Senior Principal Mining Engineer - Strategy & Design Lead

RGIT Australia; Reading; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance

Bonus scheme

Mentorship

Diverse projects

Comprehensive benefits

Education reimbursement

Job summary

AMC Consultants (AMC) now part of AFRY is seeking a Principal Mining Engineer to join its Mining & Metals team in the UK. You will oversee technical delivery across projects, with emphasis on mine design, planning, and regulatory reporting, while building client relationships and guiding multidisciplinary teams.

The role demands senior leadership, strong problem-solving capabilities, and willingness to travel internationally to support diverse mining environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering or closely related discipline.
• Minimum 15 years of industry experience with recognised expertise in at least one primary area.
• Ability to work independently with strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Must have a valid driver's license, passport, and ability to travel internationally.

Responsibilities

• Ensure technical delivery of projects including risk and quality management.
• Develop and deliver technical reports and client-facing documents across project phases.
• Manage and execute mining projects with strong focus on mine planning and reserve estimation.
• Build and maintain client relationships as part of project delivery and business development.
• Mentor junior engineers and collaborate across regional offices.

Skills

Mine design

Project management

Technical reporting

Client engagement

Mining software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering

Tools

Mining software

Job description

AMC Consultants (AMC) now part of AFRY is seeking a Principal Mining Engineer to join its Mining & Metals team in the UK. You will oversee technical delivery across projects, with emphasis on mine design, planning, and regulatory reporting, while building client relationships and guiding multidisciplinary teams.

The role demands senior leadership, strong problem-solving capabilities, and willingness to travel internationally to support diverse mining environments.