Job Description

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?

At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

This role will see you enhance your capabilities and the reputation of WSP’s Mining team. You will collaborate with talented professionals working on iconic projects to drive future ready outcomes that will benefit clients and communities.

At WSP you’ll find the scale and reach you need to do the kind of work the world needs – and the culture and people that make it the best work of your life.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Study Manager to support our Mining & Metals business in delivering front-end studies and due diligence projects. This role will provide project management and technical coordination across multi-disciplinary teams, working closely with both internal business units and external stakeholders.

You will play a key role in leading and delivering high-quality study outcomes, from early-stage scoping through to Pre-Feasibility and Definitive Feasibility Studies.

• Lead and coordinate mining studies and due diligence projects (Scoping, PFS, DFS)

• Manage and deliver peer reviews and independent assessments

• Coordinate multi-disciplinary proposals for studies and due diligence assignments

• Provide leadership to project teams to ensure quality, consistency and timely delivery

• Oversee cost estimate reviews and financial model inputs

• Manage study scheduling, budgets, and reporting requirements

• Drive integration across key technical disciplines
  

About You

• Background in Process Engineering (preferred) with exposure to mining study environments

• Proven experience delivering front-end studies within mining or heavy industry

• Strong ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams and drive outcomes

• Commercial awareness and ability to interpret project financials and cost models

Technical Capability

• Working knowledge across major mining disciplines to enable effective technical integration

• Familiarity with JORC, NI 43-101 and S-K 1300 reporting standards

• Understanding of study phase requirements and toll-gate processes

• Experience with AUSIMM and AACE cost estimation frameworks

• Exposure to;

• Commodity markets and off-take arrangements

• Cost and commodity benchmarking

• Basic financial modelling and project valuation

Why WSP?

• Work on major mining projects across Australia and globally

• Collaborate with high-performing, multidisciplinary teams

• Opportunity to influence early-phase project decisions and strategy

• Flexible working environment and strong focus on employee development

If you're looking to step into a role where you can lead studies, influence project direction, and work across the full mining value chain, we’d like to hear from you.