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 manage 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 with 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!

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

Role location:
South Wales

Final date to receive applications: 25th January 2025

Sifting date: w/c 26th January 2025

Interviews: w/c 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.

• A cutting-edge pension scheme with an impressive employer contribution rate of 28.97%.
• Experience our values-based recognition scheme that celebrates your contributions.
• Flexibility in working patterns, whether it's full-time, part-time, or compressed hours.
• Embrace flexible working arrangements tailored to your needs.
• Enjoy a generous holiday allowance of 27.5 days annually, plus the flexibility to add 6 extra days to that, alongside 8 public holidays.
• Benefit from a comprehensive parental leave policy with 26 weeks of full pay (subject to eligibility).
• Get support to further your professional qualifications and payment for one annual professional subscription.
• Access a free, confidential Employee Assistance Programme to support your well-being.
• Unlock exclusive employee discounts
• Ensure your well-being with an annual health check and receive £15 monthly towards well-being activities.
• Enjoy the convenience of on-site free parking, along with complimentary tea, coffee, and soft drinks at our Mansfield office.

We offer different ways to work flexibly, and the following types of flexibility are usually possible: job share, flexible hours, working from home for part of the week and compressed hours. Please feel free to talk about what flexibility means to you at your interview. With a genuine commitment to flexible working, we believe that work life balance is incredibly important.

Here at the Mining Remediation Authority, we really are a great team to work with. We’re united in our passion and…