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Vacancy Details Duration: Permanent.

Salary: £55,596 - £65,966.

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Some Of Our Great Benefits ¿ Flexible/hybrid working arrangements considered.

¿ Generous annual leave (28 days plus statutory days), with the option to buy/sell days.

¿ Discounts at stations with your Network Rail pass.

¿ 75% subsidy on train tickets.

¿¿ Interest-free travel loan for train and car park season tickets.

¿¿ Volunteer leave to make a positive impact.

Plus more....

About The Role What does the average day look like? In this role, no two days are the same. You could be reviewing detailed mining reports one morning to ensure they meet industry standards, then advising internal teams on mining risks or supporting responses to planning applications in the afternoon.

You'll carry out site visits, including surface and underground mine inspections, to assess conditions first-hand, as well as respond to and support the resolution of mining-related incidents when they arise. Alongside this, you'll work closely with project teams to provide assurance, ensure alignment with standards, and manage a high volume of technical work with competing priorities.

A Little Bit About The Team... You'll be joining a close-knit and highly specialised geotechnical and mining team made up of a Head of Geotechnical, a Principal Engineer, several Senior Mining Engineers, an Engineer, and a Technical Clerk. The team works collaboratively to provide expert advice and assurance across the business, combining deep technical knowledge with practical field experience to manage mining-related risk effectively.

Next Steps CV shortlisting will take place after the advert closes, with interviews planned from the week commencing 13th July, subject to business needs. Early applications are encouraged, as we may close the advert early due to high application volumes.

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Your Experience And Skills Who are we looking for? We're looking for someone with substantial experience in the mining industry and a strong technical understanding of mining engineering, subsidence prediction and management, and relevant legislation.

You'll ideally hold a degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline and bring knowledge of mineral planning policy, environmental protection, and land use considerations. Strong communication, problem-solving and stakeholder management skills are essential, alongside the ability to manage a busy and varied workload. A chartered status (e.g. Chartered Minerals Surveyor) or experience in related infrastructure sectors would be an advantage, but not essential.

Essential Criteria

• Degree or equivalent qualification
• Substantial experience in the mining industry
• Knowledge of mining engineering, mining legislation, subsidence prediction and management, and mineral valuation
• Knowledge of mineral planning policy and legislation, environmental protection acts, landfill, waste management and contaminated land issues