Graduate Mining Engineer

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You see the world through a unique lens and that’s exactly what we need. We embrace how you see things differently – it’s essential for creating a sustainable future.

Arup is a global consultancy with advisory and technical expertise across more than 150 disciplines. We guide, plan and design the future of the built environment. Globally, each year we recruit hundreds of graduates and students who help us see things differently and solve the most complex challenges facing our clients, climate and communities.

We are growing our mining capabilities and team in the North of the UK to build on our existing and planned work in the global mining market. You’ll be working alongside our diverse Resources and Ground Engineering teams to contribute to mining and underground infrastructure projects across our EIMEA region and supporting the Americas and APAC too. We work as multidisciplinary teams with owners and contractors to develop and deliver sustainable, engineered solutions to complex underground challenges.

We are looking for a motivated individual with skills in or studying mining engineering, metallurgy / minerals processing, exploration/mining geology, tunnelling or rock mechanics. This is an opportunity to learn more about the work Arup does, contribute to business growth and be involved in meaningful projects, making a difference.

As part of your role, you’ll have the opportunity to develop your analytical and report writing skills, learn more about the interdisciplinary way we work, get involved in meetings and depending on the projects there may be an opportunity for site visits, and overseas work. You’ll work closely with our growing mining team, supporting work such as geological data interpretation, underground engineering design, environmental planning, and digital approaches to subsurface modelling, depending on your background.

Your contributions will feed directly into the development of resilient, low-carbon and future-ready mining solutions in the UK, Europe and globally.

You will also gain exposure to Arup’s collaborative ways of working by engaging with specialists across mining, ground engineering, tunnelling, site development, and broader infrastructure design. You’ll be supported by experienced colleagues who will help you strengthen your technical understanding, build your professional confidence, and help you develop your career in mining, resources, or underground engineering. You will be supported to achieve professional qualifications too.

We're looking for the following qualifications and attributes:

• Strong A-levels (or equivalent) at Grade B or above
• Ideally studying towards a Masters level (or PhD) in mining engineering, metallurgy / minerals processing, exploration/mining geology, tunnelling or rock mechanics or a related degree
• On track to achieve a 2.1 or above, as proven through the modules that you have completed to date
• Demonstrate strong motivation and passion for a career in the mining or underground engineering space.
• In addition, skills we would look for include:
• Strong numerical and data handling skills
• Proficiency in the use of word-processing and spreadsheet software e.g Microsoft Word and Excel or equivalent
• Software skills such as:
  Open Ground, Roc Science, ArcGIS, Leapfrog, Deswik, Vent Sim etc
• Language skills and experience of working outside of the UK
• Good report writing, and written communication skills
• Planned and organised approach to work and meeting deadlines
• Creative approach to problem solving
• Ability to work effectively both individually and as part of a team

Ideally you would be Leeds based, to really be part of the growing mining team, but there…