Project Manager (Metal Mines)

Do you want to lead projects that deliver real environmental change?

The Mining Remediation Authority delivers innovative water treatment and environmental remediation projects that are transforming rivers, streams and landscapes affected by historic coal and metal mining.

As a Project Manager within our Water and Abandoned Metal Mines programme, you will take ownership of a diverse portfolio of projects. These will range from developing new mine water treatment schemes to refurbishing and improving existing operational assets.

You will lead projects from concept through design and construction to successful completion, working alongside technical experts, scientists and engineers to develop innovative solutions to complex environmental challenges. You will manage budgets, programmes, risks and project governance, as well as consultants, contractors and delivery partners.

The role involves building strong relationships with regulators, landowners, local communities and other stakeholders. You will secure the consents, permissions and approvals required to deliver projects and develop business cases and investment proposals to support decision-making and secure funding.

No two projects are the same. You will have the opportunity to work on schemes across England, Wales and Scotland that contribute to cleaner waterways, healthier ecosystems and a more sustainable future.

You will join a friendly and supportive team delivering nationally significant environmental projects that combine engineering innovation, environmental improvement and public benefit.

As Project Manager, you will:

• Lead projects from concept through design and construction to successful completion.
• Manage a portfolio of new mine water treatment schemes and the refurbishment or improvement of existing assets.
• Manage project budgets, programmes, risks and governance to support successful delivery.
• Work with multidisciplinary teams, including technical experts, scientists and engineers, to develop innovative solutions to complex environmental challenges.
• Manage consultants, contractors and delivery partners to achieve project objectives.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with regulators, landowners, local communities and other stakeholders.
• Secure the consents, permissions and approvals required to deliver projects.
• Develop business cases and investment proposals to secure funding and support decision-making.
• Deliver schemes across England, Wales and Scotland that provide tangible environmental improvements.

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

Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)

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: 20 October 2026
• Interviews: Week commencing 27 October 2026

Need a different interview date?

If you're unable to attend on the scheduled interview dates, please let us know. We'll do our best to accommodate alternative arrangements where possible.

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.