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.