Provide office-based support to senior staff in the Nottingham office working on a range of mining projects.
Support tendering activities / proposal writing
Planning, procurement and management of site investigations
Oversee installation of geotechnical instrumentation and monitoring of readings
Numerical modelling
Factual reporting
Interpretive reporting
Production of detailed designs and specifications
Production of tender documents and bills of quantities
Construction supervision

Minimum degree (BEng/BSc/MEng) in Geotechnical / Civil / Mining Engineering or other related engineering subject, or relevant MSc
Graduate level ICE/IMMM membership or above (equivalent for overseas candidates)
Good understanding of the principles of engineering and/or mining
Appreciation of importance of a safe working environment
Full UK driving license
Good numerical skills are required.
Good at both verbal and written communications.
Flexibility to work away from home for extended periods of time.
Willing to work on site in all conditions
Motivated for Continued Professional Development (CPD)
Embraces SLR’s ‘one-team’ culture
Knowledge of numerical modelling using geotechnical package GeoStudio, Plaxis or any other industry standard software.
Experience in using CAD, GIS and BIM.
Knowledge of standard forms of contract, specifications and bills of quantities
Graduate membership of either ICE or IMMM (or equivalent professional engineering governing body for overseas candidates)
Can demonstrates previous examples where initiative has been used to solve a problem
Can demonstrates previous examples of leadership
Confidence to express an opinion and raise queries / concerns where appropriate
Ability to lead on projects and when required instruct
Willing to take on task outside of their normal role, such as organising / present at a lunch and learn
Willingness to learn another language

competitive salaries
comprehensive benefits package
company pension
excellent healthcare offering
travel and life insurance
structured career framework with regular reviews offering outstanding opportunities for progression
flexible, agile and hybrid working

Graduate Project Tailings Engineer

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