Senior Mining Engineer - Hybrid, Global Mining Advisory

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Senior Mining Engineer to join our Mine Engineering & Stability Team in the UK. You’ll lead mining studies from conception to completion, advise on methods and life of mine planning, and develop economic analyses with senior support networks. Travel domestically and internationally is expected as projects require.

You’ll mentor junior engineers and collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams while delivering high‑quality mining solutions within a world‑class consultancy.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 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.

Skills

Mine planning software

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Consulting experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mine Engineering

Tools

Deswik

Vulcan

Surpac

Job description

WSP is seeking a Senior Mining Engineer to join our Mine Engineering & Stability Team in the UK. You’ll lead mining studies from conception to completion, advise on methods and life of mine planning, and develop economic analyses with senior support networks. Travel domestically and internationally is expected as projects require.

You’ll mentor junior engineers and collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams while delivering high‑quality mining solutions within a world‑class consultancy.