At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the design of tailings storage facilities and manage geotechnical projects.
- Company: Join a leading international engineering consultancy in London.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid working, private healthcare, and professional development.
- Other info: Collaborative team environment with opportunities for international project work.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on major mining projects while advancing your career.
- Qualifications: Degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering and experience in geotechnical design.
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
Penguin Recruitment is an excellent employer for Geotechnical Engineers in Cardiff, offering a supportive environment that prioritises career growth and chartership opportunities. With a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including a generous pension scheme and flexible perks, employees can thrive while working on technically challenging projects that make a real impact.
