Group Leader Mine Waste (Naas)
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A little more about your role: Members of the mining team come from a wide range of backgrounds and bring different experiences to the group. This diversity is seen as a strength of the team and valued within our business. It is envisaged that the successful candidate will go through an integration period which will enable them to familiarise themselves with the members of the team in the UK, Ireland and further afield as well as providing the team an opportunity to learn more about them. The roles of people within the team vary as individuals tend to shape their career around their personal strengths and interests.
WSP is currently seeking a Group Leader and Senior Mine Waste Engineer for the UK and Ireland Mine Waste Group, reporting to the Head of Mining (Europe). This is a dual role, based in either the UK or Ireland, where you will provide both leadership to a growing team of 40+ professionals and deliver senior-level geotechnical expertise to support our expanding mine waste business.
An overview of your role will include:
Provide leadership to a team of mine waste technical staff, including strategic direction, business development and operational growth.
Promote and champion a safety-first culture, identifying and managing potential safety risks associated with working on mining and remote sites, with tailings management and ensuring adherence to best practice safety protocols.
Manage and develop employees in alignment with WSP's core values, including setting objectives, providing feedback and conducting performance reviews.
Partner with senior colleagues in business development efforts, including building and maintaining client relationships, proposal preparation and project positioning.
Foster a collaborative and positive team environment, encouraging innovation and continuous improvement.
Work closely with senior management to align team operations with strategic business priorities.
Lead or manage large, complex, and/or multidisciplinary projects, delivering high-quality work on time and within budget.
Liaise with internal and external stakeholders, including mine operators, regulatory authorities and contractors.
Prepare and review technical proposals and design work packages in response to client requirements.
Coach and mentor junior and intermediate staff to support career growth and professional development.
Be a visible advocate for Inclusion and Belonging and uphold WSP's Guiding Principles as a core part of the team culture.
Direct a wide range of geotechnical and mine waste-management projects, including site investigation and monitoring; laboratory testing and interpretation; design and construction; geotechnical analysis; and dam safety inspections and reviews.
Direct and review geotechnical analyses with a focus on soil mechanics and provide technical expertise within your area of specialisation.
Manage quality assurance and risk during design work, including critical review of technical outputs.
Oversee geotechnical analyses and risk assessments to ensure the structural integrity and stability of tailings facilities.
Background requirements:
Relevant (post-degree) experience working in consulting engineering or within the mining industry.
Bachelor's Degree in Civil, Mining or Geological Engineering (Master's Degree preferred).
Chartered Engineer (CEng) or Chartered Geologist (CGeol) in the UK or equivalent professional registration in Ireland.
Experience in soil mechanics and geotechnical engineering, with a defined technical specialisation.
Excellent technical writing (reports and proposals), interpersonal communication and emotional intelligence.
Strong ability to develop and maintain relationships with clients and colleagues.
Proven success in business development and client relationship management.
Strong risk management skills, sound engineering judgement, and a commitment to technical excellence.
Ability to effectively delegate and manage interdisciplinary project teams.
Strong leadership and business acumen.
A self‑motivated leader with the ability to work collaboratively within a diverse team environment.
Demonstrated supervisory experience, including mentoring, reviewing work and managing performance.
Experience in strategic and business planning.
Proven capability in financial forecasting and budgeting.
Adaptability and flexibility to manage priorities, deadlines, and change, while building effective cross‑disciplinary partnerships.
Commitment to safe work practices for yourself and your team.
If you don't meet all that we are looking for please still consider applying. Not everyone will meet all the requirements, but you might have skills we didn't know we need.
Principal / Associate Director – Resource Geologist (Mine Engineering)
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A little more about your role: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Geologist to join our dynamic Mine Engineering & Stability (MES) team at a Senior/Director level. If you are passionate about geology and resource estimation, and thrive in a collaborative environment, we want to hear from you!
The Key Responsibilities:
Develop and refine geological models to support resource estimation.
Estimate mineral resources with precision and accuracy.
Conduct thorough site investigations and audits to ensure compliance and quality standards.
