Mine jobs in United Kingdom

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WSP is looking to grow our Mine Engineering & Stability Team, offering integrated mining studies and advisory working to meet our client's objectives and solve their challenges.

Are you an experienced long-term planner with a track record across mining operations and studies? A Principal Mining Engineer ready for a change, or a Senior Mining Engineer looking for that step up? Work-life balance with flexible working arrangements between the office and home?

Reporting to the Technical Director Mining, working from either London or elsewhere in the UK, we're seeking people with more than just great technical skills, but a drive and passion to grow and do things differently. In the world's largest mining consultancy, this is where you start; where you take it from there is up to you.

What you'll do...

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

We'll be looking for you to demonstrate...

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

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Work-life balance?

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Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria; please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.

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