Our client, a leading mining and geological services provider, is inviting applications for the position of Exploration Director, based at their Head Office in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, the Exploration Director will lead and expand the mineral exploration consulting business across Saudi Arabia and international markets. This executive position is responsible for technical governance, strategic business development, multi-disciplinary team leadership, and managing high-level client relationships.
Key Scope & Accountabilities
- Strategic Business Development: Drive commercial growth, define market strategy, and expand the consulting service portfolio across exploration, resource evaluation, geotechnical, and environmental/ESG services.
- Technical Governance: Provide strategic oversight for target generation, drilling programs, and resource evaluation while ensuring alignment with international best practices (JORC, NI 43-101, S-K 1300).
- Operational Leadership: Oversee complex client engagements, manage project performance metrics (scope, schedule, budget), and foster an accountability-driven consulting culture.
- Team & Capability Building: Mentor senior exploration geologists and technical consultants, establishing clear succession plans and capability development frameworks.
Mandatory Selection Criterion
Important Note: To be considered for this role, candidates must have previously held a senior technical or management leadership position within an established geological or mining consulting firm. Candidates whose experience is limited exclusively to owner-operator or mining companies without consulting leadership experience will not qualify.
Candidate Profile & Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor of Science in Geology, Economic Geology, Geological Engineering, or a related discipline (Master of Science preferred).
- Experience: Minimum of 15 years of progressive mineral exploration experience, including at least 8 to 10 years within a reputable geological or mining consulting firm.
- Professional Registration: Active registration as a Professional Geologist or equivalent (e.g., P.Geo., CGeol, Pr.Sci.Nat., AusIMM, SME) is highly desirable.
- Location & Mobility: Based in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, with availability for required domestic and international travel.
