Civil Mining Engineer

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A consultancy firm specializing in engineering is seeking a Civil Mining Engineer to join their London team. This role offers exposure to international projects within a dynamic mine waste team. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Civil Engineering or a related field, at least 2 years of relevant experience, and strong geotechnical design skills. Responsibilities include working on embankment design, stability analyses, and supporting international mining projects. Attractive salary range of £50,000 - £55,000.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Civil Engineering, Geology, or Mining Engineering.
• Master’s degree in Geotechnical Engineering or similar preferred.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in mine waste facility design or operation.

Responsibilities

• Work under guidance of senior engineers on various projects.
• Conduct embankment design and stability analysis.
• Perform liner and deposition design.
• Calculate storage volume and rate of rise.
• Support international mine waste projects.

Skills

Geotechnical design

Earthworks

Slope stability

Project management

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Master’s in Geotechnical Engineering

Tools

Civils3D

Muck3D

RS2

FLAC

PLAXIS

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Civil Mining Engineer
Location: London (International Travel)
Salary: £50,000 – £55,000

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Civil/Geotechnical Engineer to join a well-established mine waste team based in London. This role offers exposure to international projects and the chance to work within a small, dynamic, and highly technical team.

If you have experience in geotechnical design and are looking to work on exciting large scale mining projects, we would love to hear from you.

This position is ideal for a self-motivated engineer looking to develop their career within a specialist consultancy environment, with regular opportunities for overseas travel.

The successful Civil Engineer will be working alongside major global mining houses, providing review and audit services for mine waste facilities worldwide.

The Role

You will work under the guidance of senior engineers and be involved in a range of mine waste and geotechnical projects, including:

• Embankment design and stability analysis
• Liner and deposition design
• Storage facility layout design
• Storage volume and rate of rise calculations
• Supporting the delivery of international mine waste projects

Requirements

• Degree qualified in Civil Engineering, Geology, Mining Engineering, or a related discipline
• Master’s degree in Geotechnical Engineering, Soil Mechanics or similar (preferred)
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in the design or operation of mine waste facilities
• Strong technical understanding of earthworks and slope stability

Software Experience (Desirable)

• Civils3D, Muck3D
• Slope/W, Slide or similar slope stability software
• Numerical modelling experience (RS2, FLAC, PLAXIS) highly advantageous

If you are interested in applying for the position of the Civil Engineer please reach out to Ruby Evans at Penguin Recruitment.