SLR Consulting
We are looking for experienced mine water professionals (Full-Time or Part-Time) to join our busy Mine Water team and support an expanding pipeline of work in the mining sector.
This position provides an exciting opportunity to join SLR’s expanding multi-disciplinary service offering which includes mining engineers, geologists, tailings engineers, geotechnical engineers, ESG practitioners. You will have the opportunity to work with an established team of senior mining consultants. We are interested to hear from water specialists in the fields of hydrology and water resource engineering with experience on local and international mining projects.
You could be based in any of our existing European offices, including our Dublin office along with offices across the UK
The role
You will:
Your project work is likely to involve travel across the UK, Europe and internationally. You would work on projects with our colleagues who are based in other offices throughout Europe, Asia, Australia, Africa, and the Americas.
About us
SLR are global leaders in Sustainability Solutions, helping our clients achieve their sustainability goals. We are a consultancy with 4000+ employees across 6 regions in over 125 countries. Our ‘one team’ culture is at the heart of our business, providing a collaborative and supportive environment for professional development. Along with competitive salaries, our staff enjoy a comprehensive benefits package with a company pension plus excellent healthcare offering, travel and life insurance and a structured career framework with regular reviews offering outstanding opportunities for progression. Alongside 25 day’s annual leave, with additional flexible bank holidays, we offer flexible, agile and hybrid working which enables staff to tailor hours worked around core hours, with family friendly policies help balance the needs of professional and home life.
About you
If you are interested in applying, we would love to hear from you. We envisage that you would be able to bring/demonstrate:
· Broad understanding water management issues and best practices for the mining sector. · Strong technical and numerical skills, with demonstrable experience in relevant water modelling packages, design methodologies and analytical approaches.
Your knowledge will include:
· Flood hydrology and rainfall-runoff modelling · Water balance modelling and water resource management
It would also be advantageous to have knowledge of the following:
· Water quality monitoring and modelling · GoldSim probabilistic scenario modelling
· Data management and data science · GIS and/or CAD skills
Due to the nature of the work you will have a full current driving licence valid in the UK.
Culture & Inclusion at SLR
We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer, and our expectations go beyond purely complying with legislation. Through our Regional C&I Committees, Global Council and Employee Networks, we foster an inclusive environment where all people regardless of their background can thrive.
We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of their background, including those from groups that are currently under-represented at SLR, such as people identifying as 2SLGBTQI+, Indigenous peoples, ethnic minority groups, women, and people with visible or invisible disabilities, including those who are neurodivergent.
Should you require any special adjustments throughout the recruitment process with us, please let us know. As a Disability Confident Committed employer, we seek to ensure all applicants have equitable support when applying to SLR.
SLR Commitment – All applicants with a disability who meet the essential requirements for the job will be guaranteed an interview in line with our Disability Confident Committed status when applying to SLR.