Posted time 06/05/2026 Location Oman Job type Full-time, Long-Term Contract

Role Overview
A leading organization in the mining and resources sector is seeking a highly experienced Study Manager to lead the full Front-End Loading (FEL) study lifecycleโ€”from concept and scoping through Pre-Feasibility (PFS), Definitive Feasibility (DFS), and FEED.

This role is critical in driving investment-ready studies, managing external consultants and EPCM partners, and ensuring delivery of technically robust, compliant, and value-optimized project outcomes. The successful candidate will play a key role in preparing Final Investment Decision (FID) packages and supporting executive-level decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

Study & Project Leadership

  • Manage end-to-end study lifecycle across all FEL phases (Scoping to FEED)
  • Ensure delivery aligned with scope, schedule, budget, and governance frameworks
  • Develop study scopes, execution plans, and deliverable tracking systems

Consultant & Stakeholder Management

  • Lead engagement with external consultants, EPCM contractors, and technical advisors
  • Define scopes of work, monitor performance, and ensure high-quality outputs
  • Coordinate with internal stakeholders across technical, finance, ESG, and legal functions

Technical Integration & Assurance

  • Integrate multi-disciplinary inputs (geology, mining, metallurgy, processing, infrastructure)
  • Validate technical deliverables and ensure compliance with international standards (JORC, NI 43-101)
  • Identify and mitigate technical and integration risks

Value Engineering & Decision Support

  • Lead technical-economic trade-off studies to optimize project configuration
  • Drive value engineering initiatives to enhance project viability and reduce risk
  • Prepare high-quality reports for senior leadership and Board-level decisions

Governance & Investment Readiness

  • Lead preparation of Stage-Gate deliverables and Gate 3 FID package
  • Ensure alignment with investment policies, governance frameworks, and regulatory requirements
  • Support due diligence, financing, and partner engagement processes

Candidate Profile

  • Bachelorโ€™s degree in Engineering (Mining, Metallurgical, Process, Mechanical, or Civil); Masterโ€™s preferred
  • 15+ yearsโ€™ experience in mining or industrial project development
  • Proven track record managing full FEL study lifecycle and consultant/EPCM interfaces
  • Strong expertise in multi-discipline integration and technical report validation
  • Experience in value engineering, cost estimation (AACEI), and FID preparation
  • Solid knowledge of JORC and NI 43-101 reporting standards
  • PMP or equivalent certification is an advantage

Key Competencies

  • FEL / Stage-Gate project development
  • Consultant and stakeholder management
  • Technical-economic analysis & value optimization
  • Investment case development & executive reporting
  • Strong governance, HSE, and ESG orientation

Why Apply?

This is a strategic leadership role offering the opportunity to shape high-value mining projects from concept to investment decision, working closely with senior leadership and global technical experts.

Interested, please share CV to ccbmanpower@gmail.com