Mining Remediation Authority
Project Manager - Metal Mines (DEFRA)
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About You
Do you want to be part of a growing programme to prevent and reverse environmental impacts from historic mining operations?
Can you help us deliver exciting new water treatment projects, taking them from concept through to construction completion?
Do you want the opportunity to progress in a friendly motivated team delivering exciting projects that protect the water environment across the UK?
You’ll have
- Experience of project management
- Experience of managing consultants and contractors (preferably through the NEC suite of contracts).
- Excellent budget, programme & risk management skills
- Highly developed communication, interpersonal skills and self-motivation
- The ability to work with other teams to deliver projects
- Liaison, negotiation and presentation skills
We are particularly interested in hearing from people with some or all of the following:
- Experience of working in the water and waste water treatment or environmental sectors
- Experience of identifying and developing solutions for constrained and complex water remediation projects
- Experience of developing and delivering refurbishment of existing assets
About The Role
At the Mining Remediation Authority the Environment Department is responsible for addressing the issues of water pollution from abandoned coal and metal mines across Britain by developing new schemes and supporting the operation of over 75 existing mine water treatment schemes. There are three main delivery programmes covering sites spread across the former coal and metal mining areas in England, Wales and Scotland.
We are recruiting to fill a permanent, full-time Project Manager position on our Water and Abandoned Metal Mines (WAMM) programme. Each role is responsible for day to day delivery of projects which may include new water treatment schemes and refurbishments of our existing schemes.
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You’ll be:
- Joining the Projects team and helping to manage a portfolio of varied projects to remediate contaminated water from historic metal mines through the development of new schemes as well as the refurbishment of existing assets.
- Typically leading and managing a number of projects, being responsible for delivering to agreed budgets and milestones.
- Working closely with our technical, operations, innovations and R&D teams to find the best solutions and maximise commercial opportunities for each scheme.
- Preparing project investment papers to obtain funding.
- Managing stakeholders and statutory bodies to obtain consents & permissions.
We don’t expect candidates to meet every single desired qualification or attribute. If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you!
To find out more about the role, take a look at the job description.
Role location
Hybrid working (on average 2 days working out of our Mansfield office)
Schedule
- Application closing date: 9th August 2026
- Sifting date: 10th August 2026
- Interviews: w/c 17th August 2026 (If you are unavailable on these interview dates, please make us aware and we will look at alternative dates)
Security
Successful candidates must pass basic security checks and will be subject to UK Immigration requirements.
About Mining Remediation Authority
Why join us?
- Make a real difference with flexibility, long-term security and support for life outside work.
- At the Mining Remediation Authority, you’ll do meaningful work that improves people’s lives and protects the environment, while building a sustainable and balanced career.
Flexibility that fits your life – hybrid working and flexibility in how you manage your time
Financial security for your future – including a pension with up to 29% employer contribution
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Time to recharge – 27.5 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, with options to flex more days
Support through life’s big moments – generous family leave and flexibility when you need it most
Opportunities to grow – funded learning, development and professional subscriptions
Wellbeing support you can use every day – including a monthly wellbeing allowance, confidential support and practical health benefits
Find out more about our full range of benefits and what it’s like to work with us [here](Life page).
About us
At the Mining Remediation Authority, we make a real difference to people and places across Great Britain. From managing mining hazards to protecting the environment, our work keeps communities safe. We’re also playing an exciting role in the future of energy, helping to unlock mine water heat as a sustainable source to support the UK’s net zero ambitions. Our people are knowledgeable, collaborative and committed to doing the right thing for each other and for the communities we serve.
Why this matters
You’ll be joining an organisation that’s proud of the impact we make. We’re supportive, inclusive and genuinely care about delivering the right outcomes for communities across England, Scotland and Wales. Discover more about our work in our Business Plan.
Inclusion matters to us
We’re committed to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve, and we welcome applications from everyone.
We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants and those from minority ethnic backgrounds who meet the minimum criteria.
If you need any adjustments as part of the recruitment process, please contact us at Recruitment@MiningRemediation.gov.uk or call 01623 637000 we’re here to support you.
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