Construction Health, Safety, Wellbeing and Environment Advisor

Job summary

As Construction Health, Safety, Wellbeing and Environment Adviser for our Metal Mines programmes, you will use your construction safety expertise to make a visible difference on pollution remediation and environmental improvement projects at abandoned mine sites across Wales and England. The work includes surface-water and spoil-heap management, mine-water treatment and innovative remediation technologies, helping the Mining Remediation Authority and its clients deliver safer, well-managed projects in complex environments.

This is an opportunity to combine technical expertise with constructive influence. You will build trusted relationships with project teams, contractors, the Environment Agency, Natural Resources Wales and an extensive supply chain, providing practical advice from design through to delivery. The role offers autonomy, regular contact with meaningful site-based work, and the support of an experienced central team.

Candidates who enjoy solving problems collaboratively, influencing decisions and helping people turn technical requirements into practical, safer ways of working may find this a rewarding role. You do not need metal mining experience, and transferable experience from other complex construction environments is welcomed.

Job description

In this role you will:

• Act as the dedicated Health, Safety, Wellbeing and Environment Adviser for the Metal Mines programmes, supporting projects across Wales and England.
• Support the Mining Remediation Authority and its clients to meet their duties under CDM 2015, including the Principal Designer role.
• Provide practical health, safety, wellbeing and environmental advice at design reviews, pre-start meetings and progress meetings.
• Review project plans and risk controls, and carry out site visits, inspections and audits.
• Work with project teams, contractors, the Environment Agency, Natural Resources Wales and the supply chain to identify risks early and solve problems collaboratively.
• 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.
• Influence behaviour and decisions on live projects, embedding wellbeing alongside safety and compliance.
• Stay connected to the work through regular visits to rural and remote sites, typically up to eight visits a month, with some planned overnight stays.
• Attend the Mansfield head office approximately once a month as part of hybrid working arrangements.

Person specification

You will bring:

• NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent.
• Hands-on construction experience.
• Practical knowledge of CDM 2015 and design-risk principles.
• Ability to build trust, influence decisions and challenge contractors and project teams constructively.
• Sound judgement and the confidence to work independently.
• Resolve to act when standards fall short.
• Collaborative approach that keeps people’s wellbeing at the heart of safety and compliance.
• Transferable experience from civil engineering, water, utilities, infrastructure, environmental remediation, ground engineering, highways, rail, quarrying or another complex construction environment.

Benefits

Alongside your salary of £39,346, Mining Remediation Authority contributes

£11,398 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.

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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 – Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%
• 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
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Selection process details

A recruitment process designed to help you show your potential

We're committed to making our recruitment process clear, fair and accessible for everyone.

• A fair assessment – applications will be reviewed against the essential criteria outlined in the person specification.
• An opportunity to demonstrate your skills – shortlisted candidates may be invited to complete technical assessments and interviews relevant to the role.
• Clear communication throughout – we'll keep candidates informed of progress and next steps at each stage of the process.
• Support when you need it – reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process to help candidates perform at their best.

Key Dates

We aim to keep candidates informed throughout the recruitment process. Our current timeline is:

• Application closing date: 4 October 2026
• Application sift: 5 October 2026
• Interviews: 6th - 9th October 2026 first round interview - through Teams and w/c 12th Oct 2026 second round interviews - in person

Need a different interview date?

If you're unable to attend on the scheduled interview dates, please let us know. We'll do our best to accommodate alternative arrangements where possible.

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Security

Successful candidates must undergo a basic (or equivalent) criminal record check.

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Nationality requirements

This job is broadly open to the following groups:

• UK nationals
• nationals of the Republic of Ireland
• nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
• individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
• Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service

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The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

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Contact point for applicants

Job contact :

• Name : Recruitment Team
• Email : Recruitment@MiningRemediation.gov.uk
• Telephone : 03457626848

Recruitment team

• Email : Recruitment@MiningRemediation.gov.uk

Further information

• https://www.miningremediation.co.uk/careers/
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