Study Manager, Nsw

**About the job**

At WSP we are problem solvers. We are considered by those we work with and for to be innovators and technical leaders in the field of geo-environmental science and engineering. Our goal is to deliver multidisciplinary projects seamlessly and efficiently.

WSP is not just a place to work, it is a promise of a dynamic environment where people collaborate, innovate, and build enduring legacies. Within the expanded WSP platform (55,000 staff globally) WSP has continued its mining dominance through the formation of WSP Mining - a group of 5000 people dedicated to the provision of technical mining solutions to our mining clients spanning all seven continents. WSP Mining is the recognized leader in mining consulting and the consultant of choice for mining companies with strong ESG commitments. We operate as a truly global mining business differentiating us from the competition and delivering value across regions and business lines.

WSP has a new full-time opportunity within our Mine Infrastructure & Project Delivery Team for a Study Manager, based in **Perth, Brisbane, Sydney or Newcastle.**

**What you will do**:
The Study Manager's role is to plan and control the execution of large multidisciplinary Projects in fulfillment of stage gate requirements for capital expenditure. The Study Manager is expected to lead the work in accordance with the Project requirements in a cost effective and safe manner ensuring compliance with the Contract technical and schedule requirements.
- Support the identification, positioning, and planning for future study opportunities.
- Lead the preparation of high-quality, multidisciplinary proposals and coordinate the preparation and submission of tender documents.
- Lead negotiations, with support of legal counsel, to finalise and execute contracts.
- Coordinate the setup of work packages, systems, routines, and controls to facilitate execution of studies, including the preparation of relevant study management documentation.
- Ensure the allocation and availability of appropriate technical personnel to complete required tasks for each study and manage the interfaces across technical disciplines and business units.
- Lead the tracking and reporting of study progress against schedule and budget using earned value as per client requirements.
- Manage Project trends and lead change management processes.
- Coordinate and track the preparation, review and issue of study deliverables.
- Act as the company representative and liaise with the client representative with respect to study progress and deliverables.
- Ensure the timely issue of invoices
- Mentor junior study managers and project engineers to develop future study management capacity.
- Demonstrate leadership in safety and sustainability management across study activities.

**Skills, Qualifications, And Experience**
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant tertiary education ( Energy, Engineering, Mining, Environment, Business or related)
- Certificate or similar accreditation in project management and delivery (e.g., Australian Institute of Project Managers)
- Strong mining background with Tier 1 clients
- Ideally over 8-12 years industry experience
- Demonstrated experience in study management, preferably with experience in delivery of mine closure studies
- Independent thinker able to challenge norms, develop new ideas and keen to progress environmentally sustainable engineering solutions.
- Established profile within industry associations e.g., active involvement in shaping the industry through committees, industry bodies, delivering papers etc.
- Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work virtually and face-to-face within a team environment, including the motivation and development of others within your team.
- A commitment to diversity, environment, health, safety, and society.

**What we will offer you**

At WSP we provide a diverse and inclusive work environment and offer many personal and professional development opportunities that are aimed to help you deliver your best self to the role whilst managing your personal career goals. We have been recognised for the second consecutive year as a Great Place to Work with year-on-year increases in employee engagement.

**Some of the many benefits we offer our employees include**:

- Global mobility
- Parental leave & purchased additional annual leave
- Corporate employee discounts and offers
- Salary continuance insurance
- Wellness at work & social club
- Workplace giving /volunteering
- Employee reward & recognition program
- Professional and technical development opportunities
- We are a collaborative team of experts that thrives on challenge and unconventional thinking. Channelling our curiosity into creating progressive solutions to complex issues is both our mission and our passion.

**Inspired by Diversity, Driven by Inclusion.**

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