Senior Geologist – Mining and Quarrying
CompanySLR Consulting
Location
Nottingham, England, United Kingdom
Employment TypeFull-time
Posted At3/10/2026
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£54,600
(£28.00 per hour)
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Description
SLR Consulting is looking for a highly motivated Senior Geologist to join our growing Mining Advisory team, which is part of our wider European Advisory service line. This is an exciting opportunity for a geologist to develop technical and consulting skills while working alongside an experienced, multidisciplinary group supporting clients across the mining and minerals sector. Based within one of SLR’s UK offices, you’ll contribute to a wide range of projects involving geological modelling, mineral resource evaluation, quarry and mine planning support, due‑diligence studies, and broader technical advisory work for global quarrying and mining clients.
With our move to hybrid working, combined with our collaborative ‘one team’ culture, location is flexible for this role. However, our preference is that you would be within commuting distance of either our Leeds, Nottingham or Bristol offices. http://www.slrconsulting.com/en/about-us/our-locations
The role
As a Senior Geologist, you’ll play an active role in delivering high‑quality geological inputs, supporting junior team members, and developing your own professional capability. This key role requires close collaboration with the senior members of the team, with technical specialists in other disciplines and clients. You’ll manage project budgets, schedules, and contracts, ensuring quality, efficiency, and compliance with client and regulatory requirements. You’ll provide hands-on project management, including the development of technical working plans, reserves and resource reports, lead and coordinate site investigations, laboratory testing programs, and project specifications. The position may involve site work which will involve working on sites away from home.
You will also have opportunities to participate in Business Development and networking activities to promote SLR and the Mining Advisory Team to new and existing clients. This role offers a supportive, collaborative environment with clear pathways for professional development, including mentorship from Chartered geoscientists and support toward chartership.
About Us
With our move to hybrid working, combined with our collaborative ‘one team’ culture, location is flexible for this role. However, our preference is that you would be within commuting distance of either our Leeds, Nottingham or Bristol offices. http://www.slrconsulting.com/en/about-us/our-locations
The role
As a Senior Geologist, you’ll play an active role in delivering high‑quality geological inputs, supporting junior team members, and developing your own professional capability. This key role requires close collaboration with the senior members of the team, with technical specialists in other disciplines and clients. You’ll manage project budgets, schedules, and contracts, ensuring quality, efficiency, and compliance with client and regulatory requirements. You’ll provide hands-on project management, including the development of technical working plans, reserves and resource reports, lead and coordinate site investigations, laboratory testing programs, and project specifications. The position may involve site work which will involve working on sites away from home.
You will also have opportunities to participate in Business Development and networking activities to promote SLR and the Mining Advisory Team to new and existing clients. This role offers a supportive, collaborative environment with clear pathways for professional development, including mentorship from Chartered geoscientists and support toward chartership.
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 days 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
We’re looking for applicants with strong analytical and organisational skills, and an enthusiasm for applied geology in a commercial context. If you’re keen to grow your geology career within a respected global consultancy, gaining exposure to varied, meaningful projects across the mining lifecycle, we’d love to hear from you.
If You Are Interested, We Would Love To Hear From You. In Order To Succeed, We'd Envisage That You Would Be Able To Demonstrate
About You
We’re looking for applicants with strong analytical and organisational skills, and an enthusiasm for applied geology in a commercial context. If you’re keen to grow your geology career within a respected global consultancy, gaining exposure to varied, meaningful projects across the mining lifecycle, we’d love to hear from you.
If You Are Interested, We Would Love To Hear From You. In Order To Succeed, We'd Envisage That You Would Be Able To Demonstrate
- 4yrs plus experience in a comparable role;
- University Degree (or equivalent) in Geology, Engineering Geology, Environmental Science or similar;
- Soil/Rock logging to BS5930;
- Practical knowledge of relevant UK /European quarrying and mining regulations and relevant planning legislation and guidelines;
- Experience in designing, supervising and managing site investigations;
- Exposure to preparing fee proposals for mining or quarrying projects;
- Expertise in geological modelling software such as Leapfrog, Surpac, or Python; as well as design software, such CAD, ArcGIS, or QGIS;
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.