Manager Earthworks Liberia

Our Liberian deposits are an attractive suite of investments which, when combined with our interests in Guinea, have the potential to form the backbone of a world class cluster of mines around an integrated rail and port infrastructure, much in the way our Western Australia Iron Ore operations started in the 1960s.
The continuing growth of our West Africa business has resulted in a number of exciting and challenging employment opportunities. We currently employ more than 300 people in Liberia and equal numbers across the SMFG Joint Venture in Guinea.
Position Details

We have an exciting international career opportunity for an experience Manager Earthworks to play a key leadership role, overseeing and project managing all earthworks, road construction activities and drill pad preparation work for out Liberian projects. Providing technical expertise, you will manage the earthworks team and ensure that all national employees are being adequately supervisor, trained and mentored.
Your other responsibilities will be to:

* Develop, implement and ensure compliance with HSEC procedures and systems associated with the exploration drilling program within the Liberian project.
* Develop, negotiate and manage contracts with heavy equipment maintenance contractors
* Ensure national employees are being supervised, trained and mentored effectively
* Costing and budgeting of Earthworks activities
* Work with the Community Relations Team toward appropriate relationships with government representatives on matters related to changes in Liberian regulations.
* Ensure that frequent environmental inspections of the Liberian project areas occur and work to ensure the successful rehabilitation of disturbed areas and reliable and acceptable data analysis is delivered and effectively catalogued

Skills and Experience

Ideally you will have a relevant degree in either civil or mining engineering or project management or related discipline, along with proven success in managing and maintaining earthwork construction. Experience working on a major mining or infrastructure project in developing countries, preferably in Africa, would be a strong advantage. You will have extensive experience in contractor management and have a good understanding of project financials and the cost management process.

Your collaborative approach, strong integrity, ability to deal with ambiguity and cultural sensitivity will further ensure your fit for this role. French language skills will be considered advantageous but are not essential.

Location
The role will be based in the UK on 4 weeks on / 2 weeks off Fly In Fly Out roster rotation into Liberia. A competitive salary package will be offered which may also include international relocation.