About us

Worley is a global company of energy, chemicals and resources experts headquartered in Australia. We partner with our customers to deliver projects and create value across the life of their assets. We specialize in consulting, engineering, procurement and construction across the project lifecycle, with services extending through to operations and decommissioning. Leveraging extensive experience and AI-enabled delivery, we support customers in navigating complexity as they meet today's needs and transition to more sustainable solutions.

Why Does This Position Exist?

The Study Manager exists to lead Worley studies and small-value engineering projects from Conceptual Engineering, Pre-Front End Engineering Design, Front End Engineering Design and, where required, into Detailed Design. The role is intended for a process-led Chemical Engineer who can define development options, test them technically and economically, recommend the preferred scheme, and develop the selected scheme to the level required for the next project gate.

The position is particularly focused on brownfield and existing-facility work, including debottlenecking, capacity improvement, operability improvement, safeguard review, tie-in definition and practical implementation planning. The Study Manager must be able to work directly with senior client management, asset stakeholders, operations teams, technical authorities and internal Worley leadership, and must be able to defend recommendations under intense technical, commercial and governance scrutiny.

Priority

What - How - Why

Responsibility

• Study and small project delivery - Plan, lead and deliver small-value Worley studies, small Front End Engineering Design packages, plant modification projects and engineering packages from Conceptual Engineering through Pre-Front End Engineering Design, Front End Engineering Design and selected Detailed Design scope.
• Conceptual engineering, option identification and debottlenecking - Lead conceptual engineering for existing facilities, small projects, small Front End Engineering Design packages and plant modifications, including definition of constraints, operating cases, bottlenecks, interfaces, battery limits and technical success criteria.
• Technical and economic evaluation of options - Lead structured option evaluation covering safety, operability, constructability, maintainability, capital cost, operating cost, schedule, shutdown and turnaround impact, production value, risk, carbon / energy impact where relevant, procurement constraints, commissioning needs, start-up risk and implementation complexity.
• Stakeholder management and executive-level presentation - Build trusted working relationships with client senior management, operations, asset teams, technical authorities, project teams, vendors, licensors and internal Worley leadership.
• Governance, quality, assurance and decision defensibility - Ensure all study outputs are based on approved data, documented assumptions, clear exclusions, appropriate engineering standards and defined review cycles.
• Commercial, schedule and small-project control - Manage the study, small Front End Engineering Design, plant modification or small-project scope, budget, schedule, progress reporting, resource forecast and change control in line with Worley procedures and agreed client requirements.
• Procurement, shutdown, commissioning and start-up interface - Work with procurement teams to ensure study and Front End Engineering Design outputs define the right vendor packages, long-lead items, technical requisition inputs, enquiry support needs and vendor information requirements.
• People leadership, conflict resolution and team performance - Lead multi-discipline teams in a direct, calm and practical manner, setting clear expectations for deliverables, interfaces, review dates, quality and decision deadlines.
• Business development and client growth - Identify follow-on opportunities arising from studies, brownfield constraints, debottlenecking opportunities, implementation phases and client strategic priorities.
• Health, safety and environmental leadership - Demonstrate visible and active commitment to personal safety, process safety, healthy workplaces and environmental performance.

Knowledge / Experience / Competencies Required

Business Acumen and Technical Capability: Chemical Engineering degree with a strong Process Engineering background. The role requires practical front-end process judgement, not generic coordination. Excellent experience in Conceptual Engineering, Pre-Front End Engineering Design, Front End Engineering Design, small Front End Engineering Design packages, plant modifications and small Detailed Design assignments for brownfield and greenfield facilities.

Education – Qualifications, Accreditation, Training

Required: minimum 15 years of relevant engineering experience, with substantial experience in process-led front-end studies and small engineering projects.

Authority / Freedom To Act / Decision Making (Including Budgetary Responsibility)

Works under general direction of the Project Manager, General Manager, Director of Studies or delegated manager. Has significant freedom to structure and lead the technical study approach within agreed scope, budget, schedule and Worley governance requirements.

Moving forward together

We want our people to be energized and empowered to drive sustainable impact. So, our focus is on a values-inspired culture that unlocks brilliance through belonging, connection and innovation. We're building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace. Creating a space where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves, and are heard.