Senior Mining Engneer - #2193076

Senior Mining Geologist

Edinburgh

£40,000 - £50,000

We are currently seeking a Mining Geologist to join a growing ground engineering and environmental consultancy, working on a range of mining, geotechnical and ground stability projects.

This is a great opportunity for a Geologist with experience in historic mining, abandoned mine workings or coal mining risk assessments.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary depending on experience.
• Varied mining and ground engineering projects.
• Professional development and career progression.
• Support towards professional accreditation.
• Opportunity to join an established technical team.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertaking Coal Mining Risk Assessments (CMRAs).
• Assessing historic and abandoned mine workings.
• Supporting mining-related ground investigations.
• Investigating ground instability and subsidence risks.
• Interpreting geological and geotechnical data.
• Preparing technical reports and recommendations.
• Liaising with clients, contractors and regulatory bodies.

Requirements of a Senior Mining Geologist

• Degree in Geology, Engineering Geology or a related discipline.
• Experience in mining geology, geotechnical or geo-environmental consultancy.
• Knowledge of historic coal mining and abandoned mine workings.
• Experience with Coal Mining Risk Assessments (desirable).
• Strong report-writing and communication skills.
• Full UK driving licence.

Interested in this or other roles in Geotechnical Engineering, please do not hesitate to contact Caitlin.

This is a permanent role.

Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position.