Director of Studies And Delivery

Muscat, Sultanate of Oman | Posted on 02/22/2026

• Leadthe planning and execution of all technical studies (Scoping, PFS, DFS, FEED) across COMPANY’s project portfolio.
• Translatecorporate objectives into fit-for-purpose project development strategies aligned with stage-gate / FEL methodologies.
• Lead internal and third-party technical reviews, ensuring studies meet internationalreporting standards (e.g., JORC, NI 43-101).
• Define project development pathways for upstream, midstream, and downstream assets under COMPANY’s investment mandate.

• Ensureall studies comply with international reporting standards (JORC, NI 43-101),Omani regulations, and COMPANY technical governance.
• Directand review engineering design, metallurgical testing, infrastructureassessments, and economic modelling.
• Coordinate internal and third-party inputs (EPCM firms, technical consultants, ESGexperts) to deliver decision-quality study outputs.
• Developcontracting strategies, operation strategies, tendering frameworks, and execution methodologies to support transition to Gate 4 (execution).
• Leadthe development of technical input into EPC/EPCM packages, constructionstrategies, and operational readiness plans.
• Collaborate with the Director – Project Controls & Readiness to align schedulebaselines, cost estimates, and risk profiles.

• 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.

• Manage project development through Gates 0 to 3, ensuring technical and economicreadiness for investment approval.
• Support
  
  CPTO in Gate 3 investment case validation and board-level technical reviews.
• Ensurestudy documentation supports due diligence, financing, permitting, and partner engagement processes.
• Leadinterface with Exploration, ESG, Investments, Finance, and Legal to ensure integrated project planning.
• Driveearly identification and mitigation of technical, commercial, and regulatoryrisks.
• Maintainalignment with government stakeholders, JV partners, and community engagementpriorities.

• Buildand lead a multidisciplinary team of engineers, planners, and study managers.
• Embeda culture of capital efficiency, technical excellence, and continuous improvement.
• Mentor Omani talent and contribute to national capacity-building objectives.

• 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 projectlifecycle 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.