Senior Mining Geotechnical Engineer

SLR Consulting

Senior Mining Geotechnical Engineer delivering high-profile projects across underground and open-pit mining environments. Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and managing project delivery for client engagements.

Posted 7/2/2026full-timeRemote • 🇬🇧 United KingdomSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Leading geotechnical investigations, assessments and design for underground and open-pit mining projects
Conducting rock mass characterisation and geotechnical data analysis (RQD, RMR, Q-system, GSI)
Performing slope stability analyses for open-pit mines and waste dumps
Developing ground support designs and excavation stability assessments
Undertaking numerical modelling using FEM, FDM or DEM software
Preparing high-quality technical reports, feasibility inputs and presentations
Providing technical assurance and peer review of geotechnical deliverables
Supporting client engagement, proposals and project scoping
Mentoring and coaching less experienced engineers
Managing project delivery, including budget, schedule and client communication

Requirements

What you’ll need

A degree in Mining Engineering, Geological Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline
Significant experience (typically 8+ years) in geotechnical engineering within the mining sector
Demonstrated experience across both underground and open-pit geotechnical design
Proficiency in numerical modelling software (e.g. Phase2/RS2, FLAC, UDEC, Slide)
Strong understanding of rock mechanics and geotechnical risk assessment
Experience in project management and stakeholder engagement
Excellent technical reporting and communication skills
Chartered Engineer (CEng) status or equivalent (desirable)
Willingness and ability to travel to site as required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary with discretionary bonus
Company pension
Private medical insurance
Life, income and travel insurance
Salary sacrifice car lease and cycle-to-work schemes
Volunteering and Community Giving
Flexible, hybrid and agile working
25 days’ annual leave plus flexible public holidays
Buy or sell leave options
Core working hours
Cross-border remote working and sabbatical opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

Geotechnical Data AnalysisSlope Stability AnalysisGround Support DesignExcavation Stability AssessmentRock Mass Characterisation

Soft Skills

Client EngagementMentoringCommunication

Certifications

Chartered Engineer (CEng)