Senior Geotechnical Engineer (Mining)

We are seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join our Mining and Metals business in the UK&I. As a Senior Geotechnical Engineer, you will be involved in delivering mine waste projects domestically and internationally, working with a multidisciplinary team of engineers and scientists.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Delivering consulting services for mine waste projects, including designing and inspecting mine waste storage facilities, constructing tailings deposits, stability and seepage analysis, and closure design
• Working as part of a diverse team of engineers, scientists, and modellers from conceptual design through to detail design and engineering
• Providing 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
• Leading and inputting into the design and assessment of mine waste facilities, including tailings facilities, water storage facilities, waste rock dumps, and integrated waste facilities
• Assisting project managers in the successful delivery of projects by managing your own involvement in projects, including time, budget, and quality control
• Leading, mentoring, and working with a team of scientists, engineers, and other professionals within the Mine Waste team
• Preparing technical reports, drawings, specifications, bill of quantities, and cost estimates
• Providing technical direction and supervising junior and intermediate staff
• Providing input to team strategy development
• Participating in global corporate technical practice groups
• Travelling within Ireland and internationally to assist clients and support construction of WSP designs
• Developing and maintaining good relationships with new and existing clients
• Preparing proposals and technical reports
• Acting in the spirit of WSP's values and adhering to the WSP Code of Conduct
• Displaying a 'safety first' attitude and promoting positive health and safety
• Ensuring actions and behaviours are aligned to WSP's Equality Policy

To be successful in this role, you will need 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
• 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
• 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