Lead Mining Engineer

• Play a key role in delivering mining projects from concept to execution
• Provide technical direction to the studies team
• Help build capability within the studies team

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Lead Mining Engineer to provide technical leadership, integration, and delivery of mining studies across a range of commodities and project stages from early concept through to execution-ready outcomes.

The Lead Engineer acts as the single technical point of accountability for assigned studies, supporting the Studies Manager through strong leadership, risk management, and tight delivery discipline.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading the delivery of Scoping, PFS, FS, and trade-off studies
• Developing study strategies, execution plans, and technical frameworks
• Integrating inputs across mining, processing, infrastructure, geotechnical, environmental, and cost disciplines
• Managing study progress, scope, risks, and technical challenges
• Acting as the primary technical interface with clients and supporting investment decisions
• Driving value optimisation, risk management, and robust economic outcomes
• Ensuring compliance with reporting codes (e.g. JORC) and internal QA/QC standards
• Mentoring and developing engineers, contributing to team capability and succession planning

About you

You are technically strong and commercially minded mining engineer who thrives on leading complex studies and influencing outcomes. You bring a balance of strategic thinking, hands-on delivery, and the ability to bring people together to achieve high-quality results.

• 15+ years’ experience in mining studies and project development
• Proven delivery of Scoping, PFS, and FS studies across metals commodities
• Strong expertise in mine planning, scheduling, and optimisation, with a solid understanding of cost estimation and economic evaluation
• Experience leading multi-disciplinary studies teams within a consulting or project environment
• The ability to translate technical complexity into clear insights for clients and stakeholders
• Strong commercial acumen and confidence in decision-making
• Excellent communication skills, including presenting to senior stakeholders and executives
• A leadership mindset, with a passion for mentoring and building team capability
• Relevant tertiary qualification in Mining Engineering or similar

Why Join Our Team?

• Competitive salary packages and performance-based bonuses.
• 5 weeks annual leave.
• Generous internal recognition programs such as Employee of the Month, service milestones, referral bonuses.
• Flexible work arrangements to support work life balance.
• Join an established consultancy operating for 20 years.

Apply now

If you would like more information about this role, please contact our People & Culture team for a copy of the position description by email careers@mecmining.com.au or call us for a confidential chat on 07 3832 0301.

Please note

• that we reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
• you must be an Australian citizen or a permanent resident or have unlimited working rights in Australia to apply for this position.