Principal Consultant – Engineering & Finance
About The Business And The Role
SLR comprises over 4,500 staff across our global regions, with 35+ Technical Disciplines covering Engineering, Environmental, Scientific and Advisory Services. In the Asia Pacific region (SLR APAC), SLR has over 1,000 employees located throughout 24 offices. Our globally integrated Mining Advisory Group includes Geologists, Mining Engineers, Metallurgists, Geotechnical Engineers, Civil Engineers, and Environmental Scientists with extensive experience in the mining and exploration industries.
With team members in Australia, USA, Canada, Europe and Africa, SLR’s Mining Advisory Group provides advisory services to the mining sector at all stages of project development from exploration and resource evaluation through scoping, prefeasibility and feasibility studies, financing, permitting, construction, operation, and closure and rehabilitation. We provide support to major mining companies, mid-caps, junior mining and exploration companies, financial institutions, governments, law firms and individual investors on the technical and commercial aspects of mineral property development and have extensive experience in all commodities and mining areas of the world.
SLR is currently seeking a Principal Consultant – Engineering & Finance to join our Advisory group. The role is primarily responsible for the provision of consulting services to our clients and requires extensive Project Management and Engineering experience in Mining Engineering, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
Project Management experience is imperative for the role. Experience in the role of senior operational management or maintenance roles in the mining industry is desirable. Exposure to financial modelling skills or Project Finance and or post‑graduate qualifications in these areas would be highly regarded.
The successful candidate will have strong on‑site operational experience in mining, maintenance, mine infrastructure and/or projects, whilst prior exposure to consulting and Lenders Engineering would be advantageous.
This role will enable the successful candidate to rapidly gain experience across various studies and project execution, while working with a team of leading specialists in all aspects of the mining value chain. An interest in working on projects and assignments globally is key to this role, along with a willingness to collaborate with Clients and colleagues from varied cultural backgrounds.
Job Tasks and Responsibilities
This is a permanent, full‑time role based out of our Brisbane/Perth or Sydney offices however remote engagement would be considered for the right candidate. Irregular domestic and international travel is a requirement of this role.
* Assist in the undertaking and or reviewing pre‑feasibility studies, technical reports and due diligence of existing operations or greenfield developments.
* Participate on site visits to client assets both domestically and internationally.
* Support the development of new business proposals and their associated budgets.
* Become the SLR point of contact for our Clients.
* Verify the scope of work and ensure deliverables are on time.
* Develop qualified leads and follow up on potential opportunities.
* Contribution to technical expertise within the company.
* Working efficiently and effectively as a Project Manager or as a technical expert.
* Collaborating with clients from project kick off to delivery, maintaining regular follow up engagement.
* Preparing and reviewing project reports as well as presenting key outcomes to clients.
* Maintaining a wide professional industry network to consolidate and expand SLR’s client relationships.
Skills and Experience
* Tertiary Qualification in Mining Engineering, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering coupled with 10+ years working experience.
* Operational experience in the mining industry, ideally across multiple sites in technical or operational roles.
* Technically a leader in your discipline.
* High performance, self‑motivated individual.
* Have experience contributing to a broad range of project or operational reporting documentation i.e. reports, feasibility studies, etc.
* Strong commercial acumen and knowledgeable of financial modelling.
* The ability to communicate complex solutions to a variety of customer stakeholders, from technical to non‑technical.
* A high‑level English language in both verbal and written form.
* Must be legally entitled to work in Australia.
* Post‑graduate qualifications in business or finance studies is advantageous.
Our Benefits
We are proud of our unique culture where we work together to collaborate on projects to get the best possible outcome for our clients. Whether you’re working in the office, from home or a mix of the two, we recognise that every person is different, and our benefits aim to ensure that we cater for all.
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Next Steps
We make hiring decisions based on your experience, skills and passion. Please note that interviews are conducted with gender diverse interview panels to the best of our ability. When you apply, please tell us the pronouns you use and any reasonable adjustments you may need during the interview process.
Unsolicited resumes from recruitment consultants will not be accepted. You must be part of the preferred supplier agreement list which is coordinated through our Talent Acquisition team.
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