Senior Mining Engineer

Careermine; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in the UK is seeking a Senior Mining Engineer to join our Mine Engineering & Stability Team. You will manage mining studies from conception to completion, advise on development paths, and support optimization strategies across projects.

Reporting to the Technical Director for Mining, this role blends technical leadership with client-facing consulting, travel as needed, and a commitment to safety, innovation, and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mine Engineering or similar.
• Experience in a mining role.
• Proficiency in mine planning software and related tools.
• Strong leadership and mentoring ability.
• Excellent communication and analytical skills.
• Consulting experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead mining studies from conception to completion.
• Advise on mining methods, development paths, life of mine planning.
• Develop cost models and conduct financial analysis.
• Support due diligence for mergers and acquisitions or project finance.
• Interface between disciplines and capital projects.
• Travel domestically and internationally as needed.
• Provide safety leadership and mentor junior engineers.

Skills

Mine planning software

Leadership

Communication skills

Consulting experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mine Engineering

Tools

Deswik

Vulcan

Surpac

Job description

Job Description

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

At WSP, you can always find opportunities to grow and do what matters to you. Make the most of our global reach to discover new challenges and chances to work with diverse, talented individuals who will help you expand your horizons.

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 Senior Mining Engineer ready for a change, or a Mining Engineer looking for that step up. Work life balance with flexible working arrangements between the office and home?

Reporting to the Technical Director for 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:

• Mining studies and projects from conception to completion, at all stages of the life cycle.
• Provide advice on mining methods, development paths, life of mine planning, and optimisation strategies to clients
• Assist in developing 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 engineers, providing guidance, training, and professional development opportunities.

We'll be looking for you to demonstrate...

• Bachelor's degree in Mine Engineering or similar.
• 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

About Us

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 re-assignment, 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.