What if you could shape a career as unique as you?

At WSP, you can always find opportunities to grow and do what matters to you. Make the most of our global reach to explore new challenges, collaborate with diverse and talented colleagues, and take on work that expands your horizons and strengthens your expertise.

WSP Mining UK supports clients across the full mine lifecycle — from early‑stage studies through design, execution, operational support, and closure. Whether your background is in geotechnical engineering, geology, mining engineering, tailings, hydrogeology, geostructural design, or underground works, we want to hear from you.

To learn more about our technical capabilities in ground engineering, visit:
https:// https://www.wsp.com/en-gb/sectors/mining-and-metals

We are now welcoming Expressions of Interest from professionals at all levels across the Mining sector.

A little more about our roles…

Depending on your discipline and experience, your work may include:

Technical Delivery

• Producing clear, professional, and technically robust reports
• Preparing ground or geological models, engineering design inputs, and parameters
• Conducting analysis of slopes, foundations, retaining structures, tailings facilities, mine workings, or underground excavations
• Supporting technical assessments for mining studies (concept, PFS, FS), hydrogeological assessments, geostructural design, or mine waste engineering
• Contributing to sustainable design approaches and improving the integration of digital, 3D and data‑driven tools across project delivery

Project & Site Work

• Liaising with clients and coordinating effectively with multidisciplinary colleagues
• Supervising ground investigations, construction activities, site inspections, or operational monitoring
• Supporting risk assessments and applying strong ground‑risk or operational‑risk awareness in design and advice
• Providing specialist input for mine design, mine water management, TSF design, or underground stability

Development & Leadership

• Using our structured technical training frameworks to support your own development
• Sharing knowledge across the Mining team — we promote a culture of collective learning and support
• (For experienced professionals) Leading key project packages, contributing to business development, steering complex workstreams, and mentoring junior colleagues

What we’ll be looking for you to demonstrate…

• A strong appreciation of ground risk, site investigation, or mining/operational risk, depending on discipline
• A solid understanding of basic engineering, geological, or mining principles
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce high‑quality reports and deliverables
• Ambition to progress towards chartered or professional status (CEng, CGeol, EurGeol or equivalent)
• (For experienced applicants) Credible consultancy experience, technical leadership, or demonstrated expertise in your field

If you don’t meet all that we are looking for please still consider applying. Not everyone will meet all the requirements, but you might have skills we didn’t know we need.

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.

Work on landmark projects around the world and embrace opportunities to make an even bigger impact in the communities you care about. What if you could do the best work of your life and create a legacy for yourself?

With us, you can. Apply today.

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WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

Work-life balance

At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It’s important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community.

Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.

Inclusivity & Belonging

We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote our culture of inclusivity.

Health & Wellbeing

We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme.

Our Virtual GP service gives you access to an NHS or Irish Medical Council GP at a time and place that suits you – giving you peace of mind and quick access to medical advice when you need it most. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package.

Flex your time

To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the “WSP My Hour,” allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day.

We also provide part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.

Your development

We understand the importance of development and training to you. That’s why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership.

#WeAreWSP

Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.