Principal Tailings Engineer - SLR Consulting



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SLR is in the process of growing our footprint around the globe, and as such we are continuously looking for talented people to join our team and who would add value to Our Business.

We are recognised as one of the global leaders in environmental and advisory solutions, helping our clients achieve their sustainability goals. SLR has over 100 offices in 13 different countries across the world and we actively encourage collaboration and learning between the many disciplines and services we offer globally.

At SLR you can expect a flexible and supportive 'One Team’ culture that sits at the heart of our business and ensures that we offer a rewarding place to work.


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You will have the opportunity to work alongside industry leaders and specialists on interesting projects and being part of a team that makes a difference.

Job Purpose

Our Africa-based team needs a Principal Tailings Engineer to complement our existing Engineering and Mine Waste teams and to support and drive various growth initiatives. SLR has a significant and longstanding profile across Africa in tailings management and mine waste services for several mining clients, from junior to top tier.

Key Responsibilities

  • Team management and mentoring.
  • Development and implementation of company strategy and growth initiatives.
  • Client relationship development, both current SLR clients and prospective clients using your established networks.
  • Technical leadership and project oversight, often in multi-disciplinary teams.
  • Technical review of feasibility studies and designs of mine waste facilities (tailings dams, heap leach pads and related infrastructure) and associated investigations and analyses (geotechnical investigations, stability analyses, water balances, deposition planning etc.).
  • Undertake dam safety evaluations and risk assessments.
  • Undertake mine waste facility audits and inspections.


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Minimum Requirements

  • Relevant qualifications in civil engineering (e.g. Bachelor of Engineering).
  • Postgraduate qualifications in geotechnical or water engineering will be favourably considered.
  • Professionally registered civil or geotechnical engineer with a minimum of 15 years' of relevant experience
  • Proven track record in project and technical delivery

Skills and Experience

  • Substantial experience in mine waste engineering in a consulting environment.
  • Broad range of experience in planning, feasibility, design and construction phase services.
  • Extensive experience in leading project teams.
  • Good experience in the technical review of design works, reports and proposals.
  • English speaking with excellent communication skills.
  • Proactive, and innovative, and take pride in producing quality work.
  • Connected network across the Mining sector.
  • Professionally registered (PrEng or similar) in South Africa. Relevant professional registration in countries outside of South Africa would also be considered.
  • Detailed knowledge of global industry standards and guidelines is required.
  • Good experience with and understanding of water engineering and closure needs and developments with particular reference to mine waste facilities and the Mining sector.
  • Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and specific software relevant to geotechnical and dam engineering.
  • Strong technical background.
  • Commercial acumen.
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