Managing Technical Consultant - Senior Mining Geologist (Mid-Senior level)

ERM; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An international consulting firm in the UK is looking for a Senior Geologist to join their Technical Mining Services team. This hybrid position involves conducting general geological and advisory services, mentoring junior staff, and managing client relationships. Qualified candidates should have over 7 years of experience in geology, familiarity with mining software, and a commitment to safety and ethical standards. The role offers opportunities for professional growth and international assignments.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Support for diversity and inclusion

Opportunity for overseas assignments

Qualifications

• 7+ years of industry or consulting experience.
• Experience in managing multi-disciplinary teams.
• Working knowledge of mining software packages for resource estimation.

Responsibilities

• Work as a key member of Technical Mining Services team.
• Conduct geological project work with minimal supervision.
• Communicate with clients to understand their needs.

Skills

Technical geological knowledge

Project management

Communication skills

Team mentoring

Flexibility

Education

Professional geological qualification

Tools

Leapfrog

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

ERM are seeking an enthusiastic Senior Geologist to join our Technical Mining Services team and conduct general geological and other minerals project advisory services in a professional and ethical manner. This role is a hybrid role with office locations available in the UK and Ireland. Occasional travel and an appetite for overseas assignments is required.

Although your main role is a technical one, you will also assist with the promotion of ERM to existing and potential clients, and look to generate further work for yourself and ERM employees where you can. You will be committed to a high level of professionalism and work at all times in a professional manner, following industry ethics and maintaining best‑practice safety, environmental and cultural standards.

ERM is committed to the professional development of our employees and for this role you will ideally be or be working towards or meeting QP/CP status for the reporting of Mineral Resources to international codes.

Principal duties

• Work as key member of the Technical Mining Services team in a wide range of inter‑disciplinary, global projects.
• Complete hands‑on billable project work with minimal supervision. This work includes geological works, data reviews, exploration planning, resource estimation, input to technical studies, completion reporting, formal reporting and any other work areas deemed suitable to your skill level and experience.
• Communicate with clients at a senior level and understand their needs and requirements, and to manage your work flow following client meetings.
• Mentor and train junior members of staff to assist you in completing project work.
• Ensure that the quality of work and results meets the standards expected by ERM and our clients.
• Assist Principal Geologists and Technical Directors with peer reviews of project results and reports, helping to ensure that appropriate results and good quality documentation is provided to our clients.
• Provide technical advice and appropriate solutions to our clients, where qualified to do so and seek peer review from Principal Consultant staff.
• Assist in determining costs, presenting client proposals and managing agreed project budgets and timelines.
• Be involved in client planning meetings.
• Undertake data verification and site visits and site‑based field work where appropriate.

Other responsibilities

• Liaising with ERM staff based around the world to assist with coordination of world‑wide resource and related geological activities.
• Developing and maintaining working relationships with current clients and associates.
• Assisting ERM worldwide in marketing our expertise through attendance of professional technical meetings, forums and conferences.
• Ensure the environment, heritage and community are protected at all times.
• Complete all tasks in line with ERM or client safety policy.
• Promptly report incidents and accidents or hazards.
• Complete all activities at the highest industry standards.
• Comply with legislation and ERM company policies.

Professional and other requirements

• Professional geological (or similar) qualification.
• At least 7+ years’ industry or consulting experience.
• Working knowledge of mining software packages for resource estimation (Leapfrog, Surpac, Isatis, Micromine, Datamine, Supervisor, Deswik, etc.) will be an advantage.
• Demonstrable experience working in and/or managing multi-disciplinary and multi-national teams.
• Multi‑commodity experience.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products, particularly Excel and Outlook.
• High standard of technical geological knowledge of one or more commodities (copper, iron ore, nickel, etc.). A specialism or QP/CP certification across one or multiple commodities will be an advantage.
• Ability to interpret financial models/information will be an advantage.
• Flexibility with hours and work locations.
• Enthusiasm and passion for geological excellence and exploration success.
• Enjoy working outdoors.
• Strong focus on safety and promoting safety culture.
• Prior project management experience will be an advantage.
• Foreign language skills (other than English) may be advantageous.

ERM is committed to where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive, it’s an essential part of what makes ERM a great place to build a career and helps us create better solutions for our clients.

We welcome talent from all backgrounds and provide equal opportunities for every candidate. If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or need accommodations during the selection process, we’re here to support you. Our commitment doesn’t stop at hiring. Once you join us, we’ll ensure you have the tools, support, and adjustments needed to succeed and feel a true sense of belonging. Learn more about our Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging (DIB) efforts by visiting our website or exploring our.