Principal / Senior Process Engineer

Job Summary

WSP Mining and Minerals business seeks Principal / Senior Process Engineers to support engineering studies and engineering for mineral processing plant projects across a multi‑discipline environment. A degree in mineral processing, chemical engineering or mineral engineering is required.

Responsibilities

The successful candidates will provide process engineering services on mineral processing projects to WSP and its clients, including technical support and supervision within the process engineering team.

• Crushing and grinding
• Materials handling including feeders and screens
• Physical and chemical separation techniques
• Hydrometallurgy
• Leaching, precipitation and solid liquid separation
• Solid and liquid waste handling, including tailings

Expected to have experience with iron ore, coal, base metals, precious metals and industrial minerals.

Development of metallurgical circuit design and selection based on testwork to select circuit configuration and major equipment is essential.

Engineering Documentation

The candidate will develop process design basis, process flow diagrams, mass balance, P&IDs, sizing of process equipment, process calculations, specifications, hazard assessment and control philosophy.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or Engineering Geology (postgraduate qualification desirable).
• Strong understanding of ground behaviour, soil and rock mechanics, and geotechnical risk management.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects and lead multi‑disciplinary teams.
• Excellent communication skills and willingness to travel within the UK and internationally.

Benefits

• Hybrid working with flexibility to work from home up to two days a week.
• Work‑life balance initiatives including “WSP My Hour” and flexible leave options.
• Health and wellbeing support through Thrive program, virtual GP services, and gymflex scheme.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• Inclusive culture with employee resource groups.

EEO Statement

We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity.

As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.

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Salary: GBP 60000 - 80000 per year