balancing client needs with technical precision ✔ Ability to interpret & monitor geotechnical data using industry tools (e.g., finite element analysis, simulation software) ✔ Familiarity with national & international design guidelines (e.g., tailings facility codes, geotechnical standards) ✔ Willingness & capacity for travel:
- Prescribed travel within the UK and internationally (often requiring overnight stays)
- Potential assignments to remote project sites
PersonalAttributes
- Thrives in a collaborative team environment
- Approachable mentor for junior staff
- Proactive with business development (e.g., proposal writing)
- Committed to sustainability, risk mitigation, and operational integrity
Why Work at WSP?
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We’re a global community of engineers, scientists, and designers united by a passion for positive impact. With 69,000+ employees worldwide, our British/Irish team of 11,000 professionals delivers excellence:
🌍 Career Growth & Development
- Access to Chartership and industry accreditation pathways
- Nurturing mentorship programmes for both mentees and mentors
💡 Innovation & Purpose
- Innovative projects with measurable impact on global communities
- Hybrid working model for 2 days/week at home, with opportunities to connect in person
- Opportunity to shape tomorrow’s solutions in mining, geotechnical, and civil engineering
📈 Flexible, Inclusive Culture
- WSP My Hour™: Add 1-hour personal time to your schedule flexibly
- Part-time/remote work options tailored to needs
- Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) championing inclusion
- Workplace adjustments for neurodivergent and disabled employees
🏥 Health & Wellbeing
- Virtual GP/mental health support via Thrive programme
- Gymflex discount: 40% off annual gym memberships
- Menopause/specific medical support
Equal Opportunities & Inclusivity
We positively encourage applications from all backgrounds:
- Disabled applicants (subject to meeting criteria)
- Women, BME communities, LGBTQ+, neurodivergent groups, etc.
As a Disability Confident employer, we ensure all disabled candidates at the interview stage are considered.
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