Manager Sustaining Capital

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Wave International is a resource development firm with over 25 years of global experience in engineering, project delivery, and asset management. We provide innovative project strategies and solutions across battery minerals, mineral sands, bulk commodities, and more. As we continue to expand nationally and internationally, we are seeking a dynamic and experienced professional to join our leadership team.

The Opportunity
This role is primarily focused on leading the successful delivery of brownfields and sustaining capital projects for Tier 1-3 resource companies. As the Manager Sustaining Capital, you will oversee project execution from planning through to completion, ensuring engineering resources are effectively coordinated. In addition to its technical leadership function, this role will drive business development activities by proactively identifying opportunities, managing client engagement and executing strategic initiatives.

Key responsibilities include:
Sustaining Capital Management

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of brownfields and sustaining capital projects for Tier 1-3 resource companies, ensuring alignment with client expectations, safety standards, and project timelines.
• Collaborate with internal engineering disciplines and external contractors to coordinate resources and ensure efficient project execution.
• Develop and manage project scopes, budgets, and schedules, ensuring cost-effective and timely delivery.
• Identify and mitigate project risks, implementing proactive solutions to maintain project momentum.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to enhance project delivery processes and engineering practices.

Business Development

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities aligned with Wave's strategic goals.
• Develop proposals, tenders, and RFQs in collaboration with internal subject matter experts.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, including site visits and industry event representation.
• Negotiate pricing and ensure proposals meet client expectations and project profitability.

Skills & Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Engineering from a recognised institution.
• Proven track record in managing multidisciplinary teams on brownfields and sustaining capital projects from concept through to delivery.
• Strong project management capabilities, including cost control, scheduling, and risk mitigation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, particularly in the preparation of proposals, tenders, and RFQs.
• Experience managing business development activities, including proposal preparation and maintaining strong, strategic client relationships.

Why Join Wave?

• Be part of a respected leadership team with real opportunities for career growth.
• Contribute to exciting projects across Australia.
• Work from our modern QV1 office with access to:
  • High-class end-of-trip facilities.
  • Wellness Centre (free Yoga, Pilates, etc.).
  • Fully equipped gym.
  • Rooftop basketball and tennis courts.

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Wave International are a resource development consultant with more than twenty years of global experience in engineering, project delivery, project, and asset management.

We deliver a comprehensive service offering to the mining industry spanning the entire life cycle of a project. We focus on client outcomes and strive to work closely with our clients to achieve desired results. Our experience covers both brownfield and greenfield projects from studies through to execution and asset management.

We have built a solid, industry wide reputation for providing innovative, flexible and value-add solutions.

Wave International are a resource development consultant with more than twenty years of global experience in engineering, project delivery, project, and asset management.

We deliver a comprehensive service offering to the mining industry spanning the entire life cycle of a project. We focus on client outcomes and strive to work closely with our clients to achieve desired results. Our experience covers both brownfield and greenfield projects from studies through to execution and asset management.

We have built a solid, industry wide reputation for providing innovative, flexible and value-add solutions.

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