Senior Pit Mining Engineer

Senior Open Pit Mining Engineer – Cardiff, UK

The Senior Open Pit Mining Engineer will provide consulting services supporting SRK projects and clients. The role involves:

• Working in multidisciplinary teams providing input on a wide range of project studies and technical due diligence work.
• Undertaking open pit mine planning work including optimisation, mining method assessment, mine design, scheduling, waste rock management, dewatering, equipment selection and cost estimation.
• Contributing to and managing open pit studies from scoping to feasibility level.
• Representing SRK to clients and interfacing at all levels with the client’s management and operations.
• Engaging in business development, including generating business from new and existing clients.
• Mentoring junior staff and supporting management.

• Degree or equivalent in a mining subject with relevant practical and operational experience gained in a mining environment.
• Proficient use of mine optimisation and planning software at a high level of competency (Deswik, Geovia, Hexagon and/or Datamine preferred).
• Multi‑commodity experience preferably in both metalliferous and bulk commodities.
• Proven track record of industry experience including mine operational and technical positions.
• Member of a recognised professional organisation;
  Chartered status an advantage.
• Competent Person for Ore Reserve reporting advantage.
• Excellent report and proposal writing and strong English language skills.

• Attractive compensation package.
• Diversity of projects and clients within a non‑hierarchical consultancy environment.
• Opportunity to purchase shares in the company.

International travel may form a significant part of the role.