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🥝 Principal Headframe Engineer

WSP in the UK & Ireland | london, United-Kingdom | Posted June 20, 2026

Job Description

Headframe Engineer (Principal) – Role Overview

Lead the design and delivery of mine headframes and hoisting infrastructure across Europe and Africa, from concept through detailed design and construction support.

Responsibilities

Project Delivery & Design Leadership

  • Lead structural design for headframes, back legs, and collar-level structures from concept through detailed design and construction phases.
  • Apply advanced structural engineering principles to develop safe, efficient, and innovative solutions addressing static, dynamic, fatigue, wind, seismic, and operational hoisting loads.
  • Ensure compliance with international and local standards, mining regulations, and industry guidance for hoisting and shaft infrastructure.
  • Undertake and review analyses, including load assessments, hoist/rope‑sheave layouts, skip dump arrangements, ground‑structure interaction, and temporary/permanent works design.
  • Integrate ...

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