Principal / Senior Mechanical Engineer - Mining UK

WSP USA; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP UK is seeking a Principal/Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead concept studies and engineering for mineral processing projects, from small to large scales, within a multi-disciplinary team. You will design and specify mineral processing and materials handling facilities, liaising with other disciplines and the supply chain to ensure compliant, high-quality outcomes across UK and international projects.

We offer hybrid working, global opportunities, and a culture that values performance,

Qualifications

• Degree in mechanical or mineral engineering.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects and lead multi-disciplinary teams.
• Excellent communication skills and willingness to travel within the UK and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to layout, design and specification of mineral processing facilities and materials handling.
• Liaise with other engineering disciplines to capture equipment requirements and ensure feedback into process plant design.
• Specify and select equipment and engage with the supply chain to meet project needs.
• Ensure compliance with corporate and legislative requirements for quality and delivery.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Travel willingness

Education

Degree in mechanical or mineral engineering

Job description

What if you could shape a career as unique as you?

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…

The Mining, and Minerals business is looking to employ a Principal / Senior Mechanical Engineer with sector specific transferable skills to undertake a Concept study / engineering role for mineral processing plants supporting small to large scale projects in a multi-discipline environment. A degree in mechanical or mineral engineering is required.

The Role

The successful candidate will be able to contribute to layout, design and specification of mineral processing, metallurgical and hydrometallurgical processing facilities as well as materials handling facilities for studies and engineering contracts. Liaison with other engineering and project disciplines is required to ensure that equipment requirements are captured and that engineering information is fed back into the process plant design process.

They will be required to specify and select equipment and engage with the equipment supply chain to ensure that project needs are captured. It is essential that the candidate can ensure that work complies with necessary corporate and legislative requirements and procedures, to ensure that the necessary consistency and quality of the project delivery is maintained.

They will address and resolve any functional issues within a project through use of their technical capabilities and engineering judgement, applying own skills to generate innovative solutions as appropriate. In collaboration with the WSP they generate value adding options within projects to offer to clients to improve both the chance of WSP winning work and satisfaction with completed and ongoing work.

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate

• A Degree in mechanical or mineral engineering is required.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects and lead multi-disciplinary teams.
• Excellent communication skills and willingness to travel within the UK and internationally.

If you don’t meet all that we are looking for please still consider applying. Not everyone will meet all the requirements, but you might have skills we didn't know we need.

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

Work on landmark projects around the world and embrace opportunities to make an even bigger impact in the communities you care about. What if you could do the best work of your life and create a legacy for yourself?

With us, you can.

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We are one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Our passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 11,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

Work-life balance

At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It's important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community.

Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.

Inclusivity & Belonging

We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote a culture of inclusivity.

Health & Wellbeing

We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme.

Our Virtual GP service gives you access to an NHS or Irish Medical Council GP at a time and place that suits you - giving you peace of mind and quick access to medical advice when you need it most. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package.

Flex your time

To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the \"WSP My Hour\" allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day.

We also provide part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.

Your development

We understand the importance of development and training to you. That's why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership.

#WeAreWSP

Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.