Senior Mining Engineer — Hybrid Work & Impact

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working policy

Gymflex scheme

Virtual GP service

Menopause support

Job summary

WSP in the UK & Ireland is seeking a Senior Mining Engineer to join the Mine Engineering & Stability Team, delivering integrated studies from concept to execution and advising clients on mine planning and optimisation.

You will lead and mentor engineers, work across internal disciplines, and travel as required to support projects, with a focus on delivering safe, value-driven solutions.

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

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Analytical skills

Mine planning

Client advisory

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mine Engineering

Tools

Deswik

Vulcan

Surpac

Job description

WSP in the UK & Ireland is seeking a Senior Mining Engineer to join the Mine Engineering & Stability Team, delivering integrated studies from concept to execution and advising clients on mine planning and optimisation.

You will lead and mentor engineers, work across internal disciplines, and travel as required to support projects, with a focus on delivering safe, value-driven solutions.