Lead quality assurance and quality control reviews on various projects.
Contribute to and critically review technical reports and studies.
Collaborate on the preparation and definition of scope for geological mining studies including Preliminary Economic Assessments, Pre‑Feasibility Studies and Feasibility Studies.
Drive business growth by promoting WSP's capabilities and attracting new clients.
Attend and participate in client meetings, field reviews, and project oversight, often on short notice and across various locations.
Perform additional duties as required to support project success.
We'd love to hear from you if you have:
Bachelor's Degree in geology from a recognised university and/or equivalent qualification.
Resource estimation experience in a variety of commodities and deposit types, preferably within a consulting environment.
Registered as a Chartered Geologist (CGeol) in the UK or equivalent.
Familiar with international and public disclosure and reporting codes, including NI 43‑101, S‑K 1300, JORC, SAMREC, SME Guide, Competent Persons Reports, Mineral Resource Reports, etc.
Skills in geostatistics and resource estimations.
Ability and willingness to undertake a Competent Person/Qualified Person role on public disclosure projects.
Knowledge of mining fundamentals and techniques, rock mechanics, and mineral processing.
Excellent knowledge of computer applications including Microsoft Office Suite.
Working knowledge of 3D modelling software, mapping & geological database software: Datamine, Surpac, Minesight, Vulcan, Leapfrog Geo, Isatis, etc.
Knowledge and experience with scripts and macros.
Ability to communicate with colleagues and clients in a professional and technical manner.
Flexibility to travel as required for project work.
Fluent in the English language with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work and complete tasks with limited supervision, make informed decisions, and take responsibility on technical matters.
Possess a team‑player attitude and be able to work in a project team environment.
Technical Director – Water Resources Engineer (Mining)
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A little more about your role: Reporting into the Mining Business structure, the primary focus for the Technical Director, Water Resource Engineer includes project delivery and direction, provision of technical expertise in water resources engineering design, business development, understanding and maintaining our existing key client relationships, training and mentoring of junior staff and active development of new client relationships and opportunities in line with our strategy.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide senior technical direction, review, and sign‑off of work within your area of professional practice.
Deliver practice‑leading consulting services to internal and external clients in the areas of conceptual model development, hydraulics, engineering design, mine water management, stormwater management, flood‑lines, hydrology, water conservation and demand management, water balances and mine water management.
Direct and review water resource aspects of a range of international mining and water resources projects, including environmental assessments, environmental permitting and engineering design projects.
Lead climatic, hydrological and hydraulic assessments, including fieldwork, data management, data analysis and modelling.
Develop integrated water management plans and complete conceptual design of water management infrastructure.
Conduct water balance modelling to assess water management solutions and estimate water demand, treatment, storage and discharge volumes.
Prepare pre‑feasibility, feasibility and detailed designs of water management infrastructure, including capital and operating cost estimates.
Perform dam break analyses of water and tailings dams, develop inundation maps, delineate self‑rescue zones and classify dams in terms of risk to population, property and the environment.
Conduct dilution and assimilative capacity assessments of surface water receivers of effluent.
Carry out Flood Risk Assessments and sustainable urban drainage systems design for land development projects.
Assist in developing projects and services that support climate change reporting, resilience and adaptation, including nature‑based solutions.
Participate in and direct multi‑disciplinary project teams on local, regional and international consulting projects, ensuring delivery safely, on time, within budget and to client and WSP standards.
Meet utilisation targets as agreed with your People Manager and reviewed annually.
Undertake project‑based travel and site work, both in the UK and internationally, as required.
What we will be looking for you to demonstrate:
Bachelor's degree in engineering, hydrology or a related field / postgraduate qualification in engineering or environmental management.
Registered Chartered/Professional Engineer or member of a related professional body.
Proactive approach in technical service delivery.
Experience in developing client relationships and contributing to business and market share growth.
Ability to operate within and guide high‑performing teams.
High level communication and presentation skills.
Track record of winning work.
Developed project delivery and direction experience.
We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 72,800 passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long‑lasting impacts on the communities we serve.
We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.
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