Study Manager Port and Rail Decarb - 12 Month Contract

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the integrated study and define the Stage 1 scope across battery-electric locomotives, charging infrastructure, operating philosophy, energy requirements and transition planning. Own the integrated project plan, coordinating scope, schedule, milestones, resources, dependencies, risks, issues, decisions and change control. Coordinate Fortescue workstreams, OEMs, charging system suppliers and engineering partners to resolve technical inputs, interfaces and deliverables. Coordinate validation of locomotive and battery configurations, charging requirements, traction power, overhead line systems and brownfield integration. Develop and review cost estimates, total cost of ownership, financial benefits and pathway comparisons, maintaining clear assumptions and estimate bases. Prepare governance and investment materials, including FID deliverables, readiness registers and decision papers, and coordinate readiness for Mini-FID and FEED. Qualifications and Experience Experience leading complex studies or projects through definition and investment approval towards FEED or delivery in an operational or infrastructure environment. Strong project planning and controls capability across scope, schedule, cost, risk, governance, interfaces and investment decision processes. Demonstrated ability to coordinate multidisciplinary technical, commercial and operational workstreams and engage senior leaders, specialists, operations teams and external partners. Experience turning complex or uncertain information into clear recommendations, delivery plans and decision materials. Commercial awareness, including cost estimating, capital and operating costs, total cost of ownership or business case development. Rail, heavy haul, mining, energy, infrastructure or fleet decarbonisation experience is desirable; knowledge of battery-electric vehicles, charging, traction power, FID/FEED or brownfield delivery is an advantage.