Consultant / Rock Mechanics Engineer

-; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An independent consulting firm in Cardiff is seeking a qualified Consultant (Rock Mechanics Engineer) with a strong background in geotechnical engineering. This role involves fieldwork, collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, and providing consulting services to clients. Ideal candidates will have a relevant degree, excellent English communication skills, and a commitment to safety. This position includes competitive benefits and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Attractive compensation package

Opportunity to purchase company shares

Funding for professional registration and training

Qualifications

• 0 to 5 years of relevant experience in mining preferred.
• Commitment to team health and safety.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct geotechnical core logging and mapping in mines.
• Train geologists and staff on site.
• Analyze soil and rock mass data for geotechnical models.
• Prepare schedules for laboratory testing.
• Engage in technical and client liaison activities.

Skills

Geotechnical core logging

Geological mapping

Excellent English communication

Detail-oriented focus

Ability to work independently

Education

Degree in geology or geotechnical engineering

Post-graduate qualification in geotechnics

Tools

Geological modelling software

Rocscience suite

Leapfrog

Python

Job description

SRK Consulting is an independent, international consulting practice, providing globally integrated consulting services to the international mining and metals sector.

We are seeking a Consultant (Rock Mechanics Engineer).

Description of Responsibilities

SRK Consulting is an independent specialist mining consultancy, focused on adding value to the mining companies, investors, governments, and insurers we support. Our services include engineering, geotechnics, metallurgy, geology, geochemistry, water and environmental, social and governance (ESG) services. We are an independent, international consulting practice that employs 140 staff in our Cardiff office but work closely with our international colleagues located in the Americas, Africa, Asia, and Australia.

SRK Consulting has a flat management structure, meaning all employees have the opportunity to lead projects, develop client relations and tailor their career based on their own interests. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package including private healthcare, option to purchase shares in SRK UK and SRK Global, as well as annual profit‑dependent bonuses. SRK also supports continued training and professional development, funding professional registration, training and conference attendance.

We are committed to increasing diversity and maintaining an inclusive workplace. We welcome all applicants with the relevant experience and skills to apply, regardless of ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs or sexual orientation.

About the Role

We currently have an opportunity for a Consultant (Rock Mechanics Engineer) to join an experienced Geotechnical Engineering team based in Cardiff. This opportunity will involve working on a diverse range of exciting projects with multi‑disciplinary teams both in the UK and overseas. International travel and time spent on overseas project sites will be required; the primary role is to act for SRK as a Rock Mechanics Engineer, providing competent consulting services to SRK's clients. Particular importance is attached to ensuring successful delivery of aspects of projects in a well‑timed and cost‑effective manner and in representing SRK professionally to SRK's clients.

Essential Requirements

What the role will include

• Field work: geotechnical core logging, geological and geotechnical mapping in open pit and underground mines
• Training of geologists and geotechnical staff, drill supervision, supervision of on‑site geotechnical testing and sampling programmes
• Working with multi‑disciplinary teams on a range of projects
• Preparation of laboratory testing schedules and remote supervision of testing programmes
• Analysis of soil and rock mass information to inform development of geotechnical models
• Slope stability analysis and design, from bench and berm to overall slope scale
• Geotechnical aspects of underground mine design and support
• Geotechnical input to mining scoping studies, pre‑feasibility studies and feasibility studies
• Technical input to define solutions for specific geotechnical challenges
• Project reviews for due‑diligence studies and competent persons reports
• Assisting with report and proposal writing
• Client liaison

Essential Requirements

• Commitment to the health and safety of the team
• Degree or equivalent in geology, geotechnical/civil engineering, or mining engineering, with a post‑graduate qualification in geotechnics/rock mechanics
• 0 to 5 years of relevant experience; open pit/underground operating mining experience is considered beneficial
• Excellent English language report writing and communication skills
• The ability to work independently and remotely within a small team under the leadership of Senior / Principal Consultants
• Strong work ethic including an ownership attitude and detail‑oriented focus including an aptitude for learning and working with a variety of geological modelling software
• A valid driver's licence
• The ability to be based in Cardiff
• Professional registration, or the eligibility to obtain it

Beneficial (but not strictly required)

• Prior field experience with geotechnical logging (RMR and Q systems) and collecting/testing samples, mapping and rock mass classification
• Experience with the Rocscience suite of software and Leapfrog as well as knowledge of programming codes, such as Python

If you only meet some of these requirements, please consider applying. This position involves working in multi‑disciplinary teams on a range of projects largely overseas; international travel is anticipated to form a significant part of the role.

Benefits

• An attractive compensation package.
• Diversity of projects and clients within a non‑hierarchical consultancy environment.
• Opportunity to purchase shares in the company; the SRK Group is an independent group, owned by its employees.

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