Project Manager (Wales)

TheCoalAuthority; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A national environmental authority is seeking a skilled Project Manager to lead the delivery of important projects aimed at addressing the impacts of metal mining on the environment in Wales. In this role, you will manage the Wales Metal Mines Programme, working collaboratively with a range of stakeholders to implement pollution mitigation strategies. This position offers flexible working arrangements and is intended for candidates with strong project management skills and a passion for environmental remediation.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Supportive work environment

Commitment to equality and diversity

Qualifications

• Strong project management skills with experience in managing complex projects.
• Ability to engage and collaborate with a range of stakeholders.
• Experience in environmental remediation or related fields is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead the delivery of complex and strategically important projects.
• Develop and deliver plans for pollution mitigation and environmental improvement.
• Work collaboratively with stakeholders to implement remediation strategies.

Job description

About You

Are you a project manager or project lead and do you want to play a key role in protecting the water environment in Wales, from the legacy of metal mining?

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We are looking for someone to manage and lead the delivery of often complex, strategically important projects needed to address these impacts, which will include the assessment, development and delivery of intervention strategies (including minewater remediation schemes).

About The Role

You will be working as a Project Manager on the Wales Metal Mines Programme (the Programme) in Wales, which is just one of our key strategic partnership programme related to legacy mining and mine water remediation.

The Programme is responsible for the development and delivery of plans for pollution mitigation and environmental improvement projects, across the portfolio of abandoned metal mine sites in Wales. This is a collaborative role that brings together a range of stakeholders and partners focussed on delivery of change that will improve the lives and environment in former metal mining communities in Wales.

The Programme includes a variety of remedial interventions including surface water and spoil heap management, and both passive and active mine water treatment schemes, often trialling and implementing novel and emerging technologies.

There are 1,300 abandoned metal mines in Wales, polluting more than 700km of river reaches. Remediating these legacy mines and mitigating the long term impact they have requires a substantial programme of works.

The Welsh Government are supporting Natural Resources Wales (NRW) and the Mining Remediation Authority in the delivery of a sustainable multi-million pound national programme, to:

• reduce the pollution of land and rivers from metal mines in Wales
• mitigate the hazards and risks from metal mines
• protect and improve the condition and resilience of ecosystems
• promote and enhance health and well-being
• celebrate and promote the heritage and amenity of Welsh metal mines
• support local communities and stakeholders

Role Location

Wales (Home based)

Schedule and Application Closing Date

• Application closing date: 18th January 2026
• Sifting date: 19th January 2026
• Interviews: w / c 26th January 2026

Security and Immigration

Successful candidates must pass basic security checks and will be subject to UK Immigration requirements.

Working with Us

We offer different ways to work flexibly, and the following types of flexibility are usually possible: job share, flexible hours, working from home for part of the week and compressed hours. Please feel free to talk about what flexibility means to you at your interview.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

We’re 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 we actively promote equality of opportunity throughout our recruitment process.

As part of our commitment to inclusive recruitment, we offer a guaranteed interview to applicants who meet the minimum selection criteria and identify as disabled or from a minority ethnic background, this aligns with our values.

We recruit based on your skills, experience and potential not your ethnicity, background, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. To help ensure fairness, we anonymise applications by asking you to remove personally identifiable information before they are reviewed by hiring managers. This helps us reduce unconscious bias and focus solely on what matters, your ability to succeed in the role.

If you require reasonable adjustments or an alternative format to apply, please contact us at [e-mail] or call us on 01623 637000. We are happy to support you through the process.