Mining Remediation Authority
Renewable Energy Specialist
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Help deliver the next generation of renewable energy projects
Imagine seeing the renewable energy projects you've helped design move from an idea on paper to a working asset delivering real environmental benefits.
As we expand renewable energy across our estate and work towards our net zero ambitions, we're looking for someone who can spot opportunities, solve complex challenges and help turn ideas into successful projects.
This is an opportunity to do more than design solar PV systems. You'll help identify opportunities, influence investment decisions and support projects through development, delivery and operation.
You may already be an experienced Solar PV Designer, Renewable Energy Engineer or Project Engineer, or perhaps you're ready to take the next step in your career. Either way, you'll bring practical solar PV experience and an understanding of what makes a project technically sound, commercially viable and deliverable in the real world.
You'll Be Comfortable
- Producing and reviewing ground-mounted solar PV designs
- Assessing technical, financial and operational feasibility
- Identifying site constraints and developing practical solutions
- Considering factors such as grid capacity, planning requirements, battery storage and project costs
- Explaining technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
You'll be curious, proactive and commercially aware, with a passion for finding solutions and making things happen. Most importantly, you'll be motivated by the opportunity to play a meaningful role in the transition to a lower-carbon future.
We know that great candidates don't always meet every requirement. If your experience is slightly different but you can demonstrate how you'll add value, we'd love to hear from you.
Turn opportunities into renewable energy projects
As our Renewable Energy Specialist, you'll help identify, develop and deliver renewable energy opportunities across a unique operational estate.
A significant part of your role will involve visiting Mine Water Treatment Scheme sites to understand how they operate, identify opportunities and constraints, and develop practical renewable energy solutions. Using this insight, you'll produce detailed solar PV designs and evaluate options, including battery storage where appropriate.
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This is far more than a design role. You'll help shape investment decisions by balancing technical performance with cost, risk, deliverability and wider environmental benefits. As your knowledge and experience grow, you'll develop business cases and present recommendations that help inform senior decision-making.
You'll also support the construction, operation and optimisation of our growing renewable energy portfolio. This includes working with contractors and service providers, reviewing asset performance and helping to ensure our renewable energy schemes deliver maximum value.
While the immediate focus is solar PV, the opportunity is much broader. Our estate has the potential to support battery storage, wind and hydro projects, giving you the chance to contribute to the future direction of renewable energy across the organisation.
This role would suit someone who enjoys combining engineering expertise, commercial thinking, site-based problem solving and project development. It's a rare opportunity to influence projects from concept through to operation while helping shape an ambitious and growing renewable energy programme.
For more information about the role, please refer to the attached job description.
Location:
Mansfield with hybrid working (typically 1-2 days per week in the office, plus regular site visits).
Schedule
- Application closing date: 4 October 2026
- Sifting date: w/c 5 October 2026
- Interviews: 21 and 22 October 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 Right to Work and Immigration requirements.
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.
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- 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
- 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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