Principal Geologist

Job Title: Principal Geologist Location: Saudi Arabia (Residential or FIFO) We are partnering with a highly ambitious, well-funded international mining business to recruit a Principal Geologist. Operating with a modern approach to exploration and project development, the company is rapidly expanding its footprint across the Arabian-Nubian Shield. As the most senior geologist on-site below the Chief Geologist, you will provide critical technical leadership, drive exploration strategy, and elevate the technical governance of a growing, multinational exploration team. The Role Based in Saudi Arabia, you will lead day-to-day geological operations. Key responsibilities include: • Operational Leadership: Lead and organise site-based geological work, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality execution of exploration programs. • Technical Governance: Provide high-level technical leadership, serve as the Chief Geologist's deputy, and ensure operational continuity during their leave. • Exploration Management: Oversee exploration planning, drill-result interpretation and sign-off, QA/QC protocols, and geological database management. • Team Development: Mentor, inspire, and upskill a growing team of senior and junior geologists, fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration. • Best Practices: Ensure all technical reporting and exploration terminology aligns with international best practices and professional standards. Key Requirements • Experience: 15 to 25 years of relevant exploration geology experience (strong preference for pure exploration over active mine operations or mining engineering). • Geological Expertise: Proven experience in Orogenic Gold and/or Volcanogenic Massive Sulphide (VMS) deposits. Experience across both deposit styles is highly advantageous. • Regional Knowledge: Previous experience and demonstrable exploration achievements within the Arabian-Nubian Shield will be considered a significant advantage. • Professional Standing: Must hold active membership with a recognised professional body and be fully capable of acting as a Competent Person (CP) for the reporting of mineral exploration results. (Resource sign-off experience is advantageous but not strictly required). • Communication: Strong, fluent English communication skills are essential, with Arabic language capability a distinct advantage. • Autonomy: Proven ability to work independently in remote environments while staying aligned with the Chief Geologist's overarching technical vision. Why Join? This role offers a pivotal leadership opportunity in a major, fast-growing joint venture with a truly international project portfolio. It is an exceptional chance to shape regional exploration strategy and build a long-term career within the business. To Apply Please submit your most recent CV detailing your specific experience with Orogenic Gold and VMS deposits, along with a summary of your exploration achievements. We will treat all applications with the strictest confidence.

Experience: 15 to 25 years of relevant exploration geology experience (strong preference for pure exploration over active mine operations or mining engineering). Geological Expertise: Proven experience in Orogenic Gold and/or Volcanogenic Massive Sulphide (VMS) deposits. Experience across both deposit styles is highly advantageous. Regional Knowledge: Previous experience and demonstrable exploration achievements within the Arabian-Nubian Shield will be considered a significant advantage. Professional Standing: Must hold active membership with a recognised professional body and be fully capable of acting as a Competent Person (CP) for the reporting of mineral exploration results. (Resource sign-off experience is advantageous but not strictly required). Communication: Strong, fluent English communication skills are essential, with Arabic language capability a distinct advantage. Autonomy: Proven ability to work independently in remote environments while staying aligned with the Chief Geologist's overarching technical vision.

Lead day-to-day geological operations. Provide high-level technical leadership, serve as the Chief Geologist's deputy, and ensure operational continuity during their leave. Oversee exploration planning, drill-result interpretation and sign-off, QA/QC protocols, and geological database management. Mentor, inspire, and upskill a growing team of senior and junior geologists, fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration. Ensure all technical reporting and exploration terminology aligns with international best practices and professional standards.