**What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?** At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you. **A little more about your role:** WSP has a full-time opportunity within our UK and Ireland Mining Team for a Mine Closure & Asset Transition Lead, preferably (but not essential) based in the UK. This is an exciting opportunity to lead the EMEA / UK Mine Closure strategy, supported by the Global Mine Closure Strategy, and build and support our Mine Closure community. This position will be responsible for collaborating across business units, disciplines, offices, and regions to build a Mine Closure Practice that meets current and future client closure needs. This position would also be involved in delivery of mineral asset closure / transition projects ranging from integration of closure in design and operations to closure planning and studies and asset transition assessments. We are at the cutting edge of work in this field, and as part of our team, you’ll help us shape the future. **What you will do:** This is a key leadership role within the UK and Ireland Mining team (and globally) and the role will comprise a combination of strategic leadership, business development, client liaison, and technical and project direction. If you are looking for an opportunity to be strategic, innovative and creative, whilst supported and surrounded by a highly regarded dedicated team then this role is for you. Your main responsibilities will include: + Contributing to, driving and implementing our Global and EMEA mine closure strategy + Building, guiding and supporting our closure community to develop their professional skills and profiles + Providing robust mineral asset closure/transition technical direction, input and review across multidisciplinary proposals and projects, with a strong focus on delivery quality + Overseeing and coordinating large, multi-disciplinary mine closure projects + Strengthening the team’s market position by proactively seeking internal and external opportunities for further growth and development in context with the Regions mineral activity and influences. **What we will be looking for you to demonstrate:** + Demonstrated experience of leadership, collaboration, personal accountability, persistent and goal oriented + Demonstrated experience of team and capability building + Substantial and broad experience in Mine Closure and mineral asset closure and transition planning and execution, across all aspects of Mine Closure + Ability to innovate and re-think the conventional approaches to asset closure + Strong business acumen with respect to both the consulting business, with an aptitude for improving processes, but also in understanding mining industry business processes and challenges + Commitment to internal and external client service + A proven track record in the delivery of large, multi-disciplinary projects on-time and on-budget + Excellent interpersonal skills with verbal and written communication skills with respect to technical, business development and strategy + Motivational; staff development mindset; excellent leadership and mentoring skills + A Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering, Science or equivalent, coupled with previous consulting experience will be highly regarded. Don’t quite meet all the criteria? Apply, and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team. **Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.** Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world. **With us, you can. Apply today.** \#LI-DM1 **We are WSP - Join us and make your career future ready!** In today’s world it’s important to work for a company that has clear purpose, giving back to communities and supporting what is truly important in the world. When considering a career move its vital to work for a business that is aligned to your values and goals, a place where you can belong. To find out more about our business click on the following link and discover what awaits you at WSP: Who We Are | WSP (https://www.wsp.com/en-gb/who-we-are) **WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU** **Work-life balance?** WSP recognises that work is only one part of your life and making time for other things is important – whether that’s for your families, friends, or yourself. Our hybrid working policy allows the flexibility to work from the comfort of your own home as well as collaborating in our contemporary offices across the UK. **Inclusivity & Diversity?** We want our people to achieve rewarding careers, bringing their whole selves to work. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing diversity to create a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. Our employee resource groups VIBE (LGBTQ+ employees), CREED (Championing Racial Equality and Ethnic Diversity) and our Gender Balance Group, in tandem with WSP’s Neurodiverse Community Group, WSP Connect Group (visible and non-visible disabilities) help us promote the right environment for you to reach your full potential. **Health & Wellbeing?** We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme. Med24 gives you and your family unrestricted telephone access to an NHS doctor where you can call day or night or have a face-to-face video consultation. **Flex your time?** For improved work life balance, WSP offers the “WSP Hour” which enables you to take one hour per day to do as you wish and make up the time earlier or later that day. We also offer part time and flexible working arrangements plus the option to flex your bank holiday entitlement to suit you. **Your development?** We appreciate that development and training is important to you and that’s why we have a supportive environment that invests in your development, whether that’s chartership, training or mentoring. **APPLY NOW AND BE THE FUTURE OF WSP!** **\#WeAreWSP** _Here at WSP 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._ _Please note WSP reserves the right to close the vacancy before the advertised closing date._