Consultant / Senior Exploration Geologist - #1698074

Job Description:

From a Cardiff base you would be required to operate on a number of projects globally and on a variety of commodities and deposit types. Part of this work will involve you travelling overseas to conduct a variety of geological tasks in the field on client’s projects, collecting data and observations. Such travel may be with colleagues or solo, dependant on experience. Consultants can expect to periodically spend extended periods in the field (up to 4 weeks), sometimes in challenging climates and conditions, often with limited communication.

Main Technical Responsibilities:

The work involved in undertaking this role may include the following activities, as well as other responsibilities as required:

• Following up on enquiries, writing proposals and participating in client meetings.


• Assisting in the strategy / design and implementation of grassroots exploration projects. This will involve researching regional- and deposit-scale geology, map creation and data analysis.


• Participating in the design and implementation of exploration and resource drilling programmes.


• Contributing to independent technical reporting deliverables including formal reports such as NI43-101 and JORC CPRs.


• Geodata review, processing, analysis and interpretation.


• Project QA/QC design, implementation and analysis.


• Prospectivity analysis and targeting exercises.


• Assisting in the evaluation and auditing of exploration projects worldwide.


• Preparation of GIS workspaces and 3-D geological modelling.


• Preparation for overseas visits including Health and Safety Risk Assessments and logistics.


• Fieldwork, which may include a diversity of tasks including, but not restricted to, geological mapping, outcrop sampling, soil and stream (geochemical) sampling, trenching, drill programme supervision, drill core logging and sampling, ground based geophysical surveys etc.


• Managing and working with local field teams.

Essential Requirements:

• BSc minimum in Geology, Applied Geology, Exploration Geology.


• A good understanding of the exploration and mining industry and the role of the professional exploration geologist.


• Previous relevant practical and operational experience gained in an international mineral exploration/mining environment.


• Strong knowledge and experience of a number of exploration fieldwork techniques.


• Desire to work outdoors and overseas for up to 4 weeks in remote locations.


• Right to work and reside in the UK.


• A valid passport and driving licence.


• A good knowledge of ore deposit geology and field techniques.


• Competent report writing skills.


• Strong communication skills in both verbal and written English.


• Experience in dealing directly with clients

Desirable requirements of the role

• An additional tertiary level qualification, for example an MSc in a relevant subject.


• Previous consultancy experience.


• Uses of exploration datasets in advanced projects.


• Experience in using GIS platforms e.g. ArcGIS, QGIS.


• Construction and management of project databases.


• Evidence of exposure to grassroots exploration projects including planning/scheduling, budgeting, audits and evaluations.


• An understanding of the importance of QA/QC and international best practices in minerals exploration.


• An understanding of international reporting codes (SAMREC, JORC, NI43-101 etc.).


• Exposure or experience working with multispectral/remote sensing data and imagery.


• Familiarity or experience with technical geological software, for example Leapfrog Geo, ioGas.


• A second language is advantageous, particularly French, Spanish or Portuguese.

Company Description:

SRK Exploration Limited (SRK EX) is a UK based Company established in 2003 to provide a range of tailored services to the mineral exploration industry. Such specialist services encompass the exploration for all metal and industrial mineral commodities, elevating projects from the earliest stages of exploration and discovery through to mineral resource drilling. The company provides both consulting (technical and strategic) and field services to the industry through a broad skills set. A branch office, SRK Exploration Ltd. South Africa, located in Johannesburg, was established in May 2019.

SRK EX is part of the global SRK Consulting Group (SRK Group), established in 1974 and now employing more than 1800 professionals internationally over 45 permanent offices on 6 continents. The SRK Group is an independent group of practices owned by its employees. SRK EX is the only discipline led practice within the group.

Being part of the SRK Group gives clients access to fully integrated multidisciplinary consultancy services that can provide guidance and support throughout the life-cycle of a mining project, from discovery through to start up, operation, closure and rehabilitation.

Working with SRK EX can offer you:

SRK EX offers an attractive salary package, including company performance-based bonus, company share scheme, pension scheme and private medical scheme. Employees are expected to participate fully in their own professional development, and we encourage participation in industry forums and groups as well as SRK EX provided training.

Applicant Routing:

Please email your CV and covering letter in the strictest of confidence to:

***********@srkexploration.com