Senior Geotechnical Engineer - Tailings
London, UK
£60,000 - £70,000
A leading international engineering consultancy is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer specialising in tailings to join its expanding London-based team. With a strong pipeline of global mining and mine waste projects, this is an excellent opportunity to step into a senior role within a highly respected, technically driven environment.
This position offers the chance to work on complex, large-scale tailings and mine waste schemes worldwide, with regular opportunities for international travel and career progression within a collaborative, high-performing team.
The Role
You will play a key role in delivering geotechnical design and advisory services across a range of mining and infrastructure projects, with a particular focus on tailings storage facilities and mine waste management.
Key responsibilities include:
*Developing design bases from project data, including client specifications, drawings and reports
*Leading and delivering geotechnical designs (earthworks, embankments, dams, excavations, foundations and impoundments)
*Planning, budgeting and managing project assignments from concept through to delivery
*Interpreting site investigation and laboratory data to inform design decisions
*Reviewing technical reports, drawings and specifications
*Overseeing and directing geotechnical site investigations and fieldwork programmes
*Producing clear, concise technical reports for clients
*Mentoring junior engineers and supporting team development
*Acting as a key client contact, building and maintaining strong relationships
*Supporting business development, including proposal writing and identifying new opportunities in the mining sector


Requirements
*Degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Mining Engineering or a related discipline
*Ideally a Masters (or higher) in Geotechnical Engineering, Soil Mechanics or similar
*8+ years’ experience in geotechnical design
*Strong experience in mining, tailings or mine waste management preferred
*Proven ability to manage projects and lead technical delivery
*Strong communication skills with the ability to liaise directly with clients
*Fluent in English (additional languages beneficial)


What’s on Offer
*Competitive salary with generous profit share scheme
*Opportunity to work on high-profile international projects
*Clear progression within a growing specialist team
*Supportive, collaborative and technically strong environment
*Visa sponsorship available for overseas candidates


If you’re a Senior Geotechnical Engineer looking to specialise further in tailings and mine waste while gaining international exposure, this role offers both technical challenge and long-term career growth.