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Tailings / Geotechnical Engineer
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Tailings / Geotechnical Engineer
Technical Civil & Geotechnical Engineer (Mining Wastes Specialist)
What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?
At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to world-changing projects, and connect with the brightest minds in your field to deliver your best work. Embrace your curiosity in a culture that champions new ideas, diverse perspectives, and collaborative excellence. Shape a career as unique as you—join a world of opportunity.
About the Role
Work as part of a diverse multidisciplinary team—engineers, scientists, and modellers—to deliver high-impact projects across:
- Conceptual and detailed tailings management facilities
- Heap leach facility design
- Water impoundment and waste rock dump engineering
- Soil mechanics & improvement projects
- Geosynthetic materials & civil engineering solutions
Key Responsibilities
- Provide specialised technical expertise in geotechnical design, mine waste disposal, soil mechanics, and related civil engineering for projects worldwide.
- Support and mentor graduate and junior colleagues in technical and business development.
- Deliver high-stakes projects on-time, on-budget, and within quality standards:
- Manage time, cost, and technical compliance
- Prepare technical reports, designs, specifications, bills of quantities, and cost estimates
- Collaborate with clients and teams—enabling international mobility:
- Travel may be required in the UK and globally (including remote locations) for site visits, problem-solving, and design implementation.
- Overnights will likely be necessary, depending on project needs.
- Build and maintain strong client relationships, representing WSP professionally both internally and externally.
- Engage with the global Mining Team, joining virtual & in-person discussions to exchange specialist knowledge.
- Proactively contribute to business development by assisting with:
- Technical proposal preparation
- Client engagement initiatives
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Core Commitment to WSP Values & Policy
- Adhere to the WSP Code of Conduct at all times.
- Uphold ethical integrity, raise concerns transparently, and demonstrate:
- A "safety first" mind-set (compliance with WSP’s health and safety policies)
- Strict alignment with WSP’s Equality Policy—ensuring inclusive and fair conduct in all actions.
What We’re Looking For
Essential Criteria
You will need to demonstrate:
- A degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or Engineering Geology—with a strong specialism in soil mechanics.
- Proven practical experience in:
- Mine waste facilities (tailings, heap leaches, dumps)
- Geotechnical design relevant to mining operations
- Technical proficiency to:
- Interpret data and monitor geotechnical structure performance using analytical tools.
- Support operational requirements for clients.
- Consultancy & project management experience including:
- Relationship handling and stakeholder engagement.
- Collaborating across teams (internally & externally).
- Empathy to travel (UK and internationally, including occasional remote assignments).
Nice to Have
- Prior engagement with national/international mining projects or industry-specific frameworks.
- A willingness to mentor younger colleagues or contribute to WSP’s global community of practice.
Still keen but feel your skills don’t cover exactly these points? We’d love to hear from you—external experience is transferable, and we adapt to your potential.
Imagine a Better Future, Together
Join our tight-knit community of over 69,000 employees united by ambition. Here, we strive to make a multiplier effect—leading to better futures for individuals, communities, and industries worldwide.
About Us
One of the world’s leading engineering & professional services firms, we unlock innovation at the intersection of safety, sustainability, and inclusion. With over 11,000 talented professionals across the UK & Ireland, we blend local roots with global expertise to deliver a real, measurable difference for the places we serve.
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Why Join Our Team?
Work-Life Balance
- Flexible working: Our hybrid model grants the freedom to work two days from home per week while fostering collaboration in inspiring office spaces across the UK.
Inclusivity & Belonging
- We advocate for a culture of inclusion, embracing differences at every level. From ERGs (Employee Resource Groups) to one-on-one allyship, we empower authenticity so every voice shapes our collective purpose.
Health & Well-Being
A proactive investment in your well-being:
- Thrive programme: Initiatives to help improve your physical and mental health.
- Virtual GP Access: Convenient NHS/Irish GP consultations at your fingertips when needed.
- Flexible workplace accommodations for your needs, including our 40%-discounted gym partnerships via Gymflex and a comprehensive menopause support programme.
“Flex Your Time”
- WSP My Hour: Naturally integrate personal activities into your day at a time that works for you.
- Part-time & flexible working: Options tailored to your productivity rhythm.
- Vitally add: Purchase extra leave or use your bank holidays flexibly.
Your Development
We develop literally and figuratively—backed by:
- Training opportunities.
- Career mentorship.
- Support for Chartered recognition.
Equality & Opportunity
We actively champion diversity and are committed to fairness. As a Disability Confident employer, we interview eligible disabled candidates meeting the criteria—let us know attention details for reasonable adjustments. We positively welcome talent from all backgrounds, ensuring representation here reflects the human complexity we serve globally.
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