Principal Mining Engineer & Project Director – Open Pit

Careermine; Perth; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

ERM is seeking a Principal or Director Mining Engineer to join our global team in Perth. You will provide open pit technical and project management expertise to complete mining studies, mine planning, Ore Reserve reporting, due diligence studies and operational reviews.

This role emphasizes leadership, client engagement, and high-quality technical outputs. The successful candidate will manage multi-disciplinary teams, supervise contractors, and ensure studies meet schedule and budget while

Qualifications

• Open pit mining experience or detailed mine planning studies.
• Familiarity with JORC and Ni 43-101 reporting requirements.
• Ability to conduct Ore Reserve estimation and auditing.
• Experience coordinating multi-disciplinary teams and client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Project Manager for technical studies from concept through pre-feasibility and feasibility.
• Source opportunities through your technical network and business development.
• Provide input for mine optimisation, design, scheduling, cost estimation, and operational support.
• Deliver professional, accurate technical reports and peer reviews.

Skills

Project management

Mining engineering

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Health and safety awareness

Business development

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Mining Engineering

AusIMM membership

Tools

Deswik

Datamine

Whittle

Job description

ERM is seeking a Principal or Director Mining Engineer to join our global team in Perth. You will provide open pit technical and project management expertise to complete mining studies, mine planning, Ore Reserve reporting, due diligence studies and operational reviews.

This role emphasizes leadership, client engagement, and high-quality technical outputs. The successful candidate will manage multi-disciplinary teams, supervise contractors, and ensure studies meet schedule and budget while