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

ERM are seeking an enthusiastic Senior Geologist to join our Technical Mining Services team and conduct general geological and other minerals project advisory services in a professional and ethical manner. This role is a hybrid role with office locations available in the UK and Ireland. Occasional travel/appetite for overseas assignments is required. Although your main role is a Technical one, you will also assist with the promotion of ERM to existing and potential clients, and look to generate further work for yourself and ERM employees where you can. You will be committed to a high level of professionalism and work at all times in a professional manner, following industry ethics and maintaining best-practice safety, environmental and cultural standards. ERM is committed to the professional development of our employees and for this role you will ideally be or be working towards or meeting QP/CP status for the reporting of Mineral Resources to international codes. Principal duties: Work as key member of the Technical Mining Services team in a wide range of inter-disciplinary, global projects. Complete hands-on billable project work with minimal supervision. This work includes geological works, data reviews, exploration planning, resource estimation, input to technical studies, completion reporting, formal reporting and any other work areas deemed suitable to your skill level and experience. Communicate with clients at a senior level and understand their needs and requirements, and to manage your work flow following client meetings. Mentor and train junior members of staff to assist you in completing project work. Ensure that 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, helping to ensure that appropriate results and good quality documentation is provided to our clients. Provide technical advice and appropriate solutions to our clients, where qualified to do so and seek peer review from Principal Consultant staff. Assist in determining costs, presenting client proposals and managing agreed project budgets and timelines. Be involved in client planning meetings. Undertake data verification and site visits and site-based field work where appropriate. Other responsibilities: Liaising with ERM staff based around the world to assist with coordination of world-wide resource and related geological activities. Developing and maintaining working relationships with current clients and associates. Assisting ERM worldwide in marketing our expertise through attendance of 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 and 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’ industry or consulting experience. Working knowledge of mining software packages for resource estimation (Leapfrog, Surpac, Isatis, Micromine, Datamine, Supervisor, Deswik, etc.) will be 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 will be an advantage. Ability to interpret financial models/information will be 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 safety culture. Prior project management experience will be an advantage. Foreign language skills (other than English) may be advantageous. #LI-SD1 #LI-Hybrid †ERM is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive, it an essential part of what makes ERM a great place to build a career and helps us create better solutions for our clients. 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. Our commitment doesn’t stop at hiring. Once you join us, we’ll ensure you have the tools, support, and adjustments needed to succeed and feel a true sense of belonging. Learn more about our Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging (DIB) efforts by visiting our website or exploring our 2025 Sustainability Report.. At ERM, sustainability is our business. We are the world largest advisory firm focused solely on sustainability, offering unparalleled expertise across business and finance. ERM partners with clients to operationalize sustainability at pace and scale, through our unique combination of strategic transformation and technical delivery capabilities. Our diverse global team of experts works with the world leading organizations to help them set clear sustainability targets, measure progress and operationalize strategy through deep implementation and business transformation. With more than 50 years of experience, our ability to integrate sustainability solutions and our depth and breadth of technical knowledge are why organizations choose to partner with us as their trusted advisor. Every one of us firmly believes in the potential to create value for our clients through an integrated approach to sustainability (because we have personally seen it and professionally achieved it). Our team members are passionate about client service. We work closely with our clients to help them operationalize their sustainability goals and meet their environmental, health and safety objectives while advancing ERM purpose through delivering tangible progress in what the United Nations coined The Decade of Action. Organizing our people across globally integrated communities of technical and strategic talent positions ERM to be a “boots to boardroom” leader in bringing that value creation to our clients, partners, and the world. 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