Job Description

SLR has an exciting opportunity for a Graduate Engineer to join our mine waste team in the UK. This position will provide the successful candidate with a wide range of experience and is ideal for someone who is keen to develop their skills and knowledge in mining and civil engineering to become a chartered professional engineer.





The role would suit a graduate engineer, with an honours degree in either Civil or Mining Engineering or a Master's degree in a related subject, such as Geotechnical Engineering.





We are open to this role being based in our offices in Exeter, Bristol or Sheffield.




Our mine waste team provides specialist services to the mining industry across a wide range of areas related to the management of tailings and waste rock, from ground investigation, analysis of laboratory and monitoring data, design (conceptual to detailed) to construction supervision and quality assurance. In delivering this support, SLR uses state of the art software to evaluate saturated and unsaturated flow regimes; perform deformation analyses, stability analyses and stress / strain analyses, and modelling of soil structure interaction.




The successful candidate will enjoy on-the-job training from a team of industry leading professionals, and will receive full support in working towards professional chartership with the ICE or IMMM.

The role

Provide office-based support to senior staff working on a range of mining projects. The type of work will help develop this person towards chartered status and is envisaged to include the following:


Support tendering activities / proposal writing Planning, procurement and management of site investigations Oversee installation of geotechnical instrumentation and monitoring of readings Numerical modelling Factual reporting Interpretive reporting Production of detailed designs and specifications Production of tender documents and bills of quantities Construction supervision



Whilst some projects will be based in the local area, the role may also involve supervision of projects in other locations throughout the UK and overseas for periods of up to 3 months at a time.




As a graduate you will automatically be enrolled on our structured Graduate Programme which will support both your technical and business development giving you a great foundation for a rewarding and dynamic career.

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

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following:


Minimum degree (BEng/BSc/MEng) in Geotechnical / Civil / Mining Engineering or other related engineering subject, or relevant MSc Good understanding of the principles of engineering and/or mining Appreciation of importance of a safe working environment Good numerical skills are required. Good at both verbal and written communications. Flexibility to work away from home for extended periods of time. Willing to work on site in all conditions Motivated for Continued Professional Development (CPD) Embraces SLR's 'one-team' culture



The following skills and knowledge are not essential, but would be advantageous:


Knowledge of numerical modelling using geotechnical package GeoStudio, Plaxis or any other industry standard software. Experience in using CAD, GIS and BIM. Knowledge of standard forms of contract, specifications and bills of quantities Graduate membership of either ICE or IMMM (or equivalent professional engineering governing body for overseas candidates)



Due to the nature of the role, a full driving licence valid in the UK is essential for this position.

Culture & Inclusion at SLR

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.


SLR Commitment - All applicants with a disability who meet the essential requirements for the job will be guaranteed an interview in line with our Disability Confident Committed status.

This role will not be closed before 1st January 2026, however we will be reviewing and progressing candidates on an ongoing basis, so we recommend making your application at your earliest opportunity.