## Principal MetallurgistApplylocations: Truro Laboratorytime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 6 Days Agojob requisition id: JR101753SLR is a global leader in sustainability solutions, working with clients to help make sustainability happen, within a collaborative, people-first culture. Due to continued growth, we are seeking an experienced Principal Metallurgist to join our established Metallurgy and Mineral Processing team, delivering high-profile metallurgical testing and advisory projects.Based in our Truro Laboratory, the leading Mineral Processing Testing Facility in Europe the role will focus primarily on leading complex metallurgical test programmes within a laboratory environment, with additional exposure to client advisory, innovation and strategic service development, as well as broader work spanning mining, infrastructure and industrial sectors.**The Role** You’ll lead the delivery of metallurgical testing programmes from scoping through to final reporting, working closely with clients and multidisciplinary teams. The role includes: • Project and technical leadership of complex metallurgical testwork programmes • Client management, technical advisory and proposal support • Mentoring and coaching junior metallurgists and laboratory technicians • Oversight of data analysis, interpretation and technical reporting • Desk-based technical work alongside collaboration with laboratory teams You’ll collaborate with colleagues across Environmental and Earth Sciences and Global Advisory on complex and impactful projects, with opportunities for international exposure.**Rewards & Benefits** SLR’s ‘One Team’ culture is at the heart of our business, providing a collaborative and supportive environment for professional development. Through a structured career framework, regular performance reviews, and full support toward chartership, professional qualifications and licenses, we offer outstanding opportunities for long term career progression.Our flexible benefits & reward package includes: • Competitive salary with discretionary bonus • Company pension • Private medical insurance • Life, income, and travel insurance • Salary sacrifice car lease and cycle to work schemesWe believe sustainable careers need balance, that’s why we offer: • Flexible, hybrid and agile working • 25 days’ annual leave plus flexible public holidays • Buy or sell leave options • Core working hours • Cross border remote working and sabbatical opportunitiesFamily life and wellbeing matter at SLR: We provide enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave, access to an Employee Assistance Programme, and specialist support for mental health, stress, and menopause - supporting our people both professionally and personally.**About You** You’ll bring: • Extensive experience delivering mineral processing and metallurgical testing programmes, including laboratory and pilot-scale work • A postgraduate degree in Minerals Engineering, Metallurgy or a related field • Project management and stakeholder engagement experience • Strong technical expertise across flotation, gravity separation, magnetic separation, leaching and comminution • Experience with metallurgical software and data analysis tools (desirable) • Strong analytical, technical reporting and problem-solving skills • Proven leadership and mentoring capabilities Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g. IOM3) is desirable.**Culture & Inclusion** Inclusion is fundamental to who we are. We are committed to equal opportunities and foster a workplace where everyone can thrive, supported by active Culture & Inclusion Committees and Employee Networks. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and are a Disability Confident Committed employer. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.If this role feels like a great fit for your experience and ambitions, we’d love to hear from you.
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