Senior Mineral Surveyor Ireland

Planning and Environmental - Head Office, Dunboyne, Co. Meath, Ireland

Location: Ireland (with site travel nationwide)

Sector: Quarrying, Aggregates, Minerals & Waste Recovery

Contract: Permanent, Full Time

We are seeking an experienced Senior Minerals Surveyor to join our Planning and Environmental team. The role involves prospecting, surveying, and detailed extraction designs to assess the commercial potential of mining sites, support planning applications and negotiate contracts.

• 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 licenses

• 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

• 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

Competitive Base Salary
KPI Based Bonus
Defined Contribution Pension Scheme
VHI Healthcare Contribution
Company vehicle or travel allowance
Twenty-one Days Annual Leave

• Further Education/Training Support
• Annual Company Social Events
• Sick Pay
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave