Principal Construction HSW and Environment Manager
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About You
Do you want to be at the forefront of making mining areas safer and more sustainable for communities and the environment?
Could you guide a team where your ideas and leadership drive real change, supported by an organisation that values innovation and continuous improvement?
Do you want to join a workplace that celebrates diverse perspectives, welcomes neurodiverse talent, and empowers everyone to thrive?
* Enjoys seeing the bigger picture and understands how your work supports wider organisational goals.
* Values clear communication, collaboration, and continuous learning.
* Brings relevant experience in operational management; for example mining, construction, civil engineering, or related fields, with a strong focus on health, safety, and environmental management.
* Is motivated by making effective decisions, leading with conviction, and building capability for all.
* Thrives in environments that encourage innovation, adaptability, and personal development.
* Appreciates flexible working and is comfortable in activity-based, site-focused roles.
* Holds relevant qualifications (such as NEBOSH or equivalent), and is keen to keep learning and growing.
We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and neurotypes. If you need adjustments to the recruitment process, just let us know – we’re here to support you.
Role
As Principal Construction HSW and Environment Manager, you will:
* Lead and manage a small team of Construction HSWE Advisors, supporting the delivery of MRA’s mission and business plan objectives.
* Review and develop construction-related elements of our HSW management system, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and best practice.
* Provide strategic leadership, represent the department at executive meetings, and support contract managers across multiple projects.
* Champion health, safety, and environmental standards, stopping works where risks arise and driving continual improvement.
* Monitor performance, support personal development, and foster a culture of accountability and excellence.
* Build positive stakeholder relationships and contribute to research, development, and innovation across the organisation.
Join us in making a better future for people and the environment in mining areas.
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!
To find out more about the role, take a look at the job description.
Role location: Hybrid working (on average 2 days working out of our Mansfield office).
Schedule: Application closing date: 30th November 2025; Sifting date: 1st December 2025; Interviews: w/c 8th December 2025. If you are unavailable on these interview dates, please let us know and we will consider alternative dates.
Security: Successful candidates must pass basic security checks and will be subject to UK Immigration requirements.
About Mining Remediation Authority
Our benefits:
* A cutting-edge pension scheme with an employer contribution rate of approximately 28.97%.
* Recognition scheme that celebrates your contributions.
* Flexibility in working patterns (full-time, part-time, or compressed hours).
* Flexible working arrangements tailored to your needs.
* Generous holiday allowance of 27.5 days annually, plus 6 extra days, plus 8 public holidays.
* Parental leave policy with 26 weeks of full pay (subject to eligibility).
* Support to further professional qualifications and payment for one annual professional subscription.
* Access to a free, confidential Employee Assistance Programme.
* Exclusive employee discounts.
* Annual health check and £15 monthly towards well-being activities.
* On-site free parking and complimentary tea, coffee, and soft drinks at our Mansfield office.
Working with us
We offer different ways to work flexibly. Flexibility typically includes job share, flexible hours, remote work part of the week, and compressed hours. Please discuss what flexibility means to you at interview. We are genuinely committed to flexible working and work-life balance.
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.
We recruit based on your skills, experience and potential, not on ethnicity, background, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. We anonymise applications to reduce unconscious bias.
If you require reasonable adjustments or an alternative format to apply, please contact us at Recruitment@MiningRemediation.gov.uk or call 01623 637000. We are happy to support you through the process.
Seniority level
* Not Applicable
Employment type
* Full-time
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* Public Relations
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* Public Safety
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