Wsp
WSP provides engineering, design, and consulting services across diverse sectors worldwide.
Site Engineer (Mine Waste)
Design and manage mine waste facilities and related geotechnical engineering projects
Job Highlights
About the Role
The position involves working within a multidisciplinary team to provide specialised technical input on tailings management facilities, heap leach facilities, water impoundments, waste rock dump design, soil mechanics, and geosynthetic engineering. You will support project managers, create technical documentation, travel to UK and international sites, and develop strong client relationships while upholding WSP’s values, health‑and‑safety, and equality policies. • Collaborate with engineers, scientists, and modellers from concept to detailed design. • Provide technical input on tailings, heap leach, water impoundments, waste rock dumps, soil mechanics, and geosynthetics. • Support project managers by managing time, budget, and quality for assigned tasks. • Produce technical reports, drawings, specifications, bills of quantities, and cost estimates. • Travel to UK and international sites, including overnight stays, to assist clients and support construction. • Build and maintain client relationships and represent WSP on‑site. • Liaise with national and international Mining Team networks and attend meetings. • Mentor and coach graduate‑level team members. • Contribute to business development by preparing technical proposals. • Uphold WSP values, Code of Conduct, health‑and‑safety policies, and equality standards.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸tailings design
- ▸geosynthetics
- ▸technical reports
- ▸cost estimating
- ▸site visits
- ▸client liaison
What You Bring
We are seeking candidates with a degree in civil engineering, geotechnical engineering or engineering geology, a solid foundation in soil mechanics, and experience with mining waste disposal facilities and relevant design guidelines. The ideal applicant will also have project management and consultancy experience, be able to work effectively in a team, and be willing to travel both domestically and internationally. • Degree in civil, geotechnical engineering or engineering geology with strong soil mechanics focus. • Knowledge of national and international design guidelines and regulations. • Experience in mining waste disposal facilities and geotechnical design. • Ability to interpret results, use monitoring tools, and design 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
- ▸geotechnical
- ▸soil mechanics
- ▸mining waste
- ▸project management
- ▸teamwork
- ▸travel
Benefits
What if you could do the kind of work the world needs? At WSP you can leverage a global scale, contribute to landmark projects and collaborate with the brightest minds, all while embracing curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. This role offers the chance to shape a unique career. WSP provides a supportive, inclusive environment with hybrid working, work‑life balance initiatives, health and wellbeing programmes, flexible time options, and opportunities for professional development and mentorship. • Hybrid working with two days remote per week. • Work‑life balance initiatives, including “WSP My Hour” and flexible/part‑time options. • Inclusive culture with employee resource groups and support for diverse backgrounds. • Health and wellbeing programmes such as Thrive, Virtual GP, Gymflex, and menopause support. • Professional development through training, mentoring, and chartership support.
Work Environment
Onsite