Geotechnical Tailings Engineer

Carrington West; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm seeks a Senior Tailings Engineer in Milton Keynes. The role involves managing projects related to tailings storage facilities and return water dams, requiring expertise in geotechnical engineering and related software. Ideal candidates will possess strong problem-solving skills and effective communication capabilities.

Qualifications

• Experience in tailings engineering and geotechnical investigations.
• CPTu testing and interpretation skills.
• Proficiency with slope stability and FEM software.

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule projects and compile proposals.
• Surveillance of tailings storage facilities.
• Conduct field investigations and stability analysis.

Skills

Problem Solving

Communication

Attention to Detail

Organisational Skills

Mentoring

Education

Postgraduate experience in geotechnical engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Outlook

MS PowerPoint

MS Project / Primavera

Geostudio

Job description

Senior Tailings Engineer
Our client is seeking to employ a senior-level Tailings Engineer to join their team in Milton Keynes. The engineer would contribute to new and existing projects and assist project managers and project directors with surveillance of existing and design of new tailings storage facilities and return water dams.

The requirements associated with the position are as follows:
Experience of tailings engineering experience
Good fundamental understanding and knowledge of soil mechanics
Good understanding of the various types of engineering contracts
Postgraduate experience in geotechnical engineering will be advantageous
Experience in CPTu testing and interpretation
Experience in geotechnical investigations
Experience in related laboratory testing of soils and tailings material
Candidate should be proficient in MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, MS PowerPoint and MS Projects / PrimaVera
Candidate should have experience with slope stability, seepage analysis and FEM software, such as Geostudio.
Candidate should be proficient in AutoCad Civil 3D or ModelMaker
Valid driver's license and passport
Preference to candidates with the following skills and attributes:
Good critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Good communication skills, fluent in English
Dynamic, self-motivated, takes responsibility and ownership of tasks
Able to manage time effectively
Attention to detail
Strong mentoring skills.
Strong organisational and planning skills.

The main duties associated with the position include the following:
Planning and scheduling of projects
Compilation of proposals and appointment of sub-contractors and sub-consultants
Surveillance of tailings storage facilities and return water dams
Performing as and / or assisting the Engineer of Record (EoR) in carrying out annual audit inspections on tailings storage facilities and return water dams
Driving and managing the design of new tailings storage facilities, return water dams or associated infrastructure, together with travelling to site to conduct field investigations relevant to the project
Performing and overseeing stability analysis of various facilities and types of residue
Transfer of knowledge and delegating work to a team of graduate, junior and intermediate level engineers
Should be able to manage a project and report back to project managers and directors