Principal Mining Engineer

Mackinnon Bruce International; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mining consultancy in the United Kingdom is searching for a Principal Mining Engineer. The role involves leading mine planning, performing design evaluations, and driving technical studies and due diligence projects. Candidates should possess a degree in Mining Engineering and at least 15 years of relevant experience. Strong leadership and project management skills are necessary, along with proficiency in tools like Deswik and Datamine. This role is ideally suited for someone who can work from the UK office.

Qualifications

• 15 years of engineering and operational experience is required.
• Strong communication, leadership, and project management skills are essential.
• Underground mining knowledge is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead pit design, optimization, and long-term scheduling for projects.
• Coordinate inputs from various teams like geology and finance.
• Develop pit layouts, waste dumps, and equipment selection.

Skills

Mine planning

Pit design

Leadership

Geotechnical understanding

Education

Degree in Mining Engineering (or equivalent)

Tools

Deswik

Datamine

MineSight

Whittle

Job description

We’re looking for a Principal Mining Engineer to join our clients team.

This senior role focuses on leading mine planning, design work, and contributing to technical studies and due diligence projects.

Key Responsibilities :

• Lead pit design, optimization, and long-term scheduling for scoping to feasibility-level studies.
• Coordinate inputs from geology, metallurgy, environmental and financial teams.
• Develop pit layouts, waste dumps, haulage profiles, and equipment selection.
• Build operating and capital cost models and assess operational risks.
• Support reviews of producing and development-stage mining projects.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to high-quality technical reporting (NI 43-101, JORC, PERC, SK-1300).
• Assist with proposals and client engagement.

Technical Skills :

• Strong experience with Deswik, Datamine, MineSight, and pit optimisation tools (e.g., Whittle).
• Ability to develop LOM schedules, productivity models, and fleet requirements.
• Understanding of geotechnical, hydrogeological, and environmental constraints.
• Underground mining knowledge is an asset.

What We’re Looking For :

• Degree in Mining Engineering (or equivalent).
• 15 years of engineering and operational experience.
• Strong communication, leadership, and project management skills.
• Ideally able to work from our UK office.