Senior Study Manager

Ausenco is a fast-growing company with big ideas. We redefine what’s possible in some of the world’s most complex projects and toughest environments. Delivering innovative, value-add consulting, project delivery, asset operations and maintenance solutions is what we do. From 21 offices in 9 countries, with projects in over 80 locations worldwide, we create sustainable outcomes for our people, clients and communities.

We are seeking a Senior Study Manager to join us in Perth, Western Australia.

As Ausenco's WA & Africa business continues to grow, we are looking for an experienced studies leader to join our Perth team and play a key role in delivering some of the mining industry's most significant and technically complex projects. Supporting a business of approximately 250 professionals, you will lead multidisciplinary study teams across a diverse portfolio of resource projects spanning Australia and Africa.

Working closely with clients, technical specialists and project teams, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality scoping, pre-feasibility and feasibility studies across a wide range of commodities including rare earths, lithium, copper, uranium, graphite, cobalt, platinum group metals, gold and other critical minerals. This is an exceptional opportunity to work on projects shaping the future of the global resources sector while joining a collaborative, high-performing team renowned for technical excellence.

About the role

• Lead and manage the delivery of scoping, pre-feasibility and feasibility studies for mining and mineral processing projects.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams to achieve study objectives, schedule commitments and commercial targets.
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients, building trusted relationships and ensuring successful project outcomes.
• Manage study scope, budgets, schedules, risk and stakeholder expectations throughout the project lifecycle.
• Collaborate with technical specialists across process, metallurgy, mechanical, infrastructure and project delivery disciplines.
• Provide leadership and mentoring to engineers and study team members, fostering a culture of collaboration and technical excellence.
• Support business development initiatives through client engagement, proposal development and identification of future opportunities.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and the ongoing growth of Ausenco's WA & Africa business.

About you

• 10-15 years of industry experience gained within a consulting engineering environment.
• Demonstrated experience delivering scoping, pre-feasibility and feasibility studies within the resources sector.
• Background in Metallurgical Engineering (preferred), Process Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience as a Study Manager, Engineering Manager, Senior Project Engineer or similar leadership role.
• Strong understanding of mining and mineral processing projects across a range of commodities.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage complex project stakeholders.
• Well-developed commercial, project management and client relationship management skills.
• Client-side project exposure is highly regarded; however hands-on consulting studies experience is essential.
• Excellent communication, leadership and problem-solving capabilities.

Why Ausenco?

We support individual growth and aim to allow you to work in a way that plays to your strengths. In addition to a competitive remuneration package, we offer:

• Career advancement – Be supported in your ongoing development with technical training, mentoring programs and frequent networking opportunities.
• Work Life Balance – Be empowered to enjoy your life outside of the office with flexible working hours, work from home arrangements and modern leave policies including paid parental leave and floating public holiday programs.
• Holistic approach to wellness – Take a proactive approach to your overall wellbeing. Access confidential services as a courtesy of Ausenco including online health and fitness programs, financial coaching, and confidential counselling services.
• Accessible leadership team – Work with highly reputable market leaders who value your contribution.

Ausenco is a leading global provider of engineering, consulting and project delivery services for the minerals & metals and industrial sectors.

As a member of our team, you'll be encouraged to embrace challenges and discover innovative solutions to each and every project. For that, you'll receive a competitive remuneration package and the opportunity to pursue your career path.

We're proud of the work we do, and we do it within a culture that is open, honest, and cooperative. We have a history of attracting visionary people who embrace challenges and deliver creative solutions for every project, and your voice is an important part of the conversation.

As a global company we embrace and encourage diversity in its fullest sense – gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, experience, nationality, colour, language, religion, location, disability, education, skills, working styles and time availability. Our work environments are based on mutual trust and respect for the rights and opportunities of every individual.

Join us and work a better way.