Civil/Geotechnical Engineer – Mine Waste

Knight Piesold Consulting; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in London is seeking a Civil/Geotechnical Engineer for its expanding mine waste team. The ideal candidate will have a strong educational background and relevant experience, capable of contributing to international projects. This is a unique opportunity to join a dynamic team with attractive remuneration and professional growth opportunities.

Benefits

Generous remuneration and profit share structure

Sponsorship for overseas applicants

Qualifications

• Minimum two years experience in design or operation of mine waste facilities.
• Fluency in English, second language viewed favourably.
• Self-motivated, adaptable to a dynamic team.

Responsibilities

• Undertake embankment design and stability analyses.
• Produce storage facility layouts and conduct calculations.
• Travel overseas for international projects.

Skills

Civils3D

Muck3D

Slope/W

Slide

RS2

FLAC

PLAXIS

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering, Mining Engineering, Geology or related subject

Masters in Geotechnical Engineering, Soil Mechanics or related subject

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Civil/Geotechnical Engineer – Mine Waste, London

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Client:

Knight Piesold Consulting

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

02.06.2025

Expiry Date:

17.07.2025

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Job Description:

Due to a rapidly expanding workload in our London, UK office, Knight Piésold has a requirement for a civil/geotechnical engineer to join our mine waste team.

We are looking for a high calibre self-motivated individual who will be adaptable and able to fit in comfortably within a small dynamic team.

The role will involve international projects with expected periods of travel overseas.

The successful applicant will be qualified to a minimum degree level in Civil Engineering, Mining Engineering, Geology or a related subject, preferably with a Masters level or above qualification in Geotechnical Engineering, Soil Mechanics or related subject. They will have a minimum of two years’ experience in either the design or operation of mine waste facilities and, under the supervision of senior engineers, be able to undertake embankment design and stability analyses, liner design, deposition design, produce storage facility layouts and undertake storage volume and rate of rise calculations.

Preference will be given to candidates who have proven capability in any of the following: Civils3D, Muck3D, Slope/W, Slide or similar earthworks modelling or slope stability analysis packages. Familiarity with numerical modelling software such as RS2, FLAC or PLAXIS will be viewed favourably.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a young and expanding specialist technical team, with generous remuneration and profit share structure.

Overseas applicants can be sponsored. Candidates must be fluent in English; a second language will be viewed favourably.