Principal Mining Engineer – UK: Mine Design & Project Delivery

AMC Consultants

Reading

On-site

GBP 110,000 - 170,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours
Bonus scheme
Mentorship program
Life insurance

Job summary

AMC Consultants is seeking a Principal Mining Engineer in the United Kingdom to lead technical delivery on mining projects, including risk and quality management, across pre-feasibility to decommissioning phases. The ideal candidate will manage client relationships, develop technical documents, and guide teams across regional offices.

We value extensive mining experience, leadership, and a collaborative approach within a global team.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering or closely related discipline.
  • 15+ years of industry experience in mining engineering and related domains.
  • Experience in mine design, planning, and development of technical documents.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver technical studies and project documentation for mining projects.
  • Manage risk and quality of project deliverables across feasibility and execution phases.
  • Develop client relationships and support business development.
  • Mentor junior engineers and collaborate with cross‑regional teams.
  • Support due diligence, cost estimation, and reporting to industry codes.

Skills

Mine planning
Scheduling
Reserve estimation
Project management
Report writing
Mentorship
Business development
Client relations
Interpersonal skills
Technical delivery

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering

Tools

Mine planning software

Job description

AMC Consultants is seeking a Principal Mining Engineer in the United Kingdom to lead technical delivery on mining projects, including risk and quality management, across pre-feasibility to decommissioning phases. The ideal candidate will manage client relationships, develop technical documents, and guide teams across regional offices.

We value extensive mining experience, leadership, and a collaborative approach within a global team.

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