Principal Tailings Engineer

Penguin Recruitment
📍 City of London, City and County of the City of London, United Kingdom 💼 Full-time 🕒 Posted June 28, 2026

Job Description

Principal Tailings Engineer

London | Hybrid Working | £60,000 - £75,000

Are you an experienced Tailings Engineer looking to take the lead on some of the world's most challenging mining and infrastructure projects?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Principal Tailings Engineer to join a leading international engineering consultancy in London. Working within a multidisciplinary team of geotechnical, civil and mining specialists, you will play a key role in the design, assessment and management of tailings storage facilities (TSFs) and mine waste projects across the globe.

This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of major projects, mentor junior engineers and contribute to the continued growth of a highly regarded technical team.

The Role

Lead the design and assessment of tailings storage facilities and mine waste infrastructure.
Deliver geotechnical and civil engineering solutions across all project stages, from feasibility thr...

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Job Details

  • Location City of London, City and County of the City of London
  • Job Type Full-time
  • Category architecture-and-engineering
  • Posted Date June 28, 2026
  • Application Deadline August 07, 2026