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Associate Tailings Engineer

Job Posted: 19 days ago

Salary: £ 70,000 - 90,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: City of London, London

Expire in: 9 days

Job Description

Associate Geotechnical Tailings Engineer - London
 Salary: £70,000 - £90,000 + Benefits

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Associate Geotechnical Tailings Engineer to join a leading international engineering consultancy in London. This role is ideal for an experienced geotechnical professional looking to take on a technical leadership position, delivering major mining and tailings projects across the UK and internationally.

You will play a key role in the design and assessment of tailings storage facilities, mine waste infrastructure and water retaining structures, working alongside multidisciplinary teams on complex and high-profile projects. This position offers the opportunity to lead projects, mentor engineers and contribute to the continued growth of an established dams and tailings team.

The role will involve:

Leading the design and assessment of tailings storage facilities and associated geotechnical infrastructure
Delivering geotechnical analysis including slope stability, seepage, foundation and earthworks design
Managing projects from feasibility studies through to detailed design and construction support
Producing high-quality technical reports, design documentation and engineering calculations
Reviewing ground investigation data and developing geotechnical models
Providing technical leadership and mentoring junior engineers
Managing client relationships and supporting business development activities
Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams across international mining projects
Undertaking occasional site visits and inspections where requiredThe ideal candidate will have:

A degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Engineering Geology or a related discipline
Chartered Engineer status (or be working towards chartership)
Extensive experience in geotechnical engineering, ideally with exposure to tailings facilities, dams or mining infrastructure
Strong knowledge of geotechnical design principles, including slope stability, seepage and earthworks
Experience using industry-standard software such as GeoStudio (Slope/W, Seep/W), PLAXIS or similar
Willingness to travel for project work when requiredThis is an excellent opportunity to join a globally recognised engineering consultancy working on technically challenging mining and tailings projects. You'll be part of a collaborative team delivering innovative engineering solutions, with excellent opportunities for career progression, technical development and involvement in landmark international projects.

Benefits include:

Competitive salary
Annual bonus
Hybrid and flexible working
Private healthcare
Enhanced pension contribution
Professional membership fees paid
Ongoing technical and leadership development
Opportunities to work on major international mining and tailings projects
Clear pathway for further career progression

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