Principal Geotechnical Engineer – Rock Mechanics

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United Kingdom.

📋 Description

• Oversee the execution of technically intricate geotechnical and rock engineering projects throughout the mining lifecycle.

• Offer technical guidance on geotechnical engineering and rock mechanics initiatives.

• Execute assessments for rock mass characterization, slope stability, and underground excavation design.

• Create and enforce Ground Control Management Plans (GCMPs).

• Cultivate client relationships and assist in proposal development.

• Mentor and coach junior engineers and geologists.

• Draft technical reports and conduct due diligence evaluations.

• Aid in the management of studies for mining projects.

• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders across Mining Advisory, Environmental and Earth Sciences, Planning, Engineering, and Global Advisory.

• Engage in desk-based tasks alongside both domestic and international site visits.

• Provide sustainable solutions for global mining clients.

⛳️ Requirements

• Significant experience in delivering geotechnical and rock mechanics projects within the mining industry.

• Chartered Engineer (CEng) or Chartered Geologist (CGeol), or actively pursuing chartership.

• Degree in Geotechnical Engineering, Geological Engineering, Mining Engineering, Engineering Geology, Geology, or a related field.

• Robust background in rock mass characterization, ground control management, slope stability, and/or underground geotechnical engineering.

• Proven experience in managing multidisciplinary projects, budgets, and project teams.

• Proficient in geotechnical assessment methodologies, including empirical, analytical, and numerical approaches.

• Familiarity with geotechnical software such as Rocscience and/or Itasca packages, along with a comprehensive understanding of modeling inputs and outputs.

• Experience in preparing technical reports, due diligence reviews, and mining studies, including adherence to standards such as SK-1300, NI 43-101, and JORC.

• Exceptional stakeholder engagement, communication, and client-facing abilities.

• Strong enthusiasm for mentoring and developing junior colleagues.

• Willingness to travel internationally to project sites on occasion.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary with a discretionary bonus.

• Company pension plan.

• Private medical insurance coverage.

• Life, income, and travel insurance.

• Salary sacrifice car lease and cycle-to-work schemes.

• Flexible, hybrid, and agile working arrangements.

• 25 days of annual leave plus flexible public holidays.

• Options to buy or sell leave.

• Core working hours.

• Opportunities for cross-border remote work and sabbaticals.

• Enhanced pay for maternity, paternity, and adoption leave.

• Workplace Nursery benefit.

• Opportunities for volunteering and community giving.

• Employee Assistance Programme.

• Specialized support for mental health, stress management, and menopause.

• Structured career advancement framework.

• Regular performance evaluations.

• Support for chartership, professional qualifications, and licensing.