Overview
Join to apply for the Principal Civil Engineer role at Mining Remediation Authority.
Responsibilities
* Manage and undertake the design of mining remediation schemes, civil, structural, environmental and / or river engineering works.
* Lead a team and the design of engineering solutions for environmental interventions, primarily for historic metal mine sites across Wales; role may also include designing solutions for ground instability and subsidence throughout the UK.
* Contribute to the ongoing chartered professional development and training within the Engineering team.
* Apply civil engineering skills and experience to resolve the impacts of historic mining.
Qualifications
* Degree level qualification in Civil Engineering.
* Enquiring mind with a desire to use skills to make a difference.
* A passion for solving unique engineering challenges and sustainability.
Role Details
Role location: Hybrid working (on average 2 days working out of Mansfield office) with an average of one site visit every two to four weeks and overnight stays, generally with flexibility to suit individual circumstances.
Security: Successful candidates must pass basic security checks and will be subject to UK Immigration requirements.
Schedule
Application closing date: 26 October 2025
Sifting date: 27 October 2025
Interviews: Week commencing 3 November 2025
(If you are unavailable on these interview dates, please provide alternative dates.)
Benefits
* Comprehensive pension scheme with employer contribution around 28.97%.
* Values-based recognition scheme recognising contributions.
* Flexible working patterns including full-time, part-time, or compressed hours.
* Generous holiday allowance: 27.5 days plus up to 6 additional days, plus 8 public holidays.
* Parental leave policy with 26 weeks of full pay (subject to eligibility).
* Support for professional qualifications and paid annual subscription.
* Free confidential Employee Assistance Programme for wellbeing.
* Exclusive employee discounts and annual health check with £15 monthly wellbeing allowance.
* On-site free parking and complimentary tea, coffee and soft drinks at Mansfield office.
Working With Us
We offer flexible work arrangements, including job share, flexible hours, part-week remote work, and compressed hours. We welcome discussions about what flexibility means to you at interview.
Equality, Diversity And Inclusion
We provide a guaranteed interview to applicants who meet minimum criteria and are disabled or from a minority ethnic community. Applications are reviewed with personal data removed; we value skills and experience to perform the role effectively. If you require an alternative application form or reasonable adjustments, contact Recruitment@MiningRemediation.gov.uk or 01623 637000.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Engineering and Information Technology
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