Tailings / Geotechnical Engineer

Overview

Join to apply for the Tailings / Geotechnical Engineer role at WSP in Canada. This is an exciting opportunity to join WSP's Mining and Metals business in the UK & Ireland network, delivering mine waste projects domestically and internationally, supported by a multidisciplinary team of engineers and scientists. Members of the mining team come from a wide range of backgrounds and bring different experiences to the group. The successful candidate will join an integrated team and may engage with colleagues in the UK, Ireland and beyond to learn and share expertise.

This is a leadership role with the UK & Ireland Mine Waste team (and globally), combining technical leadership, project direction, business development and client liaison. Your main responsibilities will include:

Responsibilities

• Deliver consulting services for mine waste projects, including the design and inspection of mine waste storage facilities, the construction of tailings deposits, stability and seepage analysis, and closure design
• Work as part of a diverse team of engineers, scientists and modellers from conceptual design through detailed design to engineering
• Provide 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
• Lead and contribute to the design and assessment of mine waste facilities, including tailings facilities, water storage facilities, waste rock dumps and integrated facilities, from concept design through detailed design and into operation and closure
• Assist project managers in the successful delivery of projects by managing 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 to support their career development, technical excellence, and commercial awareness
• Prepare technical reports, drawings, specifications, bill of quantities, and cost estimates
• Provide technical direction and supervise junior and intermediate staff
• Provide input to team strategy development
• Participating in global corporate technical practice groups with the goal of elevating our technical excellence and visibility in the eyes of our clients
• Exciting opportunities to travel within Ireland and internationally to assist clients in solving engineering problems and support construction of WSP designs. Travel outside of Ireland will require overnight stays, and likely duration will depend on the nature of the project/client needs and project location
• Develop and maintain good relationships with new and existing clients and be able to effectively represent WSP on site
• Prepare proposals and technical reports
• Act in the spirit of WSP's values and do not misinterpret their meaning. Adhere to the WSP Code of Conduct at all times and raise concerns as appropriate. Regularly familiarise self with the Code of Conduct and how it is applicable to own role/position within the organisation
• Display a 'safety first' attitude in line with an interdependent health and safety culture, promote positive health and safety, raise safety issues through the appropriate channels and adhere to WSP health and safety policy and procedures; and
• Ensure actions and behaviours are aligned to WSP's Equality Policy at all times.

What we will be looking for you 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 with respect to technical, business development and strategy
• 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 and assist clients with operational requirements
• 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

Don't quite meet all the criteria? Apply, and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team.

What's in it for you

Work-life balance
At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of life. Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our offices across the UK.

Inclusivity & Belonging
We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work and embrace a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP.

Health & Wellbeing
We are committed to supporting our people through tools like Thrive, Virtual GP and accessible health services, with reasonable workplace adjustments and wellness benefits.

Flex your time
To support work-life balance, WSP offers options such as flexible hours, part-time arrangements, and the ability to purchase additional leave.

Your development
We invest in your growth through training, mentoring and Chartership opportunities.

Equality & Disability

#WeAreWSP. We encourage applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, or belief. As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria and will provide workplace adjustments on request.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Part-time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

• Professional Services

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