Study/Project Manager - FEL

Company: Leading Global Mining Operator
Reporting to: Project Engineering Manager
Roster: Monday to Friday (5:2) – 3 days office / 2 days WFH

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Study Manager / Project Manager to lead the planning and delivery of major mining and infrastructure projects for a leading global resources company.

This role is responsible for managing projects from concept through to detailed design, including procurement of long-lead items and coordination of multidisciplinary teams. You will play a key role in integrating engineering, procurement, and project controls, while driving early contractor involvement to ensure safe, efficient, and successful project outcomes.

Project Development Context

This role will support a major underground mining expansion involving complex, deep-level operations and associated surface infrastructure. The development presents unique technical and logistical challenges, particularly with drilling and infrastructure extending to depths of approximately 2.5km.

Key project scopes include:

• Tailings Storage Facilities (TSF) and associated dam infrastructure

• Ore handling and storage systems (including ore bins)

• Paste backfill plant and distribution systems

• Ammonia plant and associated processing infrastructure

• Underground cooling and ventilation systems to support deep mining operations

This is a technically challenging program requiring strong integration across studies, engineering design, procurement, and construction readiness.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and delivery of engineering studies and projects from concept to detailed design
• Coordinate all engineering, procurement, and project control activities across the project lifecycle
• Maintain project schedules, documentation, and reporting across design and procurement phases
• Plan and forecast budgets, timelines, and resources to ensure delivery to scope, schedule, and cost targets
• Drive early contractor involvement (ECI), operational readiness, and commissioning planning
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, codes, and quality assurance processes
• Oversee engineering design development and coordinate external engineering consultants
• Administer project engineering activities including critical path analysis and schedule optimisation
• Conduct risk assessments across engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning
• Integrate subcontractor, supplier, and service provider schedules into the overall project program
• Monitor project progress and performance, recommending and implementing corrective actions
• Manage and review consultant and contractor deliverables
• Collaborate with procurement teams on sourcing, expediting, and contract delivery
• Ensure adherence to Project Execution and Management System (PEMS) governance
• Attend site as required to support project delivery

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Mining, Mechanical, Process Engineering, or related discipline

• Minimum 15 years' experience in project engineering or project management

• Minimum 10 years' experience within the mining or resources sector
• Proven experience managing full project lifecycle (concept through execution)
• Strong background in project controls, including scheduling, WBS development, and cost management
• Experience in package/area management (e.g. EI&C, SMP, Civil & Earthworks)
• Demonstrated experience working across multidisciplinary engineering and construction teams
• Strong systems capability across project management and scheduling platforms

About You

• Strong leadership and stakeholder engagement skills

• High level of initiative and problem-solving ability

• Clear and confident communicator, able to simplify complex technical concepts

• Strong decision-making and time management capability

• Highly organised with excellent analytical and reporting skills

• Ability to manage budgets, deadlines, and competing priorities

What's on Offer

• Long-term 12+ month contract with potential extension (3yr+ program)

• Flexible hybrid working arrangement (office + WFH)

• Opportunity to work on major capital mining projects

• High-performing, collaborative project environment