As Head of Project Delivery (Coal), you’ll have significant ownership of one of the Mining Remediation Authority’s largest capital programmes, leading an established and highly capable team of project and programme professionals.

Alongside ensuring successful delivery, you’ll help shape the programme’s future direction. You’ll strengthen relationships across the organisation, build a sustainable pipeline of future work and influence how we deliver long-term environmental and community value.

Working with senior colleagues across Operations, Technical, Engineering, Planning and Environmental teams, you’ll provide the leadership, governance and strategic oversight needed to deliver a diverse and complex portfolio safely and effectively.

In this influential role, you will:

This is an opportunity to lead at scale, influence strategic decisions and shape a programme with clear national, environmental and community impact.

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

Schedule:

Application closing date:18th October 2026

Sifting date: w/c 19th October

Interviews: w/c26th October

(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.

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.

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