Project Manager

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We are working throuh the PSR framework with a leading public sector body to find an experienced engineering-focused Project Manager to manage a portfolio of coal-mining-related public safety, hazard investigation, subsidence and remediation projects across North East England.

Role overview

Working within the Public Safety and Subsidence function, the Project Manager will coordinate technical investigations, oversee contractors and specialist consultants, manage NEC contractual arrangements and ensure that site activities are delivered safely, effectively and economically.

This is a hands-on operational engineering project management position, requiring substantial field involvement and the flexibility to respond to emerging incidents across former coal-mining areas.

Key responsibilities

• Manage and progress a portfolio of mining-related hazard, investigation and subsidence projects, ensuring priorities, resources and delivery commitments are effectively controlled.
• Develop and implement project plans, priorities, schedules, budgets and risk management arrangements.
• Commission and oversee technical investigations to assess mining-related hazards and potential liability.
• Manage contractors and consultants undertaking engineering investigations, research, construction and remediation.
• Produce, administer and manage documentation under NEC3/NEC4 contracts, particularly the NEC4 suite.
• Coordinate inspections of former mining sites, tips, properties, subsidence locations and other sites presenting potential public safety hazards.
• Support field activities, including technical inspections, monitoring and sampling where required.
• Ensure compliance with relevant health, safety, environmental and statutory obligations.
• Undertake Designer responsibilities under applicable Construction (Design and Management) Regulations where assigned and appropriately competent.
• Maintain effective relationships with contractors, consultants, local stakeholders and members of the public.
• Respond appropriately to live public enquiries and support emergency hazard response arrangements during working hours.
• Compile technical evidence and documentation in support of claims, liability assessments and potential legal proceedings.
• Maintain accurate project records, reporting, financial information and assurance documentation.
• Identify opportunities to improve operational processes, delivery performance and value for money.

Essential experience and skills

Engineering and technical background

Contract and contractor management

Health, safety and operational delivery

Project management and stakeholder engagement

Practical requirements

• Relevant technical experience in civil engineering, structural engineering, geotechnical engineering, mining engineering, geology, surveying or closely related disciplines.
• Experience delivering engineering, infrastructure, construction, site investigation or remediation projects.
• Understanding of operational engineering environments and field-based project delivery.
• Demonstrable experience managing engineering contractors, consultants and specialist suppliers.
• Practical working experience of NEC3 and/or NEC4 contracts.
• Ability to coordinate multiple work packages, manage contract performance and maintain appropriate project documentation.
• Working knowledge of construction health, safety and environmental requirements.
• Understanding of construction risk, CDM obligations and safe site operations.
• Ability to coordinate investigations, site inspections and remedial works.
• Strong planning, organisation, prioritisation and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and respond flexibly to emerging operational incidents.
• Excellent interpersonal communication, stakeholder engagement and customer-facing skills.
• Experience of Microsoft Office and standard project reporting.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Able to travel regularly across Durham, Washington, Sunderland and the surrounding North East coalfield areas.
• Comfortable undertaking approximately 75% travel for operational site activity.
• Able to work flexibly in response to incidents during working hours.
• Able to complete BPSS screening.
• Available for a short-term, inside-IR35 engagement.

Desirable experience

• Direct experience of coal mining, legacy mining infrastructure, mining hazards or subsidence claims.
• Previous responsibility for ground investigation, engineering remediation or public safety investigations.
• Knowledge of subsidence legislation, mining-related liability and interpretation of mining records.
• Experience managing infrastructure or environmental hazards in regulated public-sector settings.
• Experience discharging CDM Designer responsibilities.
• Relevant HND, degree, professional accreditation or membership in civil, structural, geotechnical, mining engineering, geology or surveying.
• Relevant practical experience may be accepted without formal professional qualifications.

Working arrangements

The role is based from home with frequent travel to engineering and investigation sites. Field activity is expected to account for approximately 75% of the working week.

The ideal candidate will live within, or have easy access to, the Durham–Washington–Sunderland former coalfield corridor.

A vehicle will be provided, subject to confirmation of arrangements.

The consultant must be able to respond flexibly to newly reported incidents and operational requirements during working hours.