Technical Mining Services Lead - Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (Director Level)

ERM is seeking an enthusiastic Principal Consultant or Consulting Director to join our Technical Mining Services team to help lead our EMEA growth ambitions and conduct general minerals project advisory services in a professional and ethical manner.This role will ultimately be located in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) (although may initially be in Abu Dhabi until our formal presence in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has been confirmed), as part of our regional expansion within KSA and Middle East more generally. Occasional travel/appetite for overseas assignments is required.Although your main role is a Technical one, you will also assist with the promotion of ERM to existing and potential clients in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Middle East more generally, and look to generate further work for yourself and ERM employees where you can. You will be committed to a high level of professionalism and work at all times in a professional manner, following industry ethics and maintaining best‑practice safety, environmental and cultural standards.ERM is committed to the professional development of our employees and for this role you will ideally be or be working towards or meeting QP/CP status for the reporting of Mineral Resources to international codes.Principal dutiesAssist in leading Technical Mining Services market penetration within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Middle East more generallyWork as key member of the EMEA Technical Mining Services team in a wide range of inter-disciplinary, global projects.Complete hands‑on billable project work with minimal supervision. This work includes technical works, data reviews, projects planning, resource/reserve estimation, input to technical studies, completion reporting, formal reporting and any other work areas deemed suitable to your skill level and experience.Communicate with clients at a senior level and understand their needs and requirements, and to manage potential workflow following client meetings.Mentor and train junior members of staff to assist you in completing project work.Ensure that the quality of work and results meets the standards expected by ERM and our clients.Assist other global Principal Consultants and Technical Directors with peer reviews of project results and reports, helping to ensure that appropriate results and good quality documentation is provided to our clients.Provide technical advice and appropriate solutions to our clients, where qualified to do so and seek peer review from Principal Consultant staff.Assist in determining costs, presenting client proposals and managing agreed project budgets and timelines.Be involved in client planning meetings.Undertake data verification and site visits and site‑based field work where appropriate.Other responsibilitiesLiaising with ERM staff based around the world to assist with coordination of world‑wide resource and related geological activities.Developing and maintaining working relationships with current clients and associates.Building a network of new potential clients in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Middle East more generally, to identify and help win new mandates and grow ERM's market presence in the region.Assisting ERM worldwide in marketing our expertise through attendance of professional technical meetings, forums and conferences.Ensure the environment, heritage and community are protected at all times.Complete all tasks in line with ERM or client safety policy.Promptly report incidents and accidents or hazards.Complete all activities at the highest industry standards.Comply with legislation and ERM company policies.Professional and Other requirementsProfessional geological, mining engineering or minerals processing (or similar) qualification.At least 10+ years’ industry and consulting experience.Working knowledge of mining software packages for resource estimation (Leapfrog, Surpac, Isatis, Micromine, Datamine, Supervisor, Deswik, etc.) will be an advantage.Demonstrable experience managing technical studies (Scoping, Pre‑Feasibility, Feasibility) would be advantageous.Demonstrable experience working in and/or managing multi‑disciplinary and multi‑national teams.Established network within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will be advantageous.Multi‑commodity experience.Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products, particularly Excel and Outlook.High standard of technical knowledge of one or more commodities (copper, iron ore, nickel, etc.). A specialism or QP/CP certification across one or multiple commodities will be an advantage.Ability to interpret financial models/information will be an advantage.Flexibility with hours and work locations.Enthusiasm and passion for technical excellence.Enjoy working outdoors.Strong focus on safety and promoting safety culture.Prior project management experience will be an advantage.Language skills (other than English), particularly Arabic, would be advantageous.ERM is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valu