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Tailings / Geotechnical Engineer
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Tailings / Geotechnical Engineer
Mining & Geotechnical Modeller (Soil Mechanics) – WSP
What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?
At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to create 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 build a career as unique as you.
A Little More About Your Role
You’ll work as part of a diverse team of engineers, scientists, and modellers, assisting in:
- Project delivery from conceptual design through to detailed design and engineering
- Providing specialised technical input for:
- Tailings management facilities
- Heap leach facilities
- Water impoundments
- Waste rock dump design
- Soil mechanics and soil improvement methods
- Geosynthetic materials engineering
- Relevant civil engineering work
- Assisting project managers in the successful delivery of projects, including:
- Time management
- Budget control
- Quality control
- Preparing technical deliverables such as:
- Technical reports
- Drawings
- Specifications
- Bills of quantities
- Cost estimates
This role offers exciting opportunities to travel both within the UK and internationally to:
- Assist clients in solving engineering problems
- Support construction of WSP designs
Travel outside the UK typically requires overnight stays, depending on the project’s nature and client needs.
You’ll develop relationships with clients and represent WSP on-site, along with liaising with:
- The Mining Team (both nationally and internationally)
- Participation in Europe’s Mining Team meetings (as required)
Key additional responsibilities include:
- Mentoring and coaching junior team members at graduate level
- Assisting with business development activities, such as preparing technical proposals
- Adhering to WSP’s values, Code of Conduct, and Equality Policy
- Promoting a safety-first attitude:
- Following WSP’s Health and Safety Policy
- Raising safety concerns through appropriate channels
- Ensuring interdependent Health and Safety culture
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What We Needs You To Demonstrate
Essential:
✔ Degree qualified in:
- Civil engineering
- Geotechnical engineering
- Engineering geology
- With a strong emphasis on soil mechanics and proven experience
✔ Knowledge of:
- National and international design guidelines and regulations
✔ Mining and Geotechnical Experience relating to:
- Mine waste disposal and facilities
✔ Ability to:
- Interpret and monitor results from geotechnical analysis
- Use tools to:
- Design geotechnical structures
- Assist clients with operational requirements
✔ Project Management and Consultancy Experience:
- Supporting client relationships
- Managing projects and teams
✔ Teamwork & Flexibility:
- Experience working effectively in a team environment
- Willingness to travel within the UK and internationally, including to remote locations
Who You Are:
🔹 Proactive and detail-oriented 🔹 Client-focused and able to build strong professional relationships 🔹 Committed to health, safety, and integrity
Disclaimer: If you don’t meet every bullet point, don’t worry! We value all diverse experiences—your fit can still be right for us.
Don’t Just Imagine A Better Future – Be Part of It.
Join a close-knit community of talented individuals, passionate about positive change. WSP’s global network includes 69,000+ employees working across the world to:
🌍 Make lasting impacts on communities—near and far.
About WSP
We’re one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our mission:
💡 Create positive, long-lasting impact through a culture of: ✔ Innovation ✔ Integrity ✔ Inclusivity
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WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?
Work-Life Balance
- Hybrid working policy: Work from home two days a week, or leverage in-office flexibility.
- Balance life’s priorities with the guidance of a supportive company culture.
Inclusivity & Belonging
✨ Diverse backgrounds welcome! We champion: 👥 Authentically bring your whole self to work 🎯 Develop rewarding careers by being true to who you are 🤝 Workplace inclusion at its core
Celebrate a culture where everyone belongs!
Health & Wellbeing
- Thrive programme: Holistic tools to improve your health and wellbeing.
- Virtual GP Service via NHS or Irish Medical Council—accessible at your convenience.
- Workplace adjustments for those with needs.
- Gymflex scheme: Up to 40% off gym memberships through our flexible benefits package.
- Includes a comprehensive menopause support programme.
Flexible Work Practices
🕰 "WSP My Hour": Claim one hour daily for personal activities, flexibly managed.
💼 Additional perks:
- Part-time and hybrid working options
- Extra leave opportunities
- Customisable bank holiday entitlement
Your Development Matters
We invest in your growth through: 📚 Training schemes 🤝 Mentorship 🏆 Chartership support
#WeAreWSP
WSP actively encourages applications from all backgrounds, ensuring opportunities are available to eligible and qualified candidates:
🌈 Regardless of:
- Sex
- Race
- Disability
- Age
- Sexual orientation
- Gender reassignment
- Religion or belief
- Marital status
- Pregnancy/maternity/paternity
As a Disability Confident leader, interviews are guaranteed for all disabled applicants meeting the essential criteria. Let us know if you require workplace adjustments to support your application!
Apply today and be part of shaping the future. 🚀
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