Study Manager Featured

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.

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

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.