Thiess managing director Douglas Thompson said over three years the firm would deliver mining services for specific components of work including the services required for Caval Ridge Southern Circuit.

“We’re extremely proud to be partnering with BMA, building on our longstanding history in Central Queensland,” he said.

“This contract will enable Thiess to deliver productivity efficiencies, working with BMA to bring additional job opportunities to the region.”

Thiess parent company CIMIC CEO Adolfo Valderas said the contract reflected Thiess’ ongoing commitment to optimising value for its clients, through flexible mining solutions.

Work at Caval Ridge will start in 2017.