Study Manager Featured

CCB Manpower; Muscat; On-site; OMR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

CCB Manpower Services is seeking a highly experienced Study Manager in Muscat, Oman. This critical role will lead the Front-End Loading (FEL) study lifecycle across scoping, pre-feasibility, and definitive feasibility phases, ensuring delivery of compliant, technically robust projects.

The candidate must have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, with over 15 years of experience in mining project development. Strong governance and stakeholder management skills are essential.

This position allows you to shape high-value mining projects from concept to investment decision.

Qualifications

• 15+ years’ experience in mining or industrial project development.
• Proven track record managing full FEL study lifecycle and consultant/EPCM interfaces.
• Strong expertise in multi-discipline integration and technical report validation.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end study lifecycle across all FEL phases.
• Lead engagement with external consultants and EPCM contractors.
• Validate technical deliverables and ensure compliance with international standards.

Skills

Study lifecycle management

Multi-discipline integration

Consultant and stakeholder management

Technical report validation

Value engineering

Cost estimation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mining, Metallurgical, Process, Mechanical, or Civil)

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

JORC and NI 43-101 reporting standards

PMP certification (advantage)

Job description

Role Overview

A leading organization in the mining and resources sector is seeking a highly experienced Study Manager to lead the full Front-End Loading (FEL) study lifecycle—from concept and scoping through Pre-Feasibility (PFS), Definitive Feasibility (DFS), and FEED. This role is critical in driving investment-ready studies, managing external consultants and EPCM partners, and ensuring delivery of technically robust, compliant, and value-optimized project outcomes. The successful candidate will play a key role in preparing Final Investment Decision (FID) packages and supporting executive-level decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end study lifecycle across all FEL phases (Scoping to FEED)
• Ensure delivery aligned with scope, schedule, budget, and governance frameworks
• Develop study scopes, execution plans, and deliverable tracking systems

Consultant & Stakeholder Management

• Lead engagement with external consultants, EPCM contractors, and technical advisors
• Define scopes of work, monitor performance, and ensure high-quality outputs
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders across technical, finance, ESG, and legal functions

Technical Integration & Assurance

• Integrate multi-disciplinary inputs (geology, mining, metallurgy, processing, infrastructure)
• Validate technical deliverables and ensure compliance with international standards (JORC, NI 43-101)
• Identify and mitigate technical and integration risks
• Lead technical-economic trade-off studies to optimize project configuration
• Drive value engineering initiatives to enhance project viability and reduce risk
• Prepare high-quality reports for senior leadership and Board-level decisions

Governance & Investment Readiness

• Lead preparation of Stage-Gate deliverables and Gate 3 FID package
• Ensure alignment with investment policies, governance frameworks, and regulatory requirements
• Support due diligence, financing, and partner engagement processes

Candidate Profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mining, Metallurgical, Process, Mechanical, or Civil); Master’s preferred
• 15+ years’ experience in mining or industrial project development
• Proven track record managing full FEL study lifecycle and consultant/EPCM interfaces
• Strong expertise in multi-discipline integration and technical report validation
• Experience in value engineering, cost estimation (AACEI), and FID preparation
• Solid knowledge of JORC and NI 43-101 reporting standards
• PMP or equivalent certification is an advantage
• Consultant and stakeholder management
• Technical-economic analysis & value optimization
• Strong governance, HSE, and ESG orientation

Why Apply?

This is a strategic leadership role offering the opportunity to shape high-value mining projects from concept to investment decision, working closely with senior leadership and global technical experts.