Kilsaran
Location:
On site / Piercetown, Co.
Meath, A86 W820, Ireland
Job type:
Permanent / Full-time
Sector and subsector:
Engineering | Surveying
Salary:
Competitive salary
Planning and Environmental – Head Office, Dunboyne, Co.
Meath, Ireland
Location: Ireland (with site travel nationwide)
Sector: Quarrying, Aggregates, Minerals & Waste Recovery
About the Role
For over sixty years the business has been synonymous with innovative concrete and asphalt products and award-winning design in Ireland and the United Kingdom.
We believe that strong, empowered people are the core to our success, past and future.
As a family company we take a long view investing in our people who, with us, strive to be better.
We are committed to providing a work environment where talented people are chosen to work and stay in Kilsaran.
We are seeking an experienced
Senior
Minerals Surveyor
to join the group of professionals in our Planning and Environmental Department.
This small highly motivated team works closely with the Board of Directors to expand the resource base of the company through the identification of new mineral prospects and by securing regulatory consent.
We also manage regulatory compliance of our existing property portfolio of active quarry and minerals related operations across Ireland.
As Minerals Surveyor, you will participate in the prospecting, identification and quantifying of potential mineral sites.
You'll conduct surveys and undertake detailed extraction designs to investigate the commercial potential of quarrying, assess risk, predict environmental impacts and map mineral deposits.
You'll look at the economic viability of working on a potential site and support planning applications, as well as help to negotiate legal contracts and establish rights to work a quarry.
This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated professional with strong technical skills who is comfortable working between site-based operations and office-based analysis, and who wishes to be involved in planning, environmental compliance, and operational decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
Undertake exploration work to explore, map and develop sites for mineral extraction
Produce accurate survey drawings, sections and plans for operational, planning and statutory purposes
Support planning compliance, including reserve calculations for planning applications and EIARs
Liaise with planners, environmental consultants, engineers and regulatory authorities as required
Provide advice on developing and managing mineral sites safely and within regulations
Carry out quarry and surface topographic surveys using GPS, total stations and drone data
Build accurate 3D models using digital terrain modelling (LSS preferred) and specialist CAD (AutoCAD or similar) software to map the structure of a site
Prepare volumetric calculations for extraction, overburden, stockpiles and restoration
Assist with mineral resource estimation and annual reconciliation
Deal with ownership rights, negotiating purchase and lease contracts and arranging access onto sites
Provide valuations of mineral deposits
Explore marine aggregate extraction opportunities
Give advice on how best to restore the landscape after extraction is complete
Meet with members of the public and provide information and advice to them as required
Valuations for Commercial Rates revaluations and revisions
Provide advice regarding minerals leases and licences
Skills & Experience
Degree in Surveying, Geomatics, Mining, Minerals Engineering or related discipline
5 plus years' experience as a Minerals Surveyor
Proficiency with survey software such as LSS, AutoCAD, Civil 3D or similar
Experience with GNSS, total stations and point-cloud / drone data
Strong understanding of volumetric methods and reporting
Knowledge of Irish planning and environmental processes is advantageous
Full clean driving licence
Personal Attributes
Strong attention to detail and data accuracy
Ability to work independently and manage site visits
Clear communicator with a professional approach
Practical, solutions-focused mindset
Comfortable working in an operational industrial environment
What You Get
Kilsaran is an organisation that believes that our people are our greatest strength, and our success is down to the dedication and enthusiasm of our team.
As such, we have dedicated benefits structures to reward our team.
The benefits on offer for this position are as follows:
KPI Based Bonus
Defined Contribution Pension Scheme
VHI Healthcare Contribution
Company vehicle or travel allowance
Additional Benefits
Further Education/Training Support
Annual Company Social Events
Cycle to work scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
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