Site Engineer (Mine Waste)

About the Role

In this role you will join a diverse team of engineers, scientists and modelers, working from conceptual design through to detailed engineering on tailings management facilities, heap leach facilities, water impoundments, waste rock dumps and related civil engineering works worldwide. You will provide specialised technical input in soil mechanics, ground improvement methods, geosynthetic materials and other geotechnical aspects, while managing your project involvement with regard to time, budget and quality. Key tasks include preparing technical reports, drawings, specifications, bill of quantities and cost estimates, travelling within the UK and internationally to support clients and construction, building and maintaining client relationships, and representing WSP on site. You will also liaise with the global Mining Team network, mentor graduate team members, and assist with business development by preparing technical proposals. • Collaborate on design of tailings, heap leach, water impoundments and waste rock dump facilities. • Deliver technical input on soil mechanics, ground improvement and geosynthetic engineering. • Manage project scope, schedule, budget and quality control. • Produce reports, drawings, specifications, BOQs and cost estimates. • Travel to UK and international sites to support construction and client needs. • Foster client relationships and represent WSP on‑site. • Coordinate with global Mining Team and participate in Europe meetings. • Mentor graduate engineers and contribute to business development proposals. • Uphold WSP Code of Conduct, health & safety and equality policies.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸facility design
• ▸soil mechanics
• ▸project management
• ▸technical reporting
• ▸client liaison
• ▸team coordination

What You Bring

The position requires a degree in civil, geotechnical engineering or engineering geology with a strong focus on soil mechanics, knowledge of national and international design guidelines, and experience in mining and geotechnical design of waste disposal facilities. You should be able to interpret monitoring results, use a variety of design tools, manage projects and consultancy activities, work effectively in a team and be willing to travel to remote environments. • Degree in civil/geotechnical engineering or engineering geology with strong soil mechanics focus. • Familiarity with national and international design standards and regulations. • Experience in mining‑related geotechnical design of waste disposal facilities. • Ability to interpret monitoring data and utilise design tools for geotechnical structures. • Project management and consultancy experience, including client interaction. • Strong teamwork and communication skills. • Willingness to travel domestically, internationally and to remote locations.

Requirements

• ▸civil engineering
• ▸geotechnical
• ▸soil mechanics
• ▸mining design
• ▸design tools
• ▸project management

Benefits

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs? At WSP you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects, connect with the brightest minds, embrace curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives, and shape a career as unique as you. WSP offers a hybrid working model with two days of remote work per week, flexible “WSP My Hour” personal time, inclusive employee resource groups, health and wellbeing programmes such as virtual GP, Thrive, Gymflex discounts and menopause support, flexible working arrangements, and development opportunities through training, mentoring and Chartership support. • Hybrid working: two days remote per week. • “WSP My Hour” for personal activities with flexible make‑up time. • Inclusive culture with employee resource groups. • Health & wellbeing programmes: virtual GP, Thrive, Gymflex discounts, menopause support. • Flexible working options: part‑time, additional leave, adjustable bank holidays. • Development support through training, mentoring and Chartership pathways.

Work Environment

Onsite