Principal Technical Services and Estimating

Are you a strategic thinker with deep technical expertise in mining operations? We’re seeking a Principal – Technical Services & Estimating to lead and influence high-impact projects across our contract mining portfolio.

About You

• Lead technical services and estimating functions across multiple mining projects.
• Drive operational excellence through innovative mine modelling and productivity initiatives.
• Mentor and coach technical teams to build capability and deliver value.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to develop commercially sound and technically robust solutions.
• Review feasibility studies, optimise schedules and designs, and review operational risk.
• Excellent knowledge of mining methods and equipment.
• Strong understanding of operational drivers that enhance productivity, efficiency, and client value.
• Proven relationship-building skills with internal and external stakeholders.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Confident, analytical, and proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Sound knowledge of mine modelling to identify improvement opportunities.
• Strong commercial acumen and analytical modelling capabilities.

Qualifications & Experience

• Tertiary qualification in Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in a contract mining environment.
• Proven ability to perform under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• High attention to detail and a track record of developing successful initiatives.
• Well-developed technical and operational mining skills.
• Strategic and lateral thinking capabilities.
• Broader management skills, including business development desired but not required.
• Passion for innovation and emerging technologies in mining and mining best practice.
• Previous experience in mine design, technical services and optimisation desired.

Employee Benefits

• Ongoing career development opportunities - Challenge. Develop. Grow.
• Dedicated lifestyle, financial and mental health support
• Salary sacrifice options for flights, vehicles, airport parking and A LOT more
• Access to a wide range of employee discounts with Macmahon retail, vehicle, insurance and banking partners

Be More at Macmahon

Across Macmahon’s team, you will find positive stories of people embracing opportunities to develop and grow their careers going on to celebrate impressive career milestones that contribute to our success. With over 9,000 highly skilled people in our team, we’re proud of the values-based culture we have built over 60 years which is the driving force propelling our people to continually aspire to Be More.

About Macmahon

Macmahon is a leading Australian contract mining company with projects throughout Australia and Southeast Asia. Delivering a comprehensive range of surface and underground mining, civil design and construction, performance enhancement, and mine site maintenance and rehabilitation services to the resources sector.

Recruitment process

Successful applicants must pass a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol screening, as well as criminal history and qualification checks.

Proof of working rights in Australia (valid passport, birth certificate, citizenship certificate, or current visa grant notification) is also required.

Macmahon is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages suitably qualified women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders to apply.

Macmahon Winning Values

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