Senior Minerals Consultant

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Company Description Work with Us. Change the World. At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations. There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world. We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us. Job Description AECOM is seeking a senior-level professional who combines mine engineering judgement, robust financial modelling capability, and practical cost estimating expertise to support our minerals consulting work. This role will lead and deliver due diligence cost reviews, mine closure and rehabilitation cost estimates, civil and infrastructure cost estimation inputs, and mine strategy and option evaluations. The successful candidate will be comfortable working across technical, commercial, and risk considerations and communicating findings clearly to clients and internal teams. Due diligence & independent reviews: Lead or support technical and cost reviews for transactions, lender’s/owner’s engineer assignments, and investment decisions. Review estimating basis, assumptions, pricing, quantities, contingencies, risk allowances, and schedule drivers. Produce clear review outputs (key risks, sensitivities, recommended adjustments, and confidence levels). Closure & rehabilitation cost estimating: Develop and/or review mine closure cost estimates (concept through definitive level, as required). Build estimate structures aligned to closure scopes (earthworks, demolition, water management, tailings/WRD, monitoring, revegetation, long-term care). Support closure strategy development and identify cost/risk reduction opportunities. Cost estimating (CAPEX/OPEX): Prepare and/or review CAPEX and OPEX estimates for mining and mineral processing. Develop estimate deliverables: BoQ/quantity take-offs (where applicable), pricing build-ups, escalation, indirects, contractor mark-ups, contingency and risk analysis. Mining engineering & strategy: Contribute to mining strategy including mine development options, production scheduling concepts, equipment selection assumptions, and operating philosophies. Evaluate trade-offs (strip ratio impacts, haul profiles, fleet sizing, productivity assumptions) and translate into costs and financial outcomes. Financial Modeling: Build and maintain financial models (DCF, NPV/IRR, scenario and sensitivity analysis) linking technical drivers to economics. Provide insights on value levers: production rate, recovery assumptions (as inputs), cost drivers, sustaining capital, closure provisions, and schedule impacts. Delivery leadership & client engagement: Interface with clients, run workshops, clarify scope, and present outcomes to technical and non-technical stakeholders. Mentor junior team members in estimating methods, modelling discipline, and QA practices. Quality, governance & safety: Apply strong internal QA/QC on models and estimates (traceability, version control, peer review, auditable assumptions). Promote a strong safety culture and contribute to safe delivery planning for site-based assignments Qualifications Minimum Qualifications BA/BS and 8 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education. Preferred Qualifications Experience reviewing and adjusting cost estimates for mining projects to support due diligence reviews for investors and corporate development teams. Experience building operating financial models for mining operations. Experience building long-term mine plans and associated physicals and plans to achieve long-term goals. Additional Information Sponsorship is not available for this role now or in the future. THIS POSTING IS FOR A CURRENT VACANCY, AND AECOM INTENDS TO FILL THIS POSITION BY NOVEMBER 16, 2026 At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment. About AECOM AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options , well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan. AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com. What makes AECOM a great place to work You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community—where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.