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Senior Mining Engineer

WSP
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Description

Location
London or elsewhere in the UK, with flexible working arrangements between office and home.

Hours
Full Time, with travel both domestically and internationally as required to support project work.

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
At WSP, you have the opportunity to shape a career as unique as you. Join our Mine Engineering & Stability Team, delivering integrated mining studies and advisory services to meet client objectives and solve complex challenges. We are seeking a Senior Mining Engineer with experience in long-term planning across mining operations and studies, or a Mining Engineer ready to take the next step. Reporting to the Technical Director for Mining, you will work on mining studies and projects from conception to completion at all stages of the life cycle. Your responsibilities will include providing advice on mining methods, development paths, life of mine planning, and optimisation strategies. You will assist in developing cost models and financial analyses, support due diligence reviews for mergers and acquisitions or project finance, and act as an interface between mine advisory disciplines and capital projects, asset management, and environmental groups. Safety leadership is key, as is mentoring and supporting junior engineers through guidance, training, and professional development. Join the world’s largest mining consultancy and take your career to the next level.

Requirements

Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Mine Engineering or similar.
Proven experience in a similar mining role.
Strong proficiency in mine planning software such as Deswik, Vulcan, Surpac.
Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to inspire and mentor engineers.
Excellent communication, report writing, analytical and problem-solving skills.
Previous consulting experience is highly regarded.

About you
Passionate about mining engineering and eager to grow and innovate.
Strong interpersonal skills to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams.
Committed to safety leadership and fostering a positive work environment.
Flexible and adaptable to travel requirements and flexible working arrangements.

Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Mine Engineering or a related field is required.
Additional certifications or training in mining software and project management are advantageous.

Expiry date: 21/11/2026
Senior Mining Engineer
Company:
WSP
Job Type:
Full-time
Location:
London