Senior Geotechnical / Tailings Consultant
Experience Senior Geotechnical / Tailings Consultant
Location: Perth or Brisbane, Australia
Experience: 7-15+ Years
Sector: Mining | Tailings | Geotechnical Engineering
About the Opportunity
Our client is a leading international engineering and consulting practice specialising in mining, geotechnical, tailings, water and environmental advisory services. Working with some of the world's largest mining companies, they provide technical consulting across the full life cycle of tailings storage facilities (TSFs), from concept and feasibility through to operations, closure and governance. This aligns with the firm's publicly stated focus on tailings facility design, risk management, site investigations, monitoring, closure, and Engineer of Record services. [srk.com], [srk.com]
Due to continued growth across Australia, we are seeking an experienced Geotechnical / Tailings Consultant to join the team in either Perth or Brisbane.
The Role
You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team delivering complex tailings and mine waste projects across Australia and internationally. The role offers exposure to major mining operations, technical leadership opportunities, and collaboration with globally recognised subject matter experts.
Responsibilities may include:
- Tailings Storage Facility (TSF) design, assessment and optimisation
- Geotechnical investigations and interpretation of field and laboratory data
- Slope stability, seepage and deformation analysis
- Dam safety reviews, risk assessments and governance studies
- Construction Quality Assurance (CQA) and site-based technical support
- Engineer of Record (EoR) support and operational advisory services
- Technical due diligence and independent reviews
- Preparation of feasibility studies, technical reports and client presentations
- Mentoring junior engineers and contributing to project delivery leadership
The successful candidate will be involved across the full project lifecycle, including design, monitoring, construction, operations and closure of mine waste and tailings facilities. [srk.com], [LVI Associ...attingh_CV | PDF], [Andy Liu R...ume - 2023 | PDF]
About You
We are interested in speaking with professionals who possess:
- 7-15+ years of experience in geotechnical, tailings, mine waste or dam engineering
- Degree in Civil, Geotechnical, Geological or Mining Engineering
- Strong understanding of tailings storage facilities and dam engineering principles
- Experience in one or more of:
- TSF design and engineering
- Geotechnical investigations
- Dam safety and risk management
- Closure and rehabilitation studies
- Construction quality assurance
- Monitoring and instrumentation programmes
- Familiarity with industry standards and leading practices, including GISTM
- Experience using geotechnical analysis and modelling software
- Strong report writing and client engagement skills
- Ability and willingness to undertake occasional site travel
What's on Offer
- Opportunity to work on high-profile mining and tailings projects throughout Australia and globally
- Exposure to multidisciplinary teams and internationally recognised technical specialists
- Flexible working arrangements
- Clear pathway towards Senior Consultant, Principal and Technical Leadership positions
- Strong focus on professional development, mentoring and technical excellence
- Collaborative and entrepreneurial consulting environment
Interested?
If you are a geotechnical or tailings professional seeking exposure to technically challenging projects and an opportunity to work with one of the industry's most respected specialist consultancies, we'd welcome a confidential discussion.
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