Senior Studies Manager – Mining & Resources

Ausenco; Western Australia; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Ausenco seeks a highly experienced Manager, Studies in Perth, Western Australia. You will lead Study Managers, drive scoping through feasibility studies for mining projects, and partner with clients to grow opportunities while supporting WA & Africa operations.

You will mentor leaders, champion safety and operational excellence, and work across engineering, project delivery and operations to maximize performance.

Qualifications

• 20+ years of experience across engineering, project delivery, study management and/or mining operations.
• Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary teams and delivering major studies within the resources sector.
• Strong understanding of study delivery methodologies, engineering delivery and commercial management.
• Proven ability to build and maintain effective client relationships at senior stakeholder levels.
• Exceptional leadership, communication and influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Study Managers in the successful delivery of scoping, pre-feasibility and feasibility studies across a range of mining, minerals and critical resources projects.
• Provide strategic leadership to multidisciplinary study teams, ensuring safe, high-quality and commercially successful project outcomes.
• Partner with clients to develop trusted relationships and identify opportunities for future work and business growth.
• Support the Director, Operations - WA & Africa in the leadership and management of the broader operations business.
• Contribute to operational planning, resource management, workforce development and business improvement initiatives.
• Drive collaboration across engineering, project delivery and operational teams to maximise project performance.
• Mentor and develop technical and emerging leaders, fostering a high-performance and inclusive culture.
• Champion Ausenco's commitment to safety, innovation, client service and operational excellence.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Study delivery

Commercial management

Client relationships

Mentoring

Job description

Ausenco seeks a highly experienced Manager, Studies in Perth, Western Australia. You will lead Study Managers, drive scoping through feasibility studies for mining projects, and partner with clients to grow opportunities while supporting WA & Africa operations.

You will mentor leaders, champion safety and operational excellence, and work across engineering, project delivery and operations to maximize performance.