Principal Geotechnical Engineer – Rock Mechanics
SLR ConsultingScotland, United Kingdom
Added 10 Aug · still live
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Salary
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£50,400
Going rate
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About the role
SLR is a global leader in sustainability solutions, working with clients to help make sustainability happen, within a collaborative, people-first culture.
Due to continued growth, we are seeking an experienced Principal Geotechnical Engineer (Rock Mechanics) to join our established Mining Advisory team, delivering high-profile projects across the global mining sector.
Role
You'll lead the delivery of technically complex geotechnical and rock engineering projects, supporting clients through all stages of the mining lifecycle. Working closely with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders, you'll combine technical excellence with strong project and client leadership. The role includes:
Rewards & Benefits
Qualifications
SLR's ‘One Team’ culture is at the heart of our business, providing a collaborative and supportive environment where people can develop and grow. Through a structured career framework, regular performance reviews, and support towards chartership, professional qualifications and licences, we offer excellent opportunities for long-term career progression. Our flexible benefits and reward package includes:
Due to continued growth, we are seeking an experienced Principal Geotechnical Engineer (Rock Mechanics) to join our established Mining Advisory team, delivering high-profile projects across the global mining sector.
Role
You'll lead the delivery of technically complex geotechnical and rock engineering projects, supporting clients through all stages of the mining lifecycle. Working closely with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders, you'll combine technical excellence with strong project and client leadership. The role includes:
- Technical leadership in geotechnical engineering and rock mechanics projects
- Rock mass characterisation, slope stability and underground excavation design assessments
- Development and implementation of Ground Control Management Plans (GCMPs)
- Client relationship management and proposal support
- Mentoring and coaching less experienced engineers and geologists
- Technical reporting, due diligence reviews and study management
- Desk-based work alongside domestic and international site visits
Rewards & Benefits
Qualifications
SLR's ‘One Team’ culture is at the heart of our business, providing a collaborative and supportive environment where people can develop and grow. Through a structured career framework, regular performance reviews, and support towards chartership, professional qualifications and licences, we offer excellent opportunities for long-term career progression. Our flexible benefits and reward package includes:
- Competitive salary with discretionary bonus
- Extensive experience delivering geotechnical and rock mechanics projects within the mining sector
- Chartered Engineer (CEng) or Chartered Geologist (CGeol), or working towards chartership
- Degree qualified in Geotechnical Engineering, Geological Engineering, Mining Engineering, Engineering Geology, Geology, or a related discipline
- Strong background in rock mass characterisation, ground control management, slope stability and/or underground geotechnical engineering
- Experience managing multidisciplinary projects, budgets and project teams
- Knowledge of geotechnical assessment methodologies, including empirical, analytical and numerical approaches
- Familiarity with geotechnical software such as Rocscience and/or Itasca packages, with a strong understanding of modelling inputs and outputs
- Experience preparing technical reports, due diligence reviews and mining studies, including support for standards such as SK-1300, NI 43-101 and JORC
- Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication and client-facing skills
- A passion for mentoring and developing junior colleagues
- Willingness to undertake occasional international travel to project sites
Inclusion is fundamental to who we are. We are committed to equal opportunities and foster a workplace where everyone can thrive, supported by active Culture & Inclusion Committees and Employee Networks. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and are a Disability Confident Committed employer. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.
If this Principal Geotechnical Engineer (Rock Mechanics)
role feels like a great fit for your experience and ambitions, we'd love to hear from you.
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Where this offer sits in the market
SOC 2121 · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · ~59k in sampleP25 £40kP75 £65k
£32kmedian £51kgoing rate £50k£65k
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