Principal / Senior Principal Resource Geologist

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Overview

Geosyntec has an exciting opportunity for a Principal / Senior Principal Resource Geologist to join our European Mining Group. You will interact with a highly integrated, multi-disciplinary team of professionals throughout Europe, North America and Australia, and will provide leadership and client development, specifically related to geological modelling, resource estimation and mineral reporting services in the mining industry. We have offices in Manchester, Delph and Bristol, however for this position we're able to consider fully remote working from anywhere in the UK.

Geosyntec is an innovative, international engineering and consulting firm serving private and public-sector clients to address new ventures and complex problems involving our environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure. Our engineers, scientists, technical and project employees serve our clients from offices across the world. Ranked by ENR as one of the top environmental engineering design firms, Geosyntec is internationally known for its technical leadership, broad experience, and exceptional client service.

We invest in our people. Each employee is unique, and your career at Geosyntec will be too. We offer competitive pay and benefits, and well-being programs to support you and your family.

To Learn More Visit: http://www.geosyntec.com/careers/

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Collaboration and mentoring are cornerstones of Geosyntec's culture. We operate under a sell-manage-do culture, and so we expect that you'd work on challenging technical projects while leveraging your existing knowledge and experience to help Geosyntec expand its current practices and capabilities through business development and client management. You may also be asked to take on project management responsibilities, along with staff management and development, and mentoring tasks.

Some of the key responsibilities for this position include:

• Developing business opportunities with new and existing clients and preparing associated proposals.
• Lead geological modelling, data validation, resource estimation and mineral resource reporting efforts for mining sector clients
• Leading geostatistical analysis, quality control analysis, due diligence and database management
• Hiring, managing, training and mentoring of early- and mid-career staff
• Field work: Up to 10%
• Overnight travel: Up to 20%

Education and Licensure

• Bachelor's degree in geology or engineering geology, or a related field of study (required)
• Advanced degree in a related field of study (preferred)
• Professional Affiliation (e.g., GSL, AusIMM, IMMM etc) (required)
• Professional registration (e.g. CGeol). (required)

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

• High standard of technical geological and ore forming processes knowledge across a broad range of typical commodities
• At least 10 years (15+ preferred) of experience working in a consulting environment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. (required)
• A strong track record in business development, including proposals leadership, and stewarding and building client relationships with repeat business. (required)
• Significant experience performing and leading Mineral Resource Estimation and reporting services related to the mining sector (required)
• Ability to act as QP/CP in accordance with international standards (e.g. NI 43-101, JORC) (required)
• Experience managing the overall delivery of projects including, project planning and controls, financial management, change management, risk management, and contract/subcontract management. (required)
• Excellent writing and communication skills. (required)
• A high degree of proficiency with geological modelling and geostatistical software (Datamine, Isatis, Leapfrog, etc.) (required)
• Experience with Microsoft Office products. (required)
• Current OSHA 40-hr HAZWOPER training and refreshers. (preferred)
• Health & Safety training, medical monitoring, and client-driven drug and background testing may be required.
• Valid, full UK driving license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel. (required)

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