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Job Description
What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?
At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.
A Little More About Your Role
This is an exciting opportunity to join WSP’s Mining & Metals business in the UK&I.
This position would be involved in technical delivery of mining hydrogeology projects internationally, supported by senior professionals and a multidisciplinary team of hydrogeologists, hydrologists, geochemists and engineers. We work on projects at all parts of the mining life cycle, from exploration and pre-feasibility through to mine closure.
What You Will Do
* Deliver consulting services, supported by senior consultants, in the areas of hydrogeology, groundwater risk assessment, mine water management and environmental impact assessments to support feasibility studies and environmental social impact assessments.
* Provision of technical input to mining hydrogeology studies.
* Working with a team of scientists, engineers and other professionals, within the Mine Water team while developing your career, technical excellence and commercial awareness.
* Participating in global corporate technical practice groups with the goal of elevating our technical excellence and visibility in the eyes of our clients.
* Assist in project coordination, managing and participating actively in the development of budgets, schedules and plans for projects and proposals.
* Supporting the development and maintenance of client relationships, either through project-based client interaction or through supporting business development efforts of other senior staff.
* Display a ‘safety first’ attitude in line with an interdependent health, safety and wellbeing culture, promoting positive health, safety and wellbeing, raising safety issues through the appropriate channels and adhering to WSP’s health, safety and wellbeing policy and procedures.
This job description describes the principal purpose and main elements of the job. It is a guide to the nature of the main duties as they currently exist, but it is not intended as a wholly comprehensive or permanent schedule of tasks. The post holder is expected to work flexibly and respond positively to changing business needs.
What We Will Be Looking For You To Demonstrate
* Demonstrated experience of technical delivery and collaboration.
* Experience in mining hydrogeology across the mining life cycle.
* Excellent interpersonal skills with verbal and written communication skills with respect to technical delivery.
* An MSc Hydrogeology (or equivalent) combined with a BSc degree (or equivalent) in a related discipline (e.g. geology, civil engineering, mining, environmental science, etc).
Desirable
* Flexibility, willingness and ability to travel both locally and internationally.
* Previous experience of field work (e.g. groundwater monitoring, drill rig supervision, aquifer testing etc).
* Experience with numerical modelling packages and GIS software.
* Ability to travel.
* Chartered professional with relevant body.
Don’t quite meet all the criteria? Apply, and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team.
What’s In It For You
Work-life balance
At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It’s important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community.
Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.
Inclusivity & Belonging
We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote our culture of inclusivity.
Health & Wellbeing
We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme. Our Virtual GP service gives you access to an NHS or Irish Medical Council GP at a time and place that suits you – giving you peace of mind and quick access to medical advice when you need it most. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package.
Flex your time
To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the “WSP My Hour,” allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day.
We also provide part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.
Your development
We understand the importance of development and training to you. That’s why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership.
#WeAreWSP
Here at WSP 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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