Assistant Geotechnical Asset Manager - until end

About You

Do you have a passion for geotechnical engineering and ensuring the safety of disused colliery tips to protect the safety of the general public and the environment?

Would you enjoy carrying out a key ‘on the ground’ role with the inspection and management of disused colliery tip sites, assessing safety issues, stability, drainage and geotechnical aspects?

Do you enjoy working outdoors, in varying locations, managing your own projects and working as part of a close knit team? If so, read on…

We are looking for two people to join our Tips Team in South Wales.

Our tips response team manages sites in England, Scotland and Wales, undertaking inspections, maintenance and management of sites within the ownership of the Mining Remediation Authority. We also provide tip inspection services to third parties in the UK, and since 2020 have been a key partner with Welsh Government, Natural Resources Wales and Welsh Local Authorities, assisting with the implementation of a programme of safety inspections to all disused coal tips in Wales.

We are looking for enthusiastic individuals who enjoy working outdoors in challenging environments and have a passion for public safety and an ambition to develop their geotechnical and civil engineering skills.

• Carrying out a key ‘on the ground’ role in the inspection and management of disused colliery tip sites; assessing safety issues, stability, drainage and geotechnical aspects.
• Compiling reports and specifying remedial and maintenance works.
• Supervising contractors and consultants and liaising with statutory bodies and stakeholders to ensure the safety of disused colliery tips in Wales.
• Supporting colleagues in delivering projects throughout the South Wales region whilst maintaining the flexibility to work across the UK coalfield.
• Developing your knowledge and skills through work‑based training and development to become an expert in your field.

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!

Role location:
South Wales.

Final date to receive applications: 25th January 2025.

Sifting date: week commencing 26th January 2025.

Interviews: week commencing 2nd February 2025. (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.

We are a dedicated team committed to safeguarding the public and the environment in former mining sites, responding to coal mining hazards and preventing mine water pollution. We contribute to the development of a new sustainable source of renewable energy for the UK by harnessing energy from mine water heat, helping the UK meet net‑zero emissions by 2050. We value inclusivity, trust and progressiveness in everything we do.

• A cutting‑edge pension scheme with an employer contribution of 28.97 %.
• Values‑based recognition scheme celebrating your contributions.
• Flexibility in working patterns, including full‑time, part‑time or compressed hours.
• Generous holiday allowance of 27.5 days annually, plus the flexibility to add 6 extra days and 8 public holidays.
• Comprehensive parental leave policy: 26 weeks of full pay (subject to eligibility).
• Support to advance professional qualifications with payment for one annual professional subscription.
• Free, confidential Employee Assistance Programme and an annual health check.
• £15 monthly toward well‑being activities and exclusive employee discounts.
• On‑site free parking and complimentary tea, coffee and soft drinks at our Mansfield office.

• We offer a variety of flexible working arrangements, including job share, flexible hours, working from home part of the week and compressed hours.
• Please discuss what flexibility means to you at your interview.
• We believe that work‑life balance is incredibly important.

As part of our commitment to increasing the diversity of our workforce, we provide a guaranteed interview to applicants who meet the minimum selection criteria and who are disabled or from a minority ethnic community.

We want to recruit you based on your skills and experience, not the colour of your skin, where you come from or who you share your life with. Whatever your background, you can carry out your role effectively. We will remove all personal data before the hiring manager reviews your details. If you are successful and join us, you can be confident that this is because we trust you will be successful and make a difference.

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