Assistant Project Manager – Regional

About the Opportunity

Do you want to deliver projects that help protect the public from the hazards of past coal mining?

Are you looking for a role where you can support remediation and investigation works, and work closely with contractors, engineers and external stakeholders?

Would you like a varied role that combines desk-based work and site experience?

If so, read on…

You'll Likely

• Have an interest in public safety and making a real difference
• Be confident working with a range of people, from contractors to customers
• Enjoy getting out on site as well as working in an office environment
• Be organized and willing to learn how projects are delivered end-to-end
• Take a proactive approach and be happy getting stuck in

This is a great opportunity to develop your project management skills while working on meaningful, impactful work.

Responsibilities

Our Public Safety and Subsidence team play a vital role in protecting communities from the impact of past coal mining. We manage hazards and subsidence claims through investigation, treatment, and remediation helping to keep people and property safe.

As an Assistant Project Manager, you’ll support the delivery of this work from start to finish.

In This Role, You Will

• Support Project Managers to deliver remediation and investigation projects
• Carry out site inspections and assist with managing on-site works
• Help coordinate contractors, consultants, and engineers
• Support assessments of liability and project planning
• Work closely with customers and stakeholders throughout each stage

It’s a varied role where no two days are the same - combining site experience with project coordination and stakeholder engagement.

This role primarily covers the Yorkshire and North West regions, with occasional travel to support other areas.

Eligibility

We don’t expect candidates to meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you!

Benefits

Role location: Homeworker - Regional Coverage of Yorkshire and the North-west

Schedule

• Application closing date: 5th July 2026
• Sifting date: 6th July 2026
• Interviews: w/c 13th July 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 Company

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 organization 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.

If you need any adjustments as part of the recruitment process, please contact us at Recruitment@MiningRemediation.gov.uk or call 01623 637000 we’re here to support you.