WSP

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Principal / Associate Director - Resource Geologist (Mine Engineering)

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Job Summary

Lead geological and resource-estimation work within the Mine Engineering & Stability (MES) team, developing geological models, estimating mineral resources, and driving QA/QC on technical studies. Partner with colleagues to scope and support studies from PEA to feasibility, review technical reports, and oversee site investigations and audits. Support business growth by promoting WSP capabilities and attending client meetings and field reviews across the UK and Ireland.

Location: Manchester, Leeds, Glasgow, London

Workplace: Hybrid

Employment Type: Full time

Job Function: Executive & General Management

Seniority: Director level

Key Responsibilities

•Develop and refine geological models to support resource estimation.
•Estimate mineral resources with precision and accuracy.
•Conduct site investigations and audits to ensure compliance and quality standards.
•Lead QA/QC reviews and critically review technical reports and studies.
•Collaborate on the scope and delivery of geological mining studies (PEA, PFS, FS), including client and field work.

Travel: Medium travel

Pay and Benefits

Perks:Gym MembershipPaid Leave

Key Requirements

•Bachelor’s degree in geology (or equivalent) from a recognised university.
•Registered as a Chartered Geologist (CGeol) in the UK (or equivalent).
•Experience in resource estimation across multiple commodities and deposit types, preferably in a consulting environment.
•Familiarity with international/public disclosure reporting codes (e.g., NI 43-101, JORC, SAMREC) and Competent Persons/Qualified Person roles.
•Working knowledge of geostatistics and resources estimation, including 3D modelling/geological database software.

Experience:MiningConsulting

Education:Bachelor's in Geology

Skills:CollaborationProfessional communicationIndependent decision-makingTechnical responsibilityTeamwork

Certifications:Chartered Geologist (CGeol)

Languages:English

Tech Stack:Microsoft Office SuiteDatamineSurpacMinesightVulcanLeapfrog GeoIsatis

Company Brief

WSP

Global professional services firm providing engineering, consulting, and technical services across infrastructure, environment, buildings, transportation, and energy sectors for public- and private-sector clients worldwide.

Industry: Professional Services

Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)

Revenue: USD 1B+

Growth: Public Company

Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)

Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed

Headquarters: Montreal, Canada

Founded: 1959

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