Principal Engineer Mine Waste (French/Spanish speaker)

SLR; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the geotechnical field is seeking a Mine Waste Specialist in Bristol. You will manage tailings and waste rock facility designs, contribute to project delivery, and lead teams, requiring specialized qualifications and experience in the field. You'll have the autonomy to manage your workload while building your reputation as a leader in the sector.

Qualifications

• Chartered or eligible Geotechnical qualification specializing in Tailings Engineering.
• Significant experience within a Geotechnical Consultancy.
• Full UK driving license.

Responsibilities

• Design of tailings and waste rock facilities.
• Lead projects from concept through design.
• Develop relationships with clients and grow the business.

Skills

Fluency in French

Fluency in Spanish

Report writing

Communication skills

Geotechnical consultancy

Project management

Team mentoring

Education

Geotechnical qualification

Tools

GeoStudio

Plaxis

Job description

Client:

SLR

Location:

Bristol, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

Virtual job fairs

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

388b97e43c60

Job Views:

4

Posted:

02.06.2025

Expiry Date:

17.07.2025

Job Description:

About the role

The position offers the opportunity to:

• Apply your experience and knowledge to the design of tailings and waste rock facilities.
• Actively contribute to growing the size and developing the technical capability of the mine waste team.
• Have a high degree of autonomy in managing your workload and receive recognition for your contributions to delivering multi-disciplinary projects.
• Help deliver projects and develop new business in Spain and Latin America.
• Work with a capable and experienced team to provide support as a mine waste specialist within a multi-disciplinary team to deliver complex projects.
• Develop good relationships with existing clients and build new ones to grow the business.
• Establish and elevate your reputation among international professionals, with potential to become a recognized leader in mine waste within a diverse, growing international company.

About you:

If you believe this is your next career move, we would love to hear from you. To succeed, you should demonstrate:

• A relevant Geotechnical qualification, either Chartered or eligible, with a specialization in Tailings Engineering and significant experience within a Geotechnical Consultancy.
• The ability to lead projects from concept through feasibility to final design and implementation, providing guidance to clients.
• Fluency in French or Spanish, excellent report writing and communication skills in English, and the ability to prepare proposals, reports, and design documents.
• Experience managing, leading, and mentoring teams, and delivering both geotechnical and multidisciplinary projects.
• A full UK driving license.

It would be advantageous if you also have:

• Knowledge of mining standards such as GISTM, ANCOLD, CDA, etc.
• Experience in water management and water balance modeling.
• Experience with geotechnical software like GeoStudio or Plaxis.
• Experience acting as Deputy Engineer or Designer of Record for tailings facilities.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at SLR

We are committed to being an inclusive employer, welcoming applications from all backgrounds, including underrepresented groups such as LGBTQ+ individuals, ethnic minorities, women, and people with disabilities. We support equitable recruitment processes and provide adjustments for applicants as needed.

For more information, please visit our website and scroll to the DE&I section. If you require accommodations during the application process, please let us know.

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Created on 02/06/2025 by TN, United Kingdom