Location
London
Industry sector
Engineering
Job type
Permanent | Full Time
Job start date
ASAP
Posted date
27/07/2026
Closing date
17/08/2026
Associate Geotechnical Tailings Engineer - London
Salary: £70,000 - £90,000 + Benefits
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Associate Geotechnical Tailings Engineer to join a leading international engineering consultancy in London. This role is ideal for an experienced geotechnical professional looking to take on a technical leadership position, delivering major mining and tailings projects across the UK and internationally.
You will play a key role in the design and assessment of tailings storage facilities, mine waste infrastructure and water retaining structures, working alongside multidisciplinary teams on complex and high-profile projects. This position offers the opportunity to lead projects, mentor engineers and contribute to the continued growth of an established dams and tailings team.
The role will involve:
* Leading the design and assessment of tailings storage facilities and associated geotechnical infrastructure
* Delivering geotechnical analysis including slope stability, seepage, foundation and earthworks design
* Managing projects from feasibility studies through to detailed design and construction support
* Producing high-quality technical reports, design documentation and engineering calculations
* Reviewing ground investigation data and developing geotechnical models
* Providing technical leadership and mentoring junior engineers
* Managing client relationships and supporting business development activities
* Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams across international mining projects
* Undertaking occasional site visits and inspections where required
The ideal candidate will have:
* A degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Engineering Geology or a related discipline
* Chartered Engineer status (or be working towards chartership)
* Extensive experience in geotechnical engineering, ideally with exposure to tailings facilities, dams or mining infrastructure
* Strong knowledge of geotechnical design principles, including slope stability, seepage and earthworks
* Experience using industry-standard software such as GeoStudio (Slope/W, Seep/W), PLAXIS or similar
* Willingness to travel for project work when required
This is an excellent opportunity to join a globally recognised engineering consultancy working on technically challenging mining and tailings projects. You'll be part of a collaborative team delivering innovative engineering solutions, with excellent opportunities for career progression, technical development and involvement in landmark international projects.
Benefits include:
* Competitive salary
* Annual bonus
* Hybrid and flexible working
* Private healthcare
* Enhanced pension contribution
* Professional membership fees paid
* Ongoing technical and leadership development
* Opportunities to work on major international mining and tailings projects
* Clear pathway for further career progression