Mine Closure Consultant

Digby Wells Environmental is a leading environmental
and social consulting firm supporting the responsible development of Africa’s
natural resources. We partner with mining clients across Africa to achieve
operational success with sustainable environmental management and acceptable social
outcomes.

We
are looking for a Mine Closure Consultant with experience in mine closure
planning and mine closure cost assessments to join our team supporting projects
in Tanzania and across East Africa. Landform modelling and rehabilitation
design experience will also be beneficial. This role offers the opportunity to
contribute to practical, responsible and regulatory-compliant mine closure
solutions across a diverse portfolio of mining projects.

The
successful candidate will develop mine closure strategies and liability
assessments, support closure, decommissioning and rehabilitation projects, and
contribute to practical and sustainable closure landforms. The role combines
technical delivery, project management and collaboration with multidisciplinary
specialists, clients and regulatory authorities. It offers meaningful
responsibility, hands-on growth and the opportunity to work with passionate,
capable colleagues across Africa.

Why Join Digby Wells Environmental?

At
Digby Wells Environmental, you will join a team tackling diverse mining and
environmental challenges across Africa. Together, we make a difference locally
with global impact through practical, sustainable solutions that support
responsible resource development.

You
will have the opportunity to:

- Make a meaningful
difference through responsible mine closure, sustainable landform design and
viable post-mining land-use solutions.
- Grow through experience,
with exposure to diverse projects, commodities, geographies and good
international practice.
- Work alongside invested and
passionate colleagues across environmental, social and technical disciplines.
- Build trusted relationships
with clients and multidisciplinary teams in Tanzania and across Africa.

Key Responsibilities

- Conduct
and develop mine closure cost estimates, mine closure plans, closure and
rehabilitation strategies and post-closure land-use planning.
- Develop
or contribute to practical closure landform models and designs for waste rock
dumps, tailings facilities, pits, stockpiles and other disturbed areas,
considering drainage, slopes, erosion control, constructability and long-term
stability.
- Generate
and interpret terrain models, survey data, engineering designs, GIS
information, cut-and-fill assessments and earthworks quantities for closure
planning and costing.
- Prepare
technical reports and input for closure, decommissioning, environmental authorisation
and regulatory approval processes, including the regulatory engagement where
applicable.
- Monitor
and evaluate closure and rehabilitation performance and provide technical
guidance to clients.
- Manage
closure-related project activities to ensure delivery on time, within budget
and to quality standards.
- Conduct
fieldwork and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, clients and regulatory
authorities.

Requirements

- Experience
in mine closure planning, closure cost estimates, rehabilitation design and
post-mining land-use planning.
- Practical
experience in landform modelling, terrain design or earthworks modelling within
mining, mine closure, civil engineering or environmental consulting will be
beneficial.
- Proficiency
in relevant modelling, design and spatial software such as Civil 3D, AutoCAD,
ArcGIS, QGIS, Global Mapper or similar; mine planning software would be
advantageous.
- Ability
to interpret engineering designs, survey information, mine plans and spatial
data, and develop earthworks quantities and design inputs.
- Understanding
drainage, erosion and sediment control, slope shaping, material balances,
practical rehabilitation techniques and legal and best practice mine closure
requirements.
- Strong
technical report writing, numerical and analytical ability, with willingness to
undertake fieldwork at mining operations and remote locations.
- Training
or demonstrated competence in CAD, GIS, spatial analysis, terrain modelling or
mine planning software would be advantageous
- Professional registration or membership with a
recognised professional body (e.g., Engineers Registration Board, NEMC, or
equivalent international accreditation) would be advantageous.
- Valid driver’s license and passport.
Skills

- Strong numerical,
analytical and problem-solving ability, with excellent attention to detail.
- Clear technical writing and
confident verbal and written communication.
- Effective project, time and
priority management across multiple assignments and deadlines.
- Ability to work
independently, collaborate across disciplines and build trusted clients and
stakeholder relationships.

Qualifications

- Bachelor’s
degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Mining Engineering,
Geotechnical Engineering, Environmental Science another relevant technical
discipline, with demonstrated experience in mine closure planning and
rehabilitation design.

Experience

- Three to five years of in
mine closure planning rehabilitation techniques or related environmental
consulting.
- Demonstrated experience
supporting or developing mine closure plans and closure cost assessments.
- Practical experience in
landform modelling, rehabilitation design or earthworks design would be
beneficial.
- Experience in a consulting
environment and on African or international mining projects would be
advantageous.