Study Manager Mining – 2 Year Fixed Term Contract at Glencore

JOB PURPOSE:

• The Study Manager - Mining is accountable for leading and delivering mining studies, including Concept, Scoping, Pre-Feasibility and Feasibility studies, aligned with asset Life-of-Mine (LoM) plans and responsible for developing technically robust, commercially sound and operationally practical solutions that support asset strategies, operational performance and long-term business objectives.
• The incumbent leads multidisciplinary owner’s teams, consultants and stakeholders to deliver integrated mining and mine development studies, coordinating geology, resource development, geotechnical, hydrogeological, processing, infrastructure, water, energy, logistics and closure inputs while ensuring technical excellence, value optimisation, risk management and implementation readiness.

KEY RELATIONSHIPS:

Internal

• Africa Regional Head of Projects
• Asset General Managers and Operations Leadership
• Regional PMO & Project Controls
• Mining Technical Services
• Geology & Resource Teams
• Processing Technical Services
• Engineering & Infrastructure Teams
• HSEC Teams
• Commercial & Planning Functions
• Finance, Project Valuation, Legal and Supply Chain Functions

External

• EPCM Consultants
• Engineering Consultants
• Technical Specialists
• Independent Reviewers
• Technical Advisors
• Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs)
• Contractors & Service Providers

PRIMARY TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Strategic Study Development

• Lead strategic studies from Concept through Feasibility stages.
• Develop integrated study strategies aligned with business objectives and Life-of-Mine plans.
• Drive value engineering, optimisation and innovation initiatives.
• Lead trade-off assessments and option selection studies.
• Ensure practical, implementable and value-driven study outcomes.
• Support implementation planning and project development strategies.

Mining Technical Oversight

• Lead evaluation of mining methods, mine designs, pit optimisation, underground development options and production schedules, as applicable to the study scope.
• Challenge assumptions for cut-off grades, dilution, mining recovery, productivity, ore availability and mining costs.
• Integrate resource models, geotechnical, hydrogeological and geometallurgical inputs with mine design and scheduling, working with the responsible technical specialists.
• Evaluate fleet selection, mine access, dewatering, waste handling and supporting infrastructure, including owner versus contractor mining options.
• Align mining outputs and ore delivery schedules with processing capacity and asset LoM plans. Resource and reserve estimation and sign-off remain with the designated competent technical professionals.

Study Delivery & Integration

• Lead multidisciplinary study teams and specialist consultants.
• Define and manage study scope, deliverables, budgets, schedules and resource requirements through an integrated study execution plan.
• Control study expenditure, forecasts and changes, maintaining clear accountability for delivery against approved scope, cost, schedule and quality.
• Coordinate mining, geology, metallurgy, processing, infrastructure, water, energy, logistics, and closure inputs.
• Manage technical interfaces across study disciplines and stakeholders.
• Ensure study deliverables are integrated, accurate and fit for purpose.
• Drive preparation of integrated study reports, capital and operating cost estimates, schedules, risk assessments and supporting technical documentation appropriate to the study stage.

Technical Assurance & Quality Management

• Ensure compliance with company technical and project management standards, Delegation of Authority (DoA), stage gate requirements and industry best practice.
• Coordinate Independent Peer Reviews (IPR), technical reviews, due diligence reviews and independent assurance activities appropriate to the study scope.
• Review technical assumptions, methodologies and recommendations.
• Track and close out technical review findings.
• Promote continuous improvement in study quality and delivery processes.

Commercial Evaluation and Investment Approvals

• Lead development and review of mining capital and operating cost estimates, economic trade-offs and sensitivities in conjunction with Finance and technical specialists.
• Prepare business cases, executive summaries and investment approval packs for regional, Copper and Group approval pathways, as applicable.
• Maintain auditable records of study assumptions, option selection, key decisions and assurance close-out actions.

Operational Integration & Implementation Readiness

• Align study outcomes with operational requirements and business objectives.
• Develop implementation strategies and support operational readiness planning, including mine development sequencing, contracting options and transition from study to execution.
• Assess maintenance, workforce, infrastructure and support service requirements.
• Identify implementation risks and opportunities early in the study lifecycle.

Risk & Opportunity Management

• Lead risk identification, assessment and mitigation activities.
• Facilitate multidisciplinary risk workshops.
• Maintain risk and opportunity registers throughout the study lifecycle.
• Promote proactive risk management and risk-based decision-making.

Stakeholder & Consultant Management

• Build and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders and service providers.
• Coordinate EPCM consultants, OEMs and specialist advisors.
• Manage consultant scopes, performance, study deliverables and contract changes in conjunction with Commercial and Supply Chain.
• Report monthly to the Regional PMO and leadership on study progress against scope, cost and schedule, including recommendations, risks, opportunities and decisions required.

Leadership & Capability Development

• Lead, mentor and develop project and study team members.
• Support succession planning and capability development initiatives.
• Promote collaboration, knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.
• Foster a culture of accountability, technical excellence and delivery.

HSEC & Sustainability

• Provide visible HSEC leadership.
• Ensure safety, environmental, community, permitting and sustainability considerations are incorporated early into studies.
• Promote responsible mining and sustainable development principles.
• Support compliance with applicable regulatory and company requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree in Mining Engineering or a related technical discipline supported by substantial mining study experience (Essential)
• Postgraduate qualification in Engineering, Mining, Project Management or Business Management (Preferred)
• Professional registration with a recognised professional body (Preferred)

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 15 years' experience in mining and mine development, including substantial experience in study leadership.
• Proven experience leading multidisciplinary mining studies through Concept, Scoping, Pre-Feasibility and Feasibility stages, including delivery of integrated PFS and FS outcomes.
• Demonstrated experience in open pit and/or underground mining studies, with the ability to integrate geology, geotechnical, hydrogeological, processing, infrastructure and closure inputs.
• Experience leading owner's teams and managing EPCM consultants, OEMs and technical advisors.
• Demonstrated ability to manage study budgets and schedules, evaluate mining economics and develop practical execution strategies.
• Experience in greenfield, brownfield, optimisation and sustaining operations studies.
• Strong understanding of study management, project controls, technical assurance, investment approval processes and risk management practices.
• Experience operating within multicultural and geographically dispersed mining environments.

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS:

• Fluent in English (Essential)
• French language capability highly desirable due to operational requirements within the DRC region.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Willingness to undertake regular travel within Africa, including operational sites in the DRC.
• Ability to operate effectively in dynamic and complex operational environments.
• Strong alignment with Glencore values, governance standards, and delivery culture.