Construction Health, Safety, Wellbeing and Environment Advisor

You’ll be the Health, Safety, Wellbeing and Environment Adviser for our Metal Mines programmes, supporting pollution remediation and environmental improvement projects at abandoned mine sites across Wales and England. The work ranges from surface-water and spoil-heap management to mine-water treatment and innovative remediation technologies.

Working with the Environment Agency, Natural Resources Wales and an extensive supply chain, you’ll provide practical advice throughout the project lifecycle. You’ll help teams identify risks early, solve problems collaboratively and maintain high standards across complex projects and sites.

What you’ll do

• support the Mining Remediation Authority and its clients to meet their duties under CDM 2015, including the Principal Designer role
• provide practical advice at design reviews, pre-start and progress meetings
• review project plans and risk controls, and carry out site visits, inspections and audits
• challenge constructively where standards fall short and work with teams to put things right
• support incident investigations and complete RIDDOR reports where required
• use learning from projects and incidents to improve HSW policies, procedures and practice

Why this role is different

This role goes beyond monitoring compliance. You’ll work alongside project teams to turn technical requirements into practical, safer ways of working.  You will:

• influence behaviour and decisions on live projects
• embed wellbeing alongside safety
• build trust and work with people to achieve the right outcomes—not simply enforce rules
• join a supportive, proactive specialist team that takes pride in the difference it makes

If you meet the essential qualification and construction-experience requirements but not every other point, we’d still encourage you to apply and show us the value you could bring.

To find out more about the role, take a look at the job description.

Role location: Hybrid working (as well as site visits there will be a requirement to attend our Mansfield head office - approximately once a month)

Application closing date: 4th October 2026

Sifting date: 5th October 2026

Interviews: 6th - 9th October 2026 first round interview - through Teams

w/c 12^th Oct 2026 second round interviews - in person

(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.

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.