Study Manager - Mining, Infrastructure and Delivery

Join our team of intelligent and collaborative Changemakers and make your mark on tomorrow!

Mining:

The mining industry has a pivotal role to play in the green transition, and WSP's team of dedicated mining professionals are supporting the industry in delivering the metals and minerals required for a greener future, in a sustainable and responsible manner. We consider environmental, social and governance factors in tandem with engineering and design decisions that results in more sustainable and resilient solutions. We are experts in our field, and we are passionate about mining.

The Opportunity:

The Study Manager’s role is to plan and control the execution of large (1 MUSD+) multidisciplinary Projects in fulfilment of stage gate requirements for capital expenditure (from PFS, FS through Detailed Design stages). The Study Manager is expected to lead the work in accordance with the Project requirements in a cost effective and safe manner ensuring compliance with the Contract technical and schedule requirements. The Study Manager is also responsible for ensuring that only suitably qualified, trained, and skilled personnel are allocated tasks, and that design and engineering personnel have access to necessary tools, equipment, facilities and training.

The role requires you to:

• Support the identification, positioning, and planning for future study opportunities.
• Lead the preparation of high-quality, multidisciplinary proposals and coordinate the preparation and submission of tender documents.
• Lead negotiations, with support of legal counsel, to finalise and execute contracts.
• Coordinate the setup of work packages, systems, routines, and controls to facilitate execution of studies, including the preparation of relevant study management documentation.
• Ensure the allocation and availability of appropriate technical personnel to complete required tasks for each study and manage the interfaces across technical disciplines and business units.
• Lead the tracking and reporting of study progress against schedule and budget using earned value as per client requirements.
• Manage Project trends and lead change management processes.
• Coordinate and track the preparation, review and issue of study deliverables.
• Act as the company representative and liaise with the client representative with respect to study progress and deliverables.
• Ensure the timely issue of invoices
• Mentor junior study managers and project engineers to develop future study management capacity.
• Demonstrate leadership in safety and sustainability management across study activities.

What we’ll love about you:

The qualifications listed below are those we would like to see in the ideal candidate; we realise that we all have different strengths and weaknesses, so the successful candidate is not expected to have all these skills! We are looking for a high-quality individual with the right experience in key areas.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant tertiary education (Geoscience, Engineering, Mining, Environment, Chemistry, Business or related)
• Certificate or similar accreditation in project management and delivery (e.g. Australian Institute of Project Managers)
• Proven industry experience
• Demonstrated experience in study management, preferably with experience in delivery of mine closure studies
• Independent thinker able to challenge norms, develop new ideas and keen to progress environmentally sustainable engineering solutions.
• Established profile within industry associations e.g., active involvement in shaping the industry through committees, industry bodies, delivering papers etc.
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work virtually and face-to-face within a team environment, including the motivation and development of others within your team.
• A commitment to diversity, environment, health, safety, and society.

About WSP:

WSP is one of the world's leading engineering professional services consulting firms, bringing together approximately 5,000 talented people across 14 offices in Australia. We are technical experts who design and provide strategic advice on sustainable solutions and engineer Future ReadyTM projects that will help societies grow for lifetimes to come. wsp.com/au

Our vibrant workplace culture is an important part of what makes this a great place to work. As a leader in WSP, you will have the opportunity to influence and contribute to our social and community initiatives while collaborating with your colleagues to make a positive impact on people’s lives. You will also enjoy the rewarding experience of mentoring younger professionals and seeing them succeed and progress in their careers over time.

WSP prioritises the health and wellbeing of our people by offering flexible working, 12 months parental leave, opportunities for global mobility, purchased additional leave, and a competitive salary among many more benefits designed to help you thrive.

We are committed to providing an inclusive and equal opportunity workplace. We promote Indigenous voices and are actively delivering a ‘Stretch’ level Reconciliation Action Plan. We are a Workplace Gender Equality Agency Employer of Choice, support the LGBTQI+ community, and encourage all employees to bring their whole selves to work.

Think this could be the opportunity for you? Apply now to begin your journey with WSP.

Express your interest by clicking on the 'apply now' button. For more information, please contact Nathalie Cahane on 07 3854 6873. Your application is treated with absolute confidentiality.

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