Quarry engineers explore new sites, oversee extraction operations and manage sites at the end of their commercial life.
£22,000 Starter
to£60,000 Experienced
40 to 42 a week
weekends occasionally
You can get into this job through:
You can become a quarry or mining engineer by completing a foundation degree, higher national diploma or degree. You can choose from a subject like:
You'll usually need:
You may be able to do a higher apprenticeship in minerals product technology. With experience, you could then become a quarry engineer.
You'll usually need:
You can join The Institute of Quarrying to help with your professional development.
You can find out more about working in quarrying from Careers in Quarrying and The Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining.
You'll need:
Some job opportunities are on overseas contracts, so you may need to move abroad for work.
Your tasks will usually include:
If mining goes ahead, you’ll be:
You could work at a quarry or in an office.
Your working environment may be cramped, you'll travel often and spend nights away from home, dusty and dirty.
You may need to wear protective clothing.