Senior Project Engineer – Study Management
Key Highlights
- 12-month contract with likely extension into execution
- Major open-pit gold life-of-mine extension study
- Lead multidisciplinary technical teams and external consultants
The Opportunity
An experienced Senior Project Engineer is required to support the delivery of a major feasibility study for an open-pit gold operation.
The study is focused on extending the life of the operation and includes a further pit cutback, construction of a tailings storage facility and expansion of supporting site infrastructure.
The initial contract is for 12 months, with a strong likelihood of extension for a further 6–12 months as the project progresses toward execution.
Key Responsibilities
- Own the end-to-end delivery of Life of Mine studies across the sustaining and brownfields project portfolio, from initial scoping to the final study reports and investment recommendation packages.
- Develop and maintain study execution plans, schedules, and budgets, ensuring studies are delivered on time, within scope, and to the standard required for capital approval.
- Scope, procure, and manage external consultants and specialist advisors, including preparation of briefs, review of deliverables, and management of consultant performance and contract obligations.
- Coordinate cross-functional study teams — including geology, mine planning, metallurgy, infrastructure, and project controls — to ensure integrated and internally consistent study outputs.
- Ensure study estimates, schedules, and risk registers are developed to the appropriate level of accuracy for the study class, in accordance with company standards and industry best practice.
- Champion and continuously improve study management frameworks, templates, governance processes, and reporting standards across the organisation.
- Prepare and present study progress reports, gate review documentation, and investment papers for senior leadership and capital approval committees.
- Identify, assess, and track study-level risks and opportunities, ensuring appropriate mitigation strategies are developed and reflected in study outputs.
- Support the Study Manager in developing and maintaining the department’s business continuity, knowledge management, and succession planning practices.
- Ensure all study activities are conducted in alignment with the company’s project management framework, governance requirements, and relevant regulatory obligations.
Experience Required
- Tertiary qualification in Mining, Geology, Metallurgy, Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical Engineering or a related discipline
- Strong experience in project engineering, study management or technical services
- Demonstrated delivery of pre-feasibility and feasibility studies
- Mining, minerals processing or resources-sector experience
- Experience coordinating geology, mine planning, metallurgy, infrastructure and project controls inputs
- Ability to manage consultants and specialist technical advisors
- Exposure to capital estimating, scheduling, risk management and investment approvals
- Open-pit mining or gold-sector experience is highly regarded
- Previous international project experience is beneficial but not essential
- Systems and Technical Skills
- Strong Microsoft Office and Excel capability
- Exposure to MS Project or Primavera P6
- Familiarity with project management systems and governance frameworks
- Experience with SharePoint or similar document management platforms
Contract Details
- Initial 12-month contract
- Likely extension into project execution
- Preferred commencement in August or earlier
- Competitive daily rate plus superannuation
For more info, contact Doug:
M 0401 197 401
E doug@alchemyrc.com.au
