Penguin Recruitment Ltd
Senior Mining Engneer
Senior Mining Engneer at Penguin Recruitment Ltd, based in Edinburgh, Scotland, paying £40,000 - £50,000 per annum. This is a contract role.
- Pay
- £40,000 - £50,000 per annum
- Hours and contract
- Contract · On site
- Location
- Edinburgh, Scotland
- Closing date
- Sector
- Engineering & Manufacturing
Bang in line with the market for engineering & manufacturing
Reference 57554600
About the role
Senior Mining Geologist
Edinburgh
£40,000 - £50,000
We are currently seeking a Mining Geologist to join a growing ground engineering and environmental consultancy, working on a range of mining, geotechnical and ground stability projects.
This is a great opportunity for a Geologist with experience in historic mining, abandoned mine workings or coal mining risk assessments.
What's on Offer?
- Competitive salary depending on experience.
- Varied mining and ground engineering projects.
- Professional development and career progression.
- Support towards professional accreditation.
- Opportunity to join an established technical team.
Key Responsibilities
- Undertaking Coal Mining Risk Assessments (CMRAs).
- Assessing historic and abandoned mine workings.
- Supporting mining-related ground investigations.
- Investigating ground instability and subsidence risks.
- Interpreting geological and geotechnical data.
- Preparing technical reports and recommendations.
- Liaising with clients, contractors and regulatory bodies.
Requirements of a Senior Mining Geologist
- Degree in Geology, Engineering Geology or a related discipline.
- Experience in mining geology, geotechnical or geo-environmental consultancy.
- Knowledge of historic coal mining and abandoned mine workings.
- Experience with Coal Mining Risk Assessments (desirable).
- Strong report-writing and communication skills.
- Full UK driving licence.
Interested in this or other roles in Geotechnical Engineering, please do not hesitate to contact Caitlin.
This is a permanent role.
Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position.
Reference: 57554600 · Posted 3 hours ago · Closes 22 Dec 2026 · Listed via Penguin Recruitment Ltd
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