Study Manager

NEXMIN PTY LTD; City Of Stirling; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary packages

Modern Osborne Park office with end-of

Subsidised cafe, restaurant and gym/fi

Fortnightly pay

Flexible start and finish times

Regular team events and social活动

Collaborative and inclusive team

Job summary

Nexmin, a Perth-based engineering consultancy, is seeking a Study Manager to oversee mineral processing studies from scoping to DFS, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, managing budgets and schedules, and maintaining client relationships.

The role emphasizes safety, quality, and collaboration, with opportunities to mentor junior engineers and contribute to study methodologies, in a permanent, full-time position in Osborne Park.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Metallurgical, Mineral Processing or related discipline.
• 8+ years' experience in mineral processing, EPCM or engineering consultancy.
• Experience managing scoping, PFS and DFS studies.
• Experience across commodities such as Lithium, Gold, Rare Earth, Base Metals.
• Strong understanding of mineral processing plant design and operations.
• Commercial acumen and project financial management.
• Strong report writing and presentation skills.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate mineral processing study projects from initiation through to final delivery.
• Lead study planning, execution and reporting activities.
• Develop study scopes, deliverables, schedules and resource plans.
• Ensure studies are completed within budgets and timelines.
• Monitor progress and manage risks, issues and change control processes.
• Coordinate internal and external technical reviews and multidisciplinary integration.
• Facilitate design reviews, workshops and client meetings.
• Provide leadership and mentoring to engineers and study managers.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Stakeholder management

Report writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Metallurgical, Mineral Processing or related discipline

Job description

Nexmin is a Perth based, multi-discipline engineering consultancy specialising in the delivery of industry-leading metallurgical and design solutions for mineral processing facilities.

Nexmin offer comprehensive engineering services across all major disciplines, from early-stage feasibility studies, including DFS level through to detailed design and full EPCM project delivery.

The Nexmin team possesses a long-standing history of collaboration spanning over 3 decades working together in various organisations. This sustained association has fostered a consistent and successful track record in delivering client-focused solutions through a collaborative approach.

The Role

Study Manager

Reporting to the Manager of Studies you are responsible for the successful delivery of mineral processing studies across a range of commodities and project stages, including Scoping Studies, Pre-Feasibility Studies (PFS), Definitive Feasibility Studies (DFS), trade-off studies and technical due diligence assignments.

The role coordinates multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver high-quality technical outcomes, manage project schedules and budgets, maintain client relationships, and ensure studies are completed safely, efficiently and in accordance with client and company standards.

The Study Manager acts as a key interface between clients, engineering disciplines, vendors and project stakeholders throughout the study lifecycle.

The role is offered on a permanent basis. A Senior Study Manager will also be considered.

Duties

• Manage and coordinate mineral processing study projects from initiation through to final delivery
• Lead study planning, execution and reporting activities
• Develop study scopes, deliverables, schedules and resource plans
• Ensure studies are completed within approved budgets and timelines
• Monitor project progress and manage risks, issues and change control processes
• Coordinate internal and external technical reviews
• Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering and technical integration
• Facilitate design reviews, workshops and client meetings
• Review engineering deliverables for completeness and quality
• Maintain strong client relationships throughout project execution
• Act as primary client contact for assigned studies
• Prepare and present study updates, reports and presentations
• Support proposal preparation and business development activities
• Track study budgets, forecasts and resource utilisation
• Manage variations and scope changes
• Coordinate subcontractors and specialist consultants where required
• Ensure project reporting requirements are maintained
• Provide leadership and guidance to engineering teams
• Mentor junior engineers and developing study managers
• Promote collaboration and continuous improvement across projects
• Support development of study execution methodologies and standards

Criteria

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemical, Metallurgical, Mineral Processing, or related discipline
• 8+ years' experience in mineral processing, EPCM and/or engineering consultancy environment
• Demonstrated experience managing scoping, PFS, DFS, brownfield and greenfield projects
• Experience across commodities such as Lithium, Gold, Rare Earth, Base Metals
• Strong understanding of mineral processing plant design and operations
• Commercial acumen and project management financial capability
• Strong report writing and presentation skills
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary technical teams

What Nexmin Offer

• Competitive salary packages with regular market analysis
• A modern office in Osborne Park with access to end of trip facilities
• Access to subsidised cafe, restaurant and gym/fitness classes
• Fortnightly pay
• Flexible start and finish times allowing for great work life balance
• Regular team events and social activities
• Collaborative and inclusive team environment
• Opportunities to work on meaningful, impactful projects

Nexmin is built on a commitment to the core values which guide the team and support the corporate directives.

Nexmin Values - Health & Safety - Client Focus - Innovation & Quality - Valuing the People - Honesty & Integrity - Respect for the Community and Environment.