Director of Studies And Delivery

Job Information

• Job Opening ID ZR_813_JOB
• Date Opened 02/22/2026
• Job Type Full time
• Work Experience 15+ Years
• Job Opening Status Open
• Industry Mining
• Degree Bachelor's
• Job Role Director of Studies And Delivery
• City Muscat
• State/Province Masqat
• Country Sultanate of Oman
• Zip/Postal Code 0000

Strategic Project Development

• Lead the planning and execution of all technical studies (Scoping, PFS, DFS, FEED) across COMPANY’s project portfolio.
• Translate corporate objectives into fit-for-purpose project development strategies aligned with stage-gate / FEL methodologies.
• Lead internal and third-party technical reviews, ensuring studies meet international reporting standards (e.g., JORC, NI 43-101).

Define project development pathways for upstream, midstream, and downstream assets under COMPANY’s investment mandate.

• Technical Study Management
• Ensure all studies comply with international reporting standards (JORC, NI 43-101), Omani regulations, and COMPANY technical governance.
• Direct and review engineering design, metallurgical testing, infrastructure assessments, and economic modelling.

Coordinate internal and third-party inputs (EPCM firms, technical consultants, ESG experts) to deliver decision-quality study outputs.

• Execution Strategy Formulation
• Develop contracting strategies, operation strategies, tendering frameworks, and execution methodologies to support transition to Gate 4 (execution).
• Lead the development of technical input into EPC/EPCM packages, construction strategies, and operational readiness plans.

Collaborate with the Director – Project Controls & Readiness to align schedule baselines, cost estimates, and risk profiles.

• Project Delivery Oversight
• Oversee project planning, contracting, and execution, ensuring compliance with delivery schedules and capital efficiency.
• Establish project delivery frameworks, including EPC/EPCM selection, project controls, and stakeholder reporting mechanisms.

Ensure operational readiness plans and handover procedures are embedded in project execution.

• Lifecycle Governance & Assurance
• Manage project development through Gates 0 to 3, ensuring technical and economic readiness for investment approval.
• Support CPTO in Gate 3 investment case validation and board-level technical reviews.

Ensure study documentation supports due diligence, financing, permitting, and partner engagement processes.

• Stakeholder & Risk Management
• Lead interface with Exploration, ESG, Investments, Finance, and Legal to ensure integrated project planning.
• Drive early identification and mitigation of technical, commercial, and regulatory risks.

Maintain alignment with government stakeholders, JV partners, and community engagement priorities.

• Team Leadership & Capability Building
• Build and lead a multidisciplinary team of engineers, planners, and study managers.
• Embed a culture of capital efficiency, technical excellence, and continuous improvement.

Mentor Omani talent and contribute to national capacity-building objectives.

• Requirements

Qualification:-

• Bachelor’s degree in Mining, Process, Mechanical, or Civil Engineering; Master’s or MBA preferred.
• PMP qualification is advantage
• Minimum 15 years of experience in mining and industrial project development, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
• Demonstrated experience in delivering full project lifecycle studies under FEL and stage-gate frameworks.
• Proficient in project definition, cost estimation (AACEI classifications), and execution strategy development.
• Deep understanding of JORC/NI 43-101, engineering design codes, and permitting frameworks.