Lead Tailings Engineer - Global Mining Projects

Penguin Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and annual bonus

Hybrid and flexible working arrangements

Ongoing professional development and chartership support

Comprehensive benefits package including pension and private healthcare

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment is seeking a Principal Tailings Engineer in London to lead tailings storage projects and assist in the growth of a respected engineering consultancy. The position offers a hybrid working environment.

Responsibilities include leading project designs, managing client relationships, and mentoring junior staff. Candidates should have a degree in a relevant field, substantial experience, and excellent communication skills. A competitive salary range of £60,000 - £75,000, along with a comprehensive benefits package, is offered.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in tailings engineering, mine waste management or geotechnical design.
• Chartered status (CEng or equivalent) preferred.
• Strong understanding of tailings storage facility design, construction and operation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and assessment of tailings storage facilities and mine waste infrastructure.
• Deliver geotechnical and civil engineering solutions across all project stages.
• Manage client relationships and act as a trusted technical advisor.

Skills

Tailings engineering

Geotechnical design

Project management

Client management

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Geological Engineering

Job description

Penguin Recruitment is seeking a Principal Tailings Engineer in London to lead tailings storage projects and assist in the growth of a respected engineering consultancy. The position offers a hybrid working environment.

Responsibilities include leading project designs, managing client relationships, and mentoring junior staff. Candidates should have a degree in a relevant field, substantial experience, and excellent communication skills. A competitive salary range of £60,000 - £75,000, along with a comprehensive benefits package, is offered.