Mine Waste Technical Director - Tailings & Projects Lead

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Dublin; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in the UK & Ireland is seeking a senior Mine Waste lead to drive the delivery of mine waste and tailings projects across the UK, Ireland and beyond. You will provide technical direction, manage multi-disciplinary teams, and liaise with clients on complex design challenges.

The role involves leading design through all project stages, mentoring engineers and scientists, and supporting business development with robust technical input and high-quality reports. Occasional travel required.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience of technical leadership, collaboration, and delivery.
• Substantial and broad experience in mine waste and tailings.
• Commitment to internal and external client service.
• A proven track record in the delivery of large, multi-disciplinary projects on-time and on-budget.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with verbal and written communication regarding technical, business development and strategy.
• Degree qualified within civil engineering, geotechnical engineering or engineering geology with emphasis on soil mechanics.
• Knowledge of national and international design guidelines and regulations.
• Mining and geotechnical experience relating to mine waste disposal/facilities.
• Willingness to travel in the UK and internationally, and to remote environments.

Responsibilities

• Deliver consulting services for mine waste projects, including design and inspection of mine waste storage facilities, tailings deposits, stability and seepage analysis, and closure design.
• Work as part of a diverse team from conceptual design through to detail design and engineering.
• Provide specialised input on tailings management facilities, water impoundments, waste rock dump design, soil mechanics and related civil work.
• Lead and input into design and assessment of mine waste facilities through concept to operation and closure phases.
• Assist project managers in delivering projects by managing own time, budget and quality control.
• Lead, mentor and develop a team of scientists, engineers and professionals within Mine Waste.
• Prepare technical reports, drawings, specifications, bill of quantities, and cost estimates.
• Provide technical direction and supervise junior staff and input to team strategy.
• Travel within Ireland and internationally to assist clients and support construction of WSP designs.

Skills

Technical leadership

Mine waste & tailings

Client service

On-time & on-budget delivery

Interpersonal skills

Team leadership

Geotechnical knowledge

Education

Bachelors in civil/geotechnical/engineering geology

Job description

WSP in the UK & Ireland is seeking a senior Mine Waste lead to drive the delivery of mine waste and tailings projects across the UK, Ireland and beyond. You will provide technical direction, manage multi-disciplinary teams, and liaise with clients on complex design challenges.

The role involves leading design through all project stages, mentoring engineers and scientists, and supporting business development with robust technical input and high-quality reports. Occasional travel required.