At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead mineral processing studies and coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams for impactful projects.
- Company: Nexmin, a leading Perth-based engineering consultancy with a collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible hours, modern office, and team events for work-life balance.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team focused on innovation, safety, and community respect.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the mining industry while developing your career in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in relevant field and 8+ years of experience in mineral processing.
The predicted salary is between 85500 - 104500 $ per year.
Nexmin is a Perth based, multi-discipline engineering consultancy specialising in the delivery of industry-leading metallurgical and design solutions for mineral processing facilities.
Nexmin offer comprehensive engineering services across all major disciplines, from early-stage feasibility studies, including DFS level through to detailed design and full EPCM project delivery.
The Nexmin team possesses a long-standing history of collaboration spanning over 3 decades working together in various organisations.
This sustained association has fostered a consistent and successful track record in delivering client-focused solutions through a collaborative approach.
The Role
Study Manager
Reporting to the Manager of Studies you are responsible for the successful delivery of mineral processing studies across a range of commodities and project stages, including Scoping Studies, Pre-Feasibility Studies (PFS), Definitive Feasibility Studies (DFS), trade-off studies and technical due diligence assignments.
The role coordinates multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver high-quality technical outcomes, manage project schedules and budgets, maintain client relationships, and ensure studies are completed safely, efficiently and in accordance with client and company standards.
The Study Manager acts as a key interface between clients, engineering disciplines, vendors and project stakeholders throughout the study lifecycle.
The role is offered on a permanent basis. A Senior Study Manager will also be considered.
Duties
- Manage and coordinate mineral processing study projects from initiation through to final delivery
- Lead study planning, execution and reporting activities
- Develop study scopes, deliverables, schedules and resource plans
- Ensure studies are completed within approved budgets and timelines
- Monitor project progress and manage risks, issues and change control processes
- Coordinate internal and external technical reviews
- Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering and technical integration
- Facilitate design reviews, workshops and client meetings
- Review engineering deliverables for completeness and quality
- Maintain strong client relationships throughout project execution
- Act as primary client contact for assigned studies
- Prepare and present study updates, reports and presentations
- Support proposal preparation and business development activities
- Track study budgets, forecasts and resource utilisation
- Manage variations and scope changes
- Coordinate subcontractors and specialist consultants where required
- Ensure project reporting requirements are maintained
- Provide leadership and guidance to engineering teams
- Mentor junior engineers and developing study managers
- Promote collaboration and continuous improvement across projects
- Support development of study execution methodologies and standards
- Criteria
- Bachelor's Degree in Chemical, Metallurgical, Mineral Processing, or related discipline
- 8+ years' experience in mineral processing, EPCM and/or engineering consultancy environment
- Demonstrated experience managing scoping, PFS, DFS, brownfield and greenfield projects
- Experience across commodities such as Lithium, Gold, Rare Earth, Base Metals
- Strong understanding of mineral processing plant design and operations
- Commercial acumen and project management financial capability
- Strong report writing and presentation skills
- Ability to lead multidisciplinary technical teams
- What Nexmin Offer
- Competitive salary packages with regular market analysis
- A modern office in Osborne Park with access to end of trip facilities
- Access to subsidised cafe, restaurant and gym/fitness classes
- Fortnightly pay
- Flexible start and finish times allowing for great work life balance
- Regular team events and social activities
- Collaborative and inclusive team environment
- Opportunities to work on meaningful, impactful projects
Nexmin is built on a commitment to the core values which guide the team and support the corporate directives.
Nexmin Values - Health & Safety - Client Focus - Innovation & Quality - Valuing the People - Honesty & Integrity - Respect for the Community and Environment.
Study Manager in Perth employer: NEXMIN PTY LTD
Nexmin is an exceptional employer located in Perth, offering a collaborative and inclusive work culture that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth. With competitive salary packages, flexible working hours, and opportunities to engage in meaningful projects, Nexmin fosters a supportive environment where team members can thrive and develop their skills while contributing to innovative engineering solutions in the mineral processing sector.
