Project Manager (Metal Mines)

The Coal Authority; Mansfield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Mining Remediation Authority is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead our Water and Abandoned Metal Mines programme in Mansfield. You will oversee projects from development through delivery, coordinating with technical specialists, regulators and contractors to bring complex environmental projects to life.

Ideal candidates have strong budget, programme and risk management skills and a background in environmental, water, wastewater or civil engineering projects.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading environmental projects from development to delivery.
• Strong budget, programme and risk management skills.
• Experience with stakeholders including regulators, contractors and communities.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from development through to delivery.
• Collaborate with technical specialists, regulators and contractors.
• Manage budgets, schedules and risk across project lifecycles.

Skills

Project management

Budget management

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Civil engineering

Job description

Job Highlights

• Location: Mansfield, England
• Rate: £46,983
• Type: Permanent

Project Manager (Metal Mines)

At the Mining Remediation Authority, we're tackling the environmental impact of historic coal and metal mining by delivering innovative water treatment and remediation projects across Britain.

We're looking for an experienced Project Manager to join our Water and Abandoned Metal Mines programme, leading projects that improve water quality, protect ecosystems and create lasting environmental benefits for communities.

You’ll manage projects from development through to delivery, working with technical specialists, contractors, regulators and stakeholders to bring complex environmental schemes to life.

From developing new mine water treatment schemes to refurbishing existing assets, you’ll play a key role in delivering projects that make a visible difference to the environment.

We're interested in candidates with project management experience, strong budget, programme and risk management skills, and the ability to build effective relationships across a wide range of stakeholders.

Experience within environmental, water, wastewater or civil engineering projects would be particularly valuable.

If you’re looking for a role that combines project leadership, technical challenge and genuine environmental impact, we’d love to hear from you.

Job Details

• Start Date: 02/10/2026
• Rate: £46,983
• Location: Mansfield, England
• Type: Permanent
• Industry: Public Sector