Graduate Mining Engineer: Global Projects & Hybrid Work

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is inviting graduates to join our Mining teams in 2027 across the UK, including Leeds and London. This two-year Graduate Development Programme blends structured learning, mentoring and hands-on project experience, enabling you to contribute to international mining projects from early on while developing technical and digital skills.

You will work across Mine Water, Mine Waste and Mine Engineering, collaborating with teams in the UK, Ireland and global network to design, monitor and implement

Qualifications

• You will have or be on track to achieve at least a 2:2 in a relevant bachelor’s or master’s degree.
• You will be looking to start work in April or September 2027.
• You will have an interest in Mine Waste, Mine Water or Mine Engineering, and be keen to develop your understanding of design, geotechnical structures, monitoring tools and technical data.
• You will be comfortable sharing ideas, asking questions and working with others across project teams.
• You will be curious, adaptable and motivated to help solve complex challenges linked to responsible mining, environmental protection and sustainable resource development.

Responsibilities

• As a graduate, you could contribute to international projects that combine science, engineering and environmental thinking to help mining projects operate more safely, responsibly and sustainably.
• The Mine Water and Mine Waste specialists help clients manage environmental and engineering challenges including surface water, groundwater, hydrology, geochemistry and tailings.

Education

2:2 in relevant bachelor’s or master’s degree

Tools

Microsoft packages

Job description

WSP is inviting graduates to join our Mining teams in 2027 across the UK, including Leeds and London. This two-year Graduate Development Programme blends structured learning, mentoring and hands-on project experience, enabling you to contribute to international mining projects from early on while developing technical and digital skills.

You will work across Mine Water, Mine Waste and Mine Engineering, collaborating with teams in the UK, Ireland and global network to design, monitor and implement