Associate Tailings Engineer

Associate Geotechnical Tailings Engineer - LondonSalary: £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:

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

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• A degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Engineering Geology or a related discipline
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• Chartered Engineer status (or be working towards chartership)
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• Extensive experience in geotechnical engineering, ideally with exposure to tailings facilities, dams or mining infrastructure
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• Strong knowledge of geotechnical design principles, including slope stability, seepage and earthworks
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• Experience using industry-standard software such as GeoStudio (Slope/W, Seep/W), PLAXIS or similar
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• Willingness to travel for project work when required
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This 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:

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