Technical Director - (Mine Waste)

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

Job Description

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs? At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects, and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

A Little More About Your Role

This is an exciting opportunity to join WSP’s Mining and Metals business in the UK&I. This position would be involved in the delivery of mine waste projects domestically and internationally, supported by a multidisciplinary team of engineers and scientists. Members of the mining team come from a wide range of backgrounds and bring different experiences to the group. This diversity is seen as a strength of the team and valued within our business. It is envisaged that the successful candidate will go through an integration period that will enable them to familiarise themselves with the members of the team in the UK, Ireland, and further afield, as well as provide the team with an opportunity to learn more about them.

Responsibilities

This is a leadership role with the UK and Ireland Mine Waste team (and globally), and the role will comprise a combination of technical leadership, project direction, business development, and client liaison. Your main responsibilities will include:

• Deliver consulting services for mine waste projects, which may include the design and inspection of mine waste storage facilities, the construction of tailings deposits, stability and seepage analysis and closure design
• Work as part of a diverse team of engineers, scientistsand modellers from conceptual design through to detail design and engineering
• Provide specialised technical input focused on tailings management facilities, water impoundments, waste rock dump design, soil mechanics, soil improvement methods, geosynthetic materials engineering and related civil engineering work for projects worldwide
• Lead and input into the design and assessment of mine waste facilities, including tailings facilities, water storage facilities, waste rock dumps and integrated waste facilities, from concept design stage, through detailed design stage and into the operational and closure phases of a project
• Assist project managers in the successful delivery of projects by managing own involvement in projects, including time, budgetand quality control
• Leading, mentoring, and working with a team of scientists, engineers, and other professionals within the Mine Waste team to support their career development, technical excellence, and commercial awareness.
• Prepare technical reports, drawings, specifications, bill of quantities, and cost estimates
• Provide technical direction and supervise junior and intermediate staff
• Provide input to team strategy development
• Participating in global corporate technical practice groups with the goal of elevating our technical excellence and visibility in the eyes of our clients.
• Exciting opportunities to travel within Ireland and internationally to assist clients in solving engineering problems and support construction of WSP designs. Travel outside of Ireland will require overnight stays, and likely duration will depend on the nature of the project/client needs and project location
• Develop and maintain good relationships with new and existing clients and be able to effectively represent WSP on site
• Prepare proposals and technical reports
• Act in the spirit of WSP's values and do not misinterpret their meaning. Adhere to the WSP Code of Conduct at all times and raise concerns as appropriate. Regularly familiarise self with the Code of Conduct and how it is applicable to own role/position within the organisation
• Display a ‘safety first’ attitude in line with an interdependent health and safety culture, promote positive health and safety, raise safety issues through the appropriate channels and adhere to WSP health and safety policy and procedures; and
• Ensure actions and behaviours are aligned to WSP's Equality Policy at all times.

What We Will Be Looking For You To Demonstrate

• 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 skills with respect to technical, business development and strategy.
• Degree qualified within civil engineering, geotechnical engineering or engineering geology, with a strong emphasis on and proven ability in soil mechanics
• Knowledge of national and international design guidelines and regulations
• Mining and geotechnical experience relating to mine waste disposal/facilities
• The ability to interpret and monitor results and use a variety of tools to monitor and design geotechnical structures and assist clients with operational requirements
• Ability to manage and work effectively within a team environment
• Chartered professional with relevant body.
• Willingness to travel in the UK and internationally, and on occasion to remote environments.

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.

Work on landmark projects around the world and embrace opportunities to make an even bigger impact in the communities you care about. What if you could do the best work of your life and create a legacy for yourself?

About Us

At WSP, we exist to shape communities to advance humanity.

It’s why we bring people together who are wired to solve complex challenges - engineers, scientists, advisors, and technical experts who are driven by a common passion - to redefine what’s possible and shape what comes next. We are Visioneers.

As one of the world’s leading professional services firms, we partner with clients across transportation, infrastructure, environment, buildings, energy, water, mining and metals. We pair deep local knowledge with global insights to pioneer solutions designed to leave a lasting, positive impact.

At WSP, you’ll join a community of brilliant minds that push boundaries every day - applying deep expertise and fuelling innovation to help create a more connected and resilient future. Here, your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and you are encouraged to bring your authentic self to work. We empower our people to collaborate across disciplines, challenge the status quo, and shape a career with purpose.

Join us.

Please Note

Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Given the importance of keeping one another safe it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations. Full details here .

Some safety-sensitive positions involve fieldwork and may include work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits).

WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted.

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Full details here .