Senior Study Manager – Mining and Minerals Projects

Ausenco; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Ausenco in Perth, Western Australia is seeking a Senior Study Manager to lead scoping, pre-feasibility and feasibility studies for mining projects. You will coordinate multidisciplinary teams and act as the client liaison to deliver high-quality outcomes.

With 10–15 years in a consulting engineering setting, you will drive study scope, budgets and schedules while mentoring engineers and supporting business development across WA & Africa.

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of industry experience gained within a consulting engineering environment.
• Demonstrated experience delivering scoping, pre-feasibility and feasibility studies within the resources sector.
• Background in Metallurgical Engineering (preferred), Process Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience as a Study Manager, Engineering Manager, Senior Project Engineer or similar leadership role.
• Strong understanding of mining and mineral processing projects across a range of commodities.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage complex project stakeholders.
• Well-developed commercial, project management and client relationship management skills.
• Client-side project exposure is highly regarded; however hands-on consulting studies experience is essential.
• Excellent communication, leadership and problem-solving capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the delivery of scoping, pre-feasibility and feasibility studies for mining and mineral processing projects.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams to achieve study objectives, schedule commitments and commercial targets.
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients, building trusted relationships and ensuring successful project outcomes.
• Manage study scope, budgets, schedules, risk and stakeholder expectations throughout the project lifecycle.
• Collaborate with technical specialists across process, metallurgy, mechanical, infrastructure and project delivery disciplines.
• Provide leadership and mentoring to engineers and study team members, fostering a culture of collaboration and technical excellence.
• Support business development initiatives through client engagement, proposal development and identification of future opportunities.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and the ongoing growth of Ausenco's WA & Africa business.

Skills

Leadership

Client relations

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Metallurgical Engineering

Process Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Ausenco in Perth, Western Australia is seeking a Senior Study Manager to lead scoping, pre-feasibility and feasibility studies for mining projects. You will coordinate multidisciplinary teams and act as the client liaison to deliver high-quality outcomes.

With 10–15 years in a consulting engineering setting, you will drive study scope, budgets and schedules while mentoring engineers and supporting business development across WA & Africa.