Associate Director- Mining

Arup; Ledston; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit Share

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Income protection

Job summary

Arup is seeking an Associate Director to grow the Mining Centre of Excellence in the UK and support international projects. The role combines strong technical depth with strategic leadership to deliver advisory and design work across mining, tunnelling and underground excavation within a multidisciplinary team.

You will lead client engagements, build trusted partnerships across the mining value chain, mentor colleagues and drive Arup’s sustainable mining ambitions on projects in the UK, EIMEA

Qualifications

• Masters degree in Mining Engineering or related field.
• Chartered status or equivalent professional accreditation.
• Significant practical experience in mining, tunnelling and underground excavation design or support.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and complex projects.
• Experience on international projects and client development.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver advisory and technical projects across mining, tunnelling and underground excavation.
• Provide design leadership and project management for major mining/construction initiatives.
• Mentor and coach team members across senior and junior levels.
• Develop mining market strategy and client engagements supporting growth.
• Build trusted relationships with clients and stakeholders across the mining value chain.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Client relations

Communication

Mentoring

Strategic thinking

Education

Masters in Mining Engineering

Chartered status

Job description

Joining Arup

Arup's purpose, shared values and collaborative approach have set us apart for 80 years, guiding how we shape a better world.

Our Resources and Critical Materials business brings together expertise across mining, quarrying, waste, energy, water, infrastructure and environment to support the responsible supply of critical materials essential to society. As demand for critical minerals accelerates, we see a unique opportunity to redefine how mining projects are planned, delivered and operated, integrating sustainability, resilience and whole system thinking from the outset.

We are not a traditional mining consultancy. We bring whole system thinking across infrastructure, energy and environment to redefine project outcomes and support more sustainable development of mining projects globally.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an Associate Director to play a pivotal role in growing our Mining Centre of Excellence in the UK to deliver locally and support international projects.

This is a senior position within a small and expanding team, with ambition to significantly grow our presence in the mining sector. You will combine strong technical expertise with strategic thinking, delivering work for our clients and helping to position Arup as a trusted advisor in the sustainable development of mining projects across the UK, EIMEA and globally.

You will bring together Arup’s multidisciplinary capabilities to support clients across the mining lifecycle, from early-stage strategy and planning through to design, development and operational support, while maintaining sufficient technical depth to lead and guide delivery of our projects.

• Lead the delivery of advisory and technical projects spanning mining, quarrying, tunnelling and underground excavation projects across planning, design, development and operational support phases.
• Design leadership and project management for major projects across the Energy, Water and Resources sectors with a particular focus on the mining, waste and materials business areas.
• Technical leadership to support the team with developing mining planning and design skills, as well as geological and geotechnical skills relating to mines and critical minerals.
• Integrate Arup’s wider capabilities, including environmental, social, infrastructure and energy expertise, into mining solutions.
• Flexibility to support and deliver wider infrastructure projects in the Resources market to supplement mining opportunities.
• Provide mentoring and coaching to other team members at senior, junior and graduate level.
• Support the development and implementation of Arup’s mining market strategy, aligned to global priorities.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with clients, partners and stakeholders across the mining value chain.
• Lead and assist others in carrying out business development activities including preparation of technical proposals and client engagement.
• Contribute to thought leadership, helping define Arup’s differentiated offer in sustainable mining.

Is this role right for you?

We are looking for a highly motivated and commercially aware individual with a strong technical foundation and a desire to make a meaningful impact.

• A Masters degree (or equivalent) in Mining Engineering or a related discipline.
• Chartered status or equivalent professional accreditation.
• Significant practical experience in mining, tunnelling and underground excavation design or operational support.
• Design and project management experience on major projects across energy, water and resources sectors with related disciplines of civil, mechanical, electrical and process engineering.
• A track record of delivering technical and advisory work in the mining, tunnelling or underground excavation and working with related disciplines of hydrogeology, geophysics and geochemistry.
• Experience working on international projects.
• Experience building client relationships and contributing to winning work.
• The ability to operate independently while also working effectively within a wider multidisciplinary team.
• Strong communication and leadership skills, with experience mentoring or leading others.
• A clear interest in advancing more sustainable approaches to mining.

What we offer you

At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together.

Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognizes the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.

• We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts.
• We also provide Private medical insurance, Life assurance, Accident insurance and Income protection cover. In addition, you’ll have access to flexible benefits to help you look after all aspects of your wellbeing and give you the freedom and flexibility to find the best solutions for you, your family, and your individual needs.