Principal Mining Engineer (Mining)

WSP USA; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP USA is seeking a Principal or Senior Mining Engineer to join their Mine Engineering & Stability Team in London. The role involves leading mining studies, providing expert advice, and mentoring junior engineers. Candidates should have a background in mine engineering and relevant software experience, alongside strong leadership and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in a similar mining role.
• Strong proficiency in mine planning software.
• Previous consulting experience will be highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage mining studies and projects.
• Provide expert advice on mining methods and development paths.
• Support due diligence reviews for mergers and acquisitions.

Skills

Mine Planning

Leadership

Communication

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mine Engineering

Tools

Deswik

Vulcan

Surpac

Job description

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?

At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

A little more about your role…

WSP is looking to grow our Mine Engineering & Stability Team, offering integrated mining studies and advisory working to meet our client’s objectives and solve their challenges.

Are you an experience long-term planner with a track record across mining operations and studies? A Principal Mining Engineer ready for a change, or a Senior Mining Engineer looking for that step up. Work life balance with flexible working arrangements between the office and home?

Reporting to the Technical Director Mining, working from either London or elsewhere in the UK, we’re seeking people with more than just great technical skills, but a drive and passion to grow and do things differently. In the world’s largest mining consultancy, this is where you start, where you take it from there is up to you.

What you’ll do…

• Lead and manage mining studies and projects from conception to completion, at all stages of the life cycle
• Provide expert advice on mining methods, development paths, life of mine planning, and optimisation strategies to clients
• Develop cost models and complete financial analysis, from options studies to project economic analysis
• Support of due diligence reviews for mergers and acquisitions or project finance, working in with broad multi-disciplinary teams
• Act as an interface between our mine advisory disciplines (geotechnical, water, tailings, closure) and our capital projects, asset management and environmental groups
• Undertake travel both domestically and internationally as required to support project work.
• Provide safety leadership in identifying and alleviating/eliminating high priority safety hazards.
• Mentor and support junior/senior engineers, providing guidance, training, and professional development opportunities.

We'll be looking for you to demonstrate…

• Bachelor’s degree in Mine Engineering.
• Previous demonstrated experience in a similar mining role.
• Strong proficiency in mine planning software (e.g., Deswik, Vulcan, Surpac) and other relevant mining software.
• Demonstrated leadership qualities and the ability to inspire and mentor junior/senior engineers.
• Excellent communication skills, strong report writing skills and solid analytical and problem-solving ability.
• Previous consulting experience will be highly regarded.

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.

Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.

With us, you can.Apply today.

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