Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

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

Study & Project Leadership

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

Value Engineering & Decision Support

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

Desired 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

Study Manager Client of Creative Chain Business ManPower Services

Study Manager
Client of Creative Chain Business ManPower Services