Mining Study Project Lead (Feasibility)

WSP in Australia; City of Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible/hybrid work arrangements

Extra leave options (4 weeks)

Salary packaging options

Job summary

WSP is seeking an experienced Project Manager for mining studies in Australia. You will lead planning, scoping and delivery through conceptual to feasibility stages, coordinating engineering and project teams to ensure on-time, on-budget outcomes.

Ideal candidates have a strong technical background, proven experience in mining and resources, and the ability to manage stakeholders and governance processes. Flexible, hybrid work arrangements are available.

Qualifications

• Experience managing engineering projects or multidisciplinary programs in mining and resources.
• Delivery of studies from concept through to feasibility with scope, budget and schedule responsibilities.
• Strong knowledge of project management principles, study delivery methodologies and engineering consulting environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and delivery of mining studies from concept through pre‑feasibility and feasibility.
• Establish and manage study scope, schedules, budgets, resourcing and governance.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering, technical and project delivery teams across the study lifecycle.
• Act as primary client liaison to provide updates on progress, risks and decisions.
• Facilitate workshops, risk reviews, value engineering and stakeholder engagement.
• Manage project controls including change management, forecasting, risk, reporting and financial performance.
• Lead governance activities including stage‑gate reviews and quality assurance.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Budgeting & forecasting

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

WSP is seeking an experienced Project Manager for mining studies in Australia. You will lead planning, scoping and delivery through conceptual to feasibility stages, coordinating engineering and project teams to ensure on-time, on-budget outcomes.

Ideal candidates have a strong technical background, proven experience in mining and resources, and the ability to manage stakeholders and governance processes. Flexible, hybrid work arrangements are available.