Technical Director - (Mine Waste / Mining)

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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

Members of the mining team come from a wide range of backgrounds and bring different experiences to the group. This diversity is valued and considered a strength. The successful candidate will go through an integration period to familiarise themselves with team members in the UK, Ireland and further afield, while providing the team an opportunity to learn more about them. Roles within the team vary as individuals shape their career around their strengths and interests.

Responsibilities

This is a leadership role with the UK and Ireland Mine Waste team and includes a combination of technical leadership, project direction, business development and client liaison. Your main responsibilities will include:

• Provision of technical expertise in mining waste and tailings, including managing technical delivery of projects and directing multi-disciplinary design teams
• Lead and input into the design and assessment of mine waste facilities including tailings facilities, water storage facilities, waste rock dumps and integrated waste facilities from concept to detailed design and into operational and closure phases
• Project management including drafting proposals and cost estimates, client liaison, reporting and invoices, project closure and client feedback with support from the project management team
• Support the development and maintenance of client relationships through project-based interaction or supporting business development efforts
• Develop a client base and actively seek out and win new work
• Provide input to team strategy development
• Demonstrate a safety-first attitude in line with an interdependent health, safety and wellbeing culture, adhering to WSP’s health, safety and wellbeing policy and procedures
• Provide specialised input focused on tailings management facilities, heap leach facilities, water impoundments, waste rock dump design, soil mechanics, soil improvement methods, geosynthetic materials engineering and related civil engineering work for projects worldwide
• Lead, mentor and work with a team of scientists, engineers and other professionals to support career development, technical excellence and commercial awareness
• Participate in global corporate technical practice groups to elevate technical excellence and visibility with clients
• Ensure actions and behaviours align to WSP's Equality Policy and Code of Conduct

What We Will Be Looking For You To Demonstrate

• Demonstrated experience of technical leadership, collaboration, and delivery
• Substantial and broad experience in mine waste and tailings
• Commitment to internal and external client service
• A proven track record in delivering large, multi-disciplinary projects on-time and on-budget
• Excellent interpersonal skills with verbal and written communication for technical, business development and strategy contexts
• Degree qualified in civil engineering, geotechnical engineering or engineering geology with strong emphasis on soil mechanics
• Knowledge of national and international design guidelines and regulations
• Mining and geotechnical experience relating to mine waste disposal/facilities
• Ability to interpret and monitor results and use tools to monitor and design geotechnical structures and assist clients with operational requirements
• Ability to manage and work effectively within a team
• Chartered professional with relevant body
• Willingness to travel in the UK and internationally, including remote environments

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.

About Us

We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 72,800 people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and supported by international knowledge.

What’s In It For You

• Work-life balance: Hybrid working policy offers flexibility to work from home two days a week and collaborate in modern offices across the UK
• Inclusivity & Belonging: We welcome applicants from varied backgrounds and celebrate integrity and respect
• Health & Wellbeing: Thrive programme and access to Virtual GP; workplace adjustments; gym benefits; menopause support
• Flex your time: WSP My Hour to take one hour daily for personal activities; options for part-time and flexible working; additional leave purchase; bank holiday flex
• Your development: Training, mentoring, and opportunities toward Chartership

#WeAreWSP. We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of protected characteristics. We will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria; please indicate if workplace adjustments are needed.

Beyond this role, opportunities exist to contribute to landmark projects around the world and grow within the team.