Senior Tailings & Mine Waste Engineer - Lead, Hybrid Role

SLR Consulting; Truro; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare offering

Travel and life insurance

Flexible working hours

Structured career framework

25 days annual leave plus flexible bank holidays

Job summary

SLR Consulting is seeking a Principal Engineer specialized in tailings and mine waste to join their team in Truro, United Kingdom. The role includes managing projects and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team on complex designs and business development. Candidates should have significant experience in the mining sector, with a relevant degree and chartered engineering status. SLR offers a comprehensive benefits package, flexible working options, and supports professional development. Join a globally recognized team and contribute to sustainability.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in tailings and mine waste, ideally in consulting.
• Chartered status or eligibility for registration as a Professional Engineer.
• Experience in leading projects from concept to detailed design.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects and support others in mine waste projects.
• Design tailings and waste rock facilities from conceptual to detailed design.
• Act as Engineer of Record for tailings facilities.

Skills

Tailings and mine waste expertise

Leadership of multi-disciplinary teams

Interpersonal skills

Commercial and business development skills

Education

Honours degree in Civil or Mining Engineering

MSc in a related subject

Tools

Mining industry standards (GISTM, ANCOLD, CDA)

Job description

SLR Consulting is seeking a Principal Engineer specialized in tailings and mine waste to join their team in Truro, United Kingdom. The role includes managing projects and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team on complex designs and business development. Candidates should have significant experience in the mining sector, with a relevant degree and chartered engineering status. SLR offers a comprehensive benefits package, flexible working options, and supports professional development. Join a globally recognized team and contribute to sustainability.