Principal Project Manager

Mining Remediation Authority; Mansfield; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium pension scheme

Flexible working patterns

Generous holiday allowance

Professional development support

Employee Assistance Programme

Professional development support

Employee assistance programme

Discounts

Health check

On-site parking

Job summary

A national environmental organization is searching for a Principal Project Manager to direct safety-critical initiatives across the UK. This position involves leading multi-site teams, managing projects under NEC4 contracts, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Ideal candidates will have experience in construction or engineering, strong leadership abilities, and effective communication skills. The role offers a hybrid working model with excellent benefits including a premium pension, generous holiday time, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience leading complex construction or engineering projects.
• Ability to coach and motivate teams for optimal performance.
• Familiarity with NEC4 contracts and public-sector procurement preferred.
• Strong ability to translate complex information into actionable guidance for residents and partners.
• Proven collaboration with internal teams, partners and suppliers to ensure safe, compliant outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational teams and manage multi-site projects.
• Ensure project compliance and value for money.
• Act as a key point of contact for stakeholders.
• Manage a varied portfolio, prioritising, balancing demands and proactively managing risk.
• Apply construction or geotechnical experience; mining experience is welcome but not essential.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Risk management

Collaboration

NEC4 contracts

Public sector procurement

Health & safety

Subsidence legislation

Travel ability

Job description

Principal Project Manager

Mining Remediation Authority is looking for a Principal Project Manager to lead safety‑critical national projects that protect communities and the environment across Scotland, England and Wales. The successful candidate will inspire a multi‑site team, manage high‑impact projects under NEC4 contracts, and champion compliance, assurance and value for money.

About You

• Leadership that lifts others: You coach, set clear expectations, and create psychological safety so people can deliver at their best.
• Portfolio delivery at scale: You have led complex construction/engineering projects or programmes, balancing time, cost and quality while maintaining risk, assurance and audit readiness.
• Calm in the moment: You prioritise and decide in an emergency‑response context, keeping colleagues, customers and communities at the centre.
• Clear communication: You translate complex information so it’s actionable for residents, partners and colleagues.
• Collaborative trust builder: You work well with internal teams, local partners and suppliers to achieve safe, compliant, value‑for‑money outcomes.
• Nice to have: Familiarity with NEC4 contracts, public‑sector procurement, health & safety legislation, and coal mining subsidence legislation.
• Mobility: Able to travel for meetings and site visits across Scotland, England and Wales, including overnight stays.

In This Role, You Will

• Lead and inspire operational teams and project managers, fostering a collaborative and supportive culture.
• Administer projects under NEC4 contracts, ensuring compliance, value for money, and robust governance.
• Champion a positive and responsive customer experience, acting as a trusted point of contact for residents, partners, and stakeholders.
• Manage a varied portfolio, prioritising effectively, balancing competing demands, and proactively managing risk.
• Apply construction, engineering or geotechnical experience (mining experience welcome but not essential).

We welcome different ways of thinking. If you’re unsure whether you meet every point, please apply—skills can be developed and we value transferable experience.

Role Details

Location: Hybrid (average 1 day per week at Mansfield office)
Schedule: Full‑time
Application closing date: 4th January 2026
Sifting date: w/c 5th January 2026
Interviews: w/c 12th January 2026 (alternative dates available upon request)
Security: Basic checks and UK Immigration requirements required.

Benefits

• Premium pension scheme with an employer contribution of ~28.97%
• Values‑based recognition scheme
• Flexible working patterns: full‑time, part‑time or compressed hours
• Generous holiday allowance: 27.5 days + 6 extra + 8 public holidays
• Parental leave policy: 26 weeks full pay (subject to eligibility)
• Professional development support and annual subscription reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Programme (confidential)
• Exclusive employee discounts
• Annual health check and £15/month towards well‑being activities
• On‑site free parking, tea, coffee and soft drinks

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

We are proud to be an inclusive employer and are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and identities and actively promote equality of opportunity throughout our recruitment process. We offer guaranteed interviews for applicants who meet the minimum selection criteria and identify as disabled or from a minority ethnic background. To help ensure fairness, we anonymise applications by removing personally identifiable information before they are reviewed by hiring managers.

Contact for reasonable adjustments or alternative formats: [e-mail] or 01623 637000.