Exploration Manager – Morocco

About the role

Fortescue is establishing its exploration footprint in Morocco and seeks an Exploration Manager to lead the creation of a new team and portfolio. Based in Marrakesh, the role combines strategic planning, large‑scale field operations and stakeholder engagement across the Kingdom.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and supervise large‑scale exploration campaigns targeting deposit types such as MVT, IRGS, sediment‑hosted copper, VMS, SedEx, orogenic and epithermal gold in remote environments.
• Plan and execute diamond, RC and air‑core drilling programmes, as well as geophysical and geochemical surveys in collaboration with the global geoscience team.
• Manage a multidisciplinary team of geologists and field services, ensuring projects are delivered on schedule, within budget and to the highest safety standards.
• Maintain compliance with Fortescue procedures, Moroccan law, land‑access, community and heritage requirements.
• Identify and assess new greenfield and advanced acquisition opportunities, building a competitor monitoring database and fostering relationships with government, local vendors and potential partners.

Required profile

• Minimum 15 years of experience supervising large‑scale exploration campaigns and teams.
• Proven track record with sediment‑hosted copper, IRGS or MVT systems and experience across multiple deposit styles.
• Demonstrated ability to manage eight‑figure budgets and lead teams across several project areas.
• B.Sc. (honors) or higher in Geoscience; higher degree in North‑African geology is a plus.
• Fluency in French, Arabic or Berber is highly regarded.

Required skills

• Diamond and RC drilling program execution.
• Geophysical and geochemical survey planning and implementation.
• Field mapping and stream/soil geochemical sampling.