Project Manager (Metal Mines)

Mining Remediation Authority; Mansfield; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Pension

Annual leave 27.5 days

Wellbeing support

Learning & development

Job summary

Mining Remediation Authority in the United Kingdom is seeking a Project Manager to lead the Water and Abandoned Metal Mines programme, delivering mine water treatment and environmental remediation projects across England, Wales and Scotland.

You will lead from concept through design and construction, manage budgets, risks and governance, and work with multidisciplinary teams, consultants and delivery partners to secure consents and funding for impactful environmental projects.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing projects from planning through to delivery.
• Strong budget, programme and risk management expertise.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience managing consultants and contractors.
• The ability to collaborate across teams and influence a wide range of stakeholders.
• A proactive, organised and solutions-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from concept through design and construction to successful completion.
• Manage budgets, programmes, risks and project governance to ensure successful delivery.
• Work with multidisciplinary teams to develop innovative solutions for environmental challenges.
• Manage consultants, contractors and delivery partners to achieve project objectives.
• Build relationships with regulators, landowners, local communities and other stakeholders.
• Secure consents, permissions and approvals; develop business cases and investment proposals.

Skills

Project management

Budget management

Stakeholder management

Contract management

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Job description

About You

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

We're looking for a confident and motivated Project Manager who enjoys solving complex problems, building strong relationships and delivering successful outcomes. You'll thrive in a collaborative environment, working with technical experts, scientists and engineers to develop innovative solutions to environmental challenges.

You'll bring:

• Proven experience managing projects from planning through to delivery.


• Strong budget, programme and risk management expertise.


• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.


• Experience managing consultants and contractors.


• The ability to collaborate across teams and influence a wide range of stakeholders.


• A proactive, organised and solutions-focused approach.

We're particularly interested in candidates with experience in:

• Water treatment, wastewater, environmental or civil engineering projects.


• Developing solutions for environmental remediation programmes.


• Working in environmentally sensitive locations or sites with heritage considerations.


• Managing Design and Build contracts, particularly under NEC forms of contract.


• Refurbishment, upgrade or enhancement of existing operational assets.


• Navigating complex stakeholder environments involving regulators, communities and landowners.

About The Role

At the Mining Remediation Authority, we're delivering 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 (WAMM) programme, you'll take ownership of a diverse portfolio of projects, from developing new mine water treatment schemes through to refurbishing and improving existing assets.

This is an opportunity to lead projects that make a visible and lasting difference to the environment while working alongside passionate technical experts, scientists and engineers. Every project you deliver will contribute to cleaner waterways, healthier ecosystems and a more sustainable future.

You'll be:

• Leading projects from concept through design and construction to successful completion.


• Managing budgets, programmes, risks and project governance to ensure successful delivery.


• Working with multidisciplinary teams to develop innovative solutions for complex environmental challenges.


• Managing consultants, contractors and delivery partners to achieve project objectives.


• Building strong relationships with regulators, landowners, local communities and other stakeholders.


• Securing the consents, permissions and approvals needed to bring projects to life.


• Developing business cases and investment proposals to secure funding and support decision‑making.

No two projects are the same, and you'll have the opportunity to work on schemes across England, Wales and Scotland that deliver tangible environmental improvements.

This is more than a project management role. You'll join a friendly and supportive team delivering nationally significant environmental projects that combine engineering innovation, environmental improvement and public benefit.

If you're looking for a role where you can combine technical challenge with genuine environmental impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Role location:

Hybrid working (on average 2 days working out of our Mansfield office)

Schedule:

Application closing date: 18th October 2026

Sifting date: 20th October 2026

Interviews: w/c 27th 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 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


• 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.

We’re here to support you. If you need any adjustments as part of the recruitment process, please contact us at [e-mail] or call 01623 637000 we’re here to support you.