Head of Project Delivery

As Head of Project Delivery, you will lead one of the Mining Remediation Authority’s largest capital investment programmes, taking ownership of a £20m to £30m annual portfolio of nationally significant environmental projects. The role is responsible for ensuring the successful delivery of projects that improve water quality, protect communities and create lasting environmental benefits across the UK.

This is a strategic leadership opportunity for an accomplished programme leader who can combine strong delivery expertise with the ability to shape future direction. Leading an established and highly capable team of project and programme professionals, you will provide the leadership, governance and oversight needed to deliver a diverse and complex portfolio safely and effectively. You will work closely with senior colleagues across Operations, Technical, Engineering, Planning and Environmental teams to drive delivery, strengthen organisational relationships and support long-term programme development.

The role offers significant influence across the organisation, including responsibility for programme performance, governance, risk, budgets and stakeholder relationships. You will help shape future delivery capability, build a sustainable pipeline of work and contribute to the leadership and future direction of the Environment Directorate.

This opportunity will suit candidates with experience of leading complex capital programmes or portfolios in environments such as infrastructure, water, utilities, highways, environmental delivery, construction or other large-scale programme settings. Mining experience is not essential. What matters is the ability to lead people, shape strategy and deliver major programmes successfully while creating positive outcomes for communities and the environment.

As Head of Project Delivery, you will:

• Set the strategic direction for the Coal Project Delivery programme.
• Lead, develop and empower a team of project and programme professionals.
• Take ownership of performance across a £20m to £30m annual capital programme.
• Provide assurance and oversight across budgets, governance, risk and delivery.
• Build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders, customers and delivery partners.
• Strengthen the long-term programme pipeline and future delivery capability.
• Champion innovation, continuous improvement and delivery excellence.
• Play a key role in the leadership and future direction of the Environment Directorate.
• Provide the leadership, governance and strategic oversight required to deliver a diverse and complex portfolio safely and effectively.
• Work collaboratively with senior colleagues across Operations, Technical, Engineering, Planning and Environmental teams to support programme delivery and future development.

This job is broadly open to the following groups:

• UK nationals
• nationals of the Republic of Ireland
• nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
• individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
• Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service

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A recruitment process designed to help you show your potential

We're committed to making our recruitment process clear, fair and accessible for everyone.

• A fair assessment – applications will be reviewed against the essential criteria outlined in the person specification.
• An opportunity to demonstrate your skills – shortlisted candidates may be invited to complete technical assessments and interviews relevant to the role.
• Clear communication throughout – we'll keep candidates informed of progress and next steps at each stage of the process.
• Support when you need it – reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process to help candidates perform at their best.

Key Dates

We aim to keep candidates informed throughout the recruitment process. Our current timeline is:

• Application closing date: 18 October 2026
• Application sift: Week commencing 19 October 2026
• Interviews: Week commencing 26 October 2026

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