At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead design and assessment of tailings storage facilities and geotechnical infrastructure.
- Company: Join a leading international engineering consultancy in London.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, annual bonus, hybrid working, and private healthcare.
- Other info: Collaborative team environment with excellent opportunities for technical and leadership development.
- Why this job: Make an impact on major international mining projects while advancing your career.
- Qualifications: Degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering and experience in geotechnical engineering.
The predicted salary is between 70000 - 90000 £ per year.
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 required
The 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 required
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:
- 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
Associate Tailings Engineer in London employer: Penguin Recruitment Ltd
Join a dynamic engineering consultancy in Wembley that prioritises employee growth and development. As a Graduate Geotechnical Engineer, you will benefit from structured training, exposure to diverse projects, and a supportive work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation. With clear pathways for professional advancement and the flexibility of hybrid working arrangements, this is an excellent opportunity for those eager to make a meaningful impact in the field of geotechnical engineering.
