Senior​/Principal Mining Consultant; Strategy Optimization

Senior / Principal Mining Consultant (Strategy Optimization)

AMC Consultants (AMC) is now part of AFRY, bringing together AMC’s specialist mining consultancy expertise with AFRY’s global engineering, project delivery, and sustainability capabilities. This creates a unified global team delivering innovative, data-driven solutions across the full mining lifecycle.

With over 40 years of Mining & Metals experience, 35+ countries of operation, 2,000+ specialists, and ~15,000 reference projects, we support clients to improve performance, resilience, and sustainability from exploration through to operations and closure. Together with AMC’s "Mine Smarter" approach, we combine technical excellence, analytics, and engineering delivery to unlock value at every stage of a project.

For those who join us, this is an opportunity to work in a globally connected, collaborative environment where your expertise directly shapes real mining outcomes. We are seeking curious, capable, and value-driven people who thrive on solving complex problems and working as part of a high-performing team.

Our values and culture define who we are: we put people first, foster a collaborative and supportive environment, pursue bold innovation, and maintain a strong commitment to technical excellence. Everything we do is grounded in trust, built on integrity and respect, and focused on delivering lasting impact.

We are an Equal Opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can contribute and grow.

We are looking for a Senior Mining Consultant / Principal Mining Consultant to play a leading role and be part of our Strategy Optimization team. We focus on bridging the gap between technical solutions and commercial mining outcomes by providing whole of mine optimization advice. The role will be based out of one of our global offices with hybrid work options available.

You might currently be in an operational, consulting or other technical role. In any case, you’ve got a core understanding of the full mine value chain and are keen to deep dive into the intricate challenges and opportunities often associated with the mining industry to uncover real value. As a member of our Strategy Optimization team you will be supported by consultants from all across the globe – all experts in their respective disciplines, keen to share their knowledge.

But before you send your resume to us, we want you to be sure that you’ll like working with us.

Every mining operation is unique, and it takes years of hard-won experience to understand how changes to the economic environment, the physical environment, the mining and processing operations impact a mining operation’s present and future value.

Based on our unique IP, AMC’s Hill of Value process allows our clients to model all options and scenarios to ensure they understand the key opportunities and risks associated with all aspects of their mining operations. Utilizing our HoV modelling software, we provide a robust and comprehensive assessment of multiple input and scenario combinations to uncover all the available strategic options, allowing our clients to make an informed decision to achieve their business goals.

Andrew Hall is the Head of AMC’s Mine Smarter team. Previously the Managing Director of AMC, he has over 30 years of experience with expertise in strategy optimization, feasibility studies, technical due diligence, and business improvement and transformation of underground and open pit metalliferous mines. You will report to Dr Tim Pelech, Technical Lead – Strategy Optimization, a seasoned Mining Engineer with experience in several world-class operations since 2012.

He has previously held positions of alternate underground manager and mine planning superintendent. His expertise also includes applied research, optimization methods, numerical modelling, as well as mine scheduling, ventilation and infrastructure.

By combining our HoV process and proven analytical tools with expert knowledge in whole of…