Lead a new gold development from prefeasibility through execution, commissioning and operational handover. The role will initially focus on establishing a technically sound and commercially viable development plan before assuming full accountability for construction delivery.

The project will draw upon the design and operating knowledge gained from a recently completed development located nearby. This creates an opportunity to apply proven concepts while improving the execution strategy for the next stage of growth.

Company

An emerging gold producer progressing a broader development strategy around an established mineral district. The business has recently delivered its first operation, commenced production and demonstrated disciplined management of development capital.

With additional resources located near existing infrastructure, the company is now preparing its next project while evaluating further processing opportunities across the district.

Accountabilities

• Direct the prefeasibility study and coordinate contributions across engineering, mining, processing, infrastructure, environmental and commercial disciplines.
• Define the preferred development concept and ensure key technical assumptions are properly tested.
• Establish the project scope, capital requirements, execution schedule and delivery strategy.
• Incorporate practical construction, commissioning and operating considerations throughout the study.
• Create a clear transition from technical evaluation and approvals into detailed engineering and physical execution.
• Support senior leadership through investment decisions, project approvals and the selection of the preferred development pathway.
• Build and lead an effective owner's team for the construction phase.
• Manage engineering consultants, specialist advisers, contractors and other external delivery partners.
• Lead procurement strategy, commercial negotiations, contractor evaluation and contract administration.
• Maintain control of capital expenditure, schedule, quality, safety and overall project performance.
• Oversee site preparation, earthworks, processing infrastructure, utilities and supporting facilities.
• Provide clear and timely reporting to executive leadership and the Board.
• Identify project risks early and implement practical mitigation measures before they affect delivery.
• Lead construction completion, commissioning, production ramp up and handover to the operating team.
• Maintain effective relationships across technical, operational, environmental, community and corporate functions.

Qualifications

• Significant experience managing mining studies and development projects.
• Demonstrated ability to lead a project from prefeasibility into construction and commissioning.
• Previous accountability for the successful delivery of a mine, processing plant or comparable mineral development.
• Strong understanding of project economics, engineering development, capital estimation and execution planning.
• Experience with gold processing developments is strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of heap leach operations or project development would be advantageous.
• Direct experience managing engineering consultants, EPCM providers and construction contractors.
• Strong capability in procurement, commercial negotiation and contract management.
• Evidence of delivering projects within approved capital and schedule parameters.
• Experience developing projects in remote or logistically challenging locations.
• Ability to coordinate multiple contractors, consultants and internal stakeholders.
• Practical understanding of commissioning, operational readiness and production ramp up.
• Strong leadership, communication and project governance capability.
• Commercially focused and comfortable working within a growing owner operated business.