Senior Study Lead: Feasibility & Mining Projects | Flexible

Sedgman; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Sedgman is seeking a Senior Study Manager to lead end-to-end studies for Tier 1 mining and resources clients from our Brisbane team. You will guide multidisciplinary teams, interface with clients, and ensure studies are delivered safely, on schedule, and within budget.

You will also contribute to business development, including bids and strategic pursuits, while mentoring future study leaders and expanding Sedgman’s capabilities in feasibility and project development.

Qualifications

• 15+ years' experience in study management or related engineering leadership roles
• Proven track record delivering Feasibility Studies and major project development studies
• Strong commercial and contractual awareness

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, and delivery of complex studies for mining and resources clients, ensuring alignment with governance and decision-gate requirements
• Take full accountability for study scope, schedule, cost, risk, and technical integrity
• Provide strong leadership to large, multidisciplinary study teams across process, mechanical, civil, electrical, and project controls disciplines
• Act as the primary client interface, building trusted relationships with senior client stakeholders
• Develop and manage study execution plans, budgets, and reporting frameworks consistent with feasibility-level expectations
• Identify and manage key technical, commercial, and execution risks, ensuring transparency and defensibility of study outcomes
• Support business and project development activities, including bids, tenders, and technical inputs for new opportunities
• Mentor and develop emerging study and project managers within the business, contributing to Sedgman’s long-term capability growth

Skills

Leadership

Client liaison

Budget management

Feasibility studies

Team leadership

Proposal development

Education

Bachelor of Engineering (Process/Mechanical/Cmet)

Job description

Sedgman is seeking a Senior Study Manager to lead end-to-end studies for Tier 1 mining and resources clients from our Brisbane team. You will guide multidisciplinary teams, interface with clients, and ensure studies are delivered safely, on schedule, and within budget.

You will also contribute to business development, including bids and strategic pursuits, while mentoring future study leaders and expanding Sedgman’s capabilities in feasibility and project development.