Engineering Business Manager - Mining

Company Overview

Solmax is the global leader in geosynthetics, delivering industry-defining engineered solutions for civil, mining, environmental, water, and infrastructure applications.

With the world’s most comprehensive portfolio of geosynthetic products, including geomembranes, geotextiles, geogrids, drainage composites, and erosion control systems, Solmax sets the benchmark for performance, innovation, and sustainability in ground engineering and containment solutions.

Solmax partners with engineers, consultants, contractors, and asset owners worldwide to deliver critical mining infrastructure that is safer, more durable, and more cost-effective. We have key solutions for tailings storage facilities, heap leach pads, water dams, and haul roads.

Role Purpose

The Engineering Business Manager – Mining is responsible for driving specification-led growth across the mining sector by influencing civil, geotechnical, and mining engineers to adopt Solmax solutions.

The role focuses on engaging at the design stage, shaping engineering outcomes, and positioning geosynthetics as core components of mine infrastructure design, rather than optional materials. Success requires deep technical credibility combined with strong commercial execution.

Key Responsibilities

Specification & Design Influence (Core Focus)

• Build and maintain relationships with:

  • Civil and geotechnical consultants

  • Mining engineers and asset owners

  • Key contractors

• Influence design specifications, scopes, and engineering standards to embed Solmax solutions

• Engage early in project lifecycles (concept, feasibility, detailed design stages)

• Position geosynthetics as risk-reduction and performance-enhancing solutions

Technical Leadership & Engineering Support

• Provide advanced technical guidance and design support across:

  • Tailings Storage Facilities (TSFs)

  • Heap leach pads

  • Evaporation and process ponds

  • Water management structures

  • Haul roads and working platforms

• Deliver value engineering solutions (cost, constructability, performance)

• Deliver technical presentations and workshops for consultants and owners

• Interpret and apply relevant standards and guidelines (e.g. ANCOLD, GRI, site-specific specifications)

Business Development & Pipeline Growth

• Develop and manage a mining project pipeline across Australia

• Identify opportunities to convert specifications into supply and revenue

• Collaborate with sales and project delivery teams to ensure seamless execution

• Drive long-term adoption of standardised geosynthetic solutions across mining clients

Key Account & Stakeholder Management

• Establish Solmax as a trusted engineering partner to:

  • Tier 1 mining companies

  • Engineering consultancies

  • Mining and civil contractors

• Build strategic relationships at both technical and decision-making levels

• Support contractors during tender and construction phases

Market Intelligence & Strategic Input

• Monitor market trends, competitor positioning, and emerging technologies

• Provide insights to internal teams on:

  • Product development opportunities

  • Market needs and specification gaps

• Contribute to national mining strategy and key account plans

Key Outcomes (KPIs)

• Growth in specifications influenced and secured at design stage

• Conversion of specifications into delivered revenue

• Expansion of mining sector pipeline and key accounts

• Increased adoption of Solmax solutions as standard design practice

• Strength of relationships with consultants, contractors and asset owners

Qualifications and Skills

This role is critical to helping mining companies construct simpler, more efficiently and more cost effectively with Solmax solutions.

By influencing how mines are designed, from containment systems to ground stabilisation, the Engineering Business Manager directly drives safer, more efficient, and more sustainable mining operations, while delivering long-term commercial growth.

Ideally

• Degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering

• 7–15+ years’ experience in Mining infrastructure / Geosynthetics / containment / ground engineering

• Strong technical expertise in Lining systems (geomembranes, GCLs) / Reinforced soil and geogrids / Drainage and filtration systems

• Proven ability to influence engineering design and specifications

Key Competencies

• Technical authority: Trusted by engineers for credible, practical solutions

• Influence & persuasion: Ability to shape design decisions early

• Commercial acumen: Links engineering outcomes to business results

• Relationship building: Strong network across mining stakeholders

• Communication: Clear, confident delivery of complex technical concepts

• Strategic thinking: Identifies and develops long-term opportunities

Other

• Own vehicle suitable for transport to/from meetings or airport as required

• Ability and willingness for frequent travel throughout the region to meet with consultants, distributors and industry bodies

• Permanent residence within a reasonable commute of a major capital city airport.

• No physical limitations that might prevent or restrict traverse of typical construction sites.