Managing Technical Consultant - Senior Mining Geologist; Mid-Senior level

Managing Technical Consultant - Senior Mining Geologist (Mid-Senior level)

Join ERM as a Senior Geologist in our Technical Mining Services team. This hybrid role is based in the UK or Ireland and requires occasional overseas travel.

Key responsibilities:

• Work as a key member of the Technical Mining Services team on a wide range of interdisciplinary, global projects.
• Complete hands‑on billable project work with minimal supervision, including geological works, data reviews, exploration planning, resource estimation, input to technical studies, completion reporting, formal reporting and any other work areas suitable to your skill level and experience.
• Communicate with clients at a senior level to understand their needs and manage your workflow following client meetings.
• Mentor and train junior staff to assist with project work.
• Ensure the quality of work and results meets the standards expected by ERM and our clients.
• Assist Principal Geologists and Technical Directors with peer reviews of project results and reports.
• Provide technical advice and appropriate solutions to clients, seeking peer review from Principal Consultant staff where qualified.
• Assist in determining costs, presenting client proposals, and managing agreed project budgets and timelines.
• Be involved in client planning meetings.
• Undertake data verification, site visits, and site‑based field work where appropriate.

Other responsibilities:

• Liaise with ERM staff around the world to coordinate worldwide resource and related geological activities.
• Develop and maintain working relationships with current clients and associates.
• Assist ERM worldwide in marketing our expertise through attendance at professional technical meetings, forums and conferences.
• Ensure the environment, heritage and community are protected at all times.
• Complete all tasks in line with ERM or client safety policy.
• Promptly report incidents, accidents or hazards.
• Complete all activities at the highest industry standards.
• Comply with legislation and ERM company policies.

Professional and other requirements:

• Professional geological (or similar) qualification.
• At least 7+ years of industry or consulting experience.
• Working knowledge of mining software packages for resource estimation (Leapfrog, Surpac, Isatis, Micromine, Datamine, Supervisor, Deswik, etc.) is an advantage.
• Demonstrable experience working in and/or managing multi-disciplinary and multi-national teams.
• Multi-commodity experience.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products, particularly Excel and Outlook.
• High standard of technical geological knowledge of one or more commodities (copper, iron ore, nickel, etc.). A specialism or QP/CP certification across one or multiple commodities is an advantage.
• Ability to interpret financial models/information is an advantage.
• Flexibility with hours and work locations.
• Enthusiasm and passion for geological excellence and exploration success.
• Enjoy working outdoors.
• Strong focus on safety and promoting a safety culture.
• Prior project management experience is an advantage.
• Foreign language skills (other than English) may be advantageous.

ERM is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We welcome talent from all backgrounds and provide equal opportunities for every candidate. If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or need accommodations during the selection process, we’re here to support you. Learn more about our Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging efforts by visiting our website or exploring our 2025 Sustainability Report.