Study Manager II

About the Role
The Study Manager role is designed to lead studies and small-value engineering projects from Conceptual Engineering through to Detailed Design, focusing predominantly on brownfield and existing facility work, including process optimization such as debottlenecking and capacity improvement. The individual in this role will collaborate directly with senior client management and various internal teams, maintaining the integrity and defensibility of engineering recommendations in a high-scrutiny environment. This is a hands-on leadership position, requiring a strong background in process engineering and project development, complemented by excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Study and small project delivery (20%):

  • Lead and deliver small the company studies and engineering packages throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Manage the execution plan, deliverables, risk registers, and stakeholder engagement plans.
  • Integrate multi-discipline contributions to ensure project outputs are mature enough for the next investment gate.

• Conceptual engineering and debottlenecking (18%):

  • Conduct conceptual engineering for small projects and plant modifications, defining operational constraints and identifying feasible development options.
  • Eliminate non-viable options early and ensure traceability of decisions.

• Technical and economic evaluation (12%):

  • Lead structured evaluations of options, preparing selection reports suitable for senior management approval while ensuring decision integrity.

• Stakeholder management and presentations (12%):

  • Build trusted relationships with various stakeholders and deliver clear presentations to senior stakeholders.

• Governance and quality assurance (9%):

  • Ensure all outputs are based on approved data with established review cycles, maintaining decision traceability.

• Project control (9%):

  • Manage project scope, budget, and schedule, addressing any scope growth through the change management process.

• Procurement and commissioning interface (7%):

  • Collaborate with procurement and construction teams to ensure practical installation and execution plans are established early.

• People leadership (6%):

  • Lead multi-discipline teams, set clear expectations, and resolve conflicts effectively to maintain study progression.

• Business development (4%):

  • Identify opportunities for client growth and support proposals with clear scopes and technical differentiation.

• Health, safety, and environmental leadership (3%):

  • Commit visibly to health and safety and ensure risks are managed from the initial stages of project development.

Knowledge, Experience, and Competencies Required

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or equivalent; Chartered Engineer or equivalent preferred.
• Experience: Minimum 15 years in engineering with substantial experience in front-end studies, particularly in brownfield facilities.
• Technical Competence: Expertise in engineering design, debottlenecking processes, economic evaluations, option screening, and presenting findings to senior stakeholders.
• Communication: Strong written and verbal skills with the ability to convey complex technical concepts succinctly and effectively.
• Leadership and Conflict Resolution: Proven ability to lead teams, manage conflict, and maintain focus on project deliverable with respect for diverse inputs.

Contract and Travel Details

• Contract Type: Full-time
• Travel: Occasional travel may be required to client sites or project locations depending on project phase and needs.

Benefits

• A supportive and inclusive workplace culture.
• Opportunities for professional development and continued learning.
• Commitment to diversity within the workforce and an environment that encourages collaborative innovation.
• A role that contributes to making sustainable changes within energy and resource sectors.