Technical Director - Mine Closure

SLR; Bristol; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consultancy is seeking a Technical Director for Mine Closure in Bristol. This pivotal role involves leading complex projects and enhancing the capabilities of a dedicated mine waste team. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, a relevant engineering degree, and the ability to foster professional relationships while managing project delivery.

Qualifications

• Chartered status or eligibility with substantial Mining/Geotechnical experience.
• Experience leading projects from concept to implementation.
• Good working knowledge of industry standards like GISTM, ANCOLD, CDA.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support delivery of mine closure projects.
• Manage workload with autonomy and contribute to team capability development.
• Develop and mentor junior staff within a mine closure team.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Degree in Geotechnical, Civil or Mining Engineering

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Technical Director - Mine Closure, Bristol

Client: SLR

Location: Bristol, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: f57dbbce044f

Job Views: 13

Posted: 20.06.2025

Expiry Date: 04.08.2025

Job Description:

About the role

As a Mine Closure Specialist, you will lead and support delivery of mine closure projects with support from SLR’s other in-house technical disciplines. The position offers the opportunity to:

• Apply your experience and knowledge of the mine closure process.
• Actively contribute to growing the size and developing the technical capability of the mine waste team, with respect to mine closure.
• Have a high degree of autonomy in managing your workload and due recognition for your contribution as a mine closure specialist within a multi-disciplinary team working on large and complex projects.
• Develop a specialist team to take on and deliver mine closure projects.
• Work with an extremely capable and experienced team to support you and ambitions for Professional Development.
• Develop meaningful and genuine relationships with colleagues and Clients.
• Establish and elevate your reputation amongst a team of international professionals, with potential to become a recognized leader in mine closure, within a diverse, well-managed international business on an exciting and ambitious growth trajectory.

About you:

If this could be your next career move, we would love to hear from you. To succeed, you should demonstrate:

• Degree qualified (geotechnical, civil or mining engineering) and Chartered status (or eligibility), with substantial relevant Mining/Geotechnical experience, and having undertaken a senior role with a mine closure team.
• Proven ability to lead projects from concept through feasibility to final design and implementation, providing sound direction and advice to Clients.
• Excellent report writing and communication skills, with the ability to prepare fee proposals, engineering reports, design specifications, and drawings.
• Good working knowledge of mining industry standards such as GISTM, ANCOLD, CDA, etc.
• Excellent project management skills.
• Demonstrate good technical ability in mine closure.
• Experience in applying industry standard guidance.
• Leadership experience within a consultancy business.
• Proficiency in business, Client, and project development, and self-sufficiency for projects.
• Creative, lateral thinking, sound judgment, resourcefulness, and problem-solving skills.
• Motivated to mentor and manage junior staff.
• Full UK driving license.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at SLR

We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer, fostering an inclusive environment where all can thrive. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, including underrepresented groups such as LGBTQ+ people, ethnic minorities, women, and people with disabilities, including neurodivergent individuals.

For more information on our DE&I initiatives and support, please click here and scroll to the bottom of the page. If you require accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know. As a Disability Confident employer, we aim to provide equitable support for all applicants.