Senior Resource Geologist - Mine Engineering Lead

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in the UK & Ireland is seeking a highly skilled Geologist to join the Mine Engineering & Stability (MES) team at a Senior/Director level. You will lead geological modelling, resource estimation, and studies across projects in the UK and Ireland.

Reporting to the MES Lead, you will collaborate with clients and internal teams, oversee QA/QC, contribute to PEA, PFS, and FS studies, and travel as required to project sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in geology from a recognised university and Chartered Geologist (CGeol) status in the UK or equivalent.
• Experience in resource estimation across a variety of commodities and deposit types, preferably in a consulting environment.
• Skilled in geostatistics and resources estimation and familiar with reporting codes.
• Ability to act as Competent/Qualified Person on public disclosure projects.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work with clients and teams remotely or on site.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine geological models to support resource estimation.
• Estimate mineral resources with precision and accuracy.
• Conduct thorough site investigations and audits to ensure compliance and quality standards.
• Lead QA/QC reviews on various projects.
• Contribute to and critically review technical reports and studies.
• Collaborate on scope definition for geological studies including PEA, PFS, and FS.
• Drive business growth by promoting WSP’s capabilities and attracting new clients.
• Attend client meetings, field reviews, and project oversight across locations.
• Perform additional duties as required to support project success.

Skills

Resource estimation experience

Geostatistics

Communication

Team player

Travel flexibility

English fluency

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in geology

Tools

Datamine

Surpac

Minesight

Vulcan

Leapfrog Geo

Isatis

Job description

WSP in the UK & Ireland is seeking a highly skilled Geologist to join the Mine Engineering & Stability (MES) team at a Senior/Director level. You will lead geological modelling, resource estimation, and studies across projects in the UK and Ireland.

Reporting to the MES Lead, you will collaborate with clients and internal teams, oversee QA/QC, contribute to PEA, PFS, and FS studies, and travel as required to project sites.