Assistant Project Manager - Regional

About You

Do you want to deliver projects that help protect the public from the hazards of past coal mining?

Are you looking for a role where you can support remediation and investigation works, and work closely with contractors, engineers and external stakeholders?

Would you like a varied role that combines desk based work and site experience?

If so, read on…

We’re looking for someone who is motivated, curious and keen to build their career in project management.

You don’t need to have everything already but you do need to bring the right mindset.

You’ll likely:

• Have an interest in public safety and making a real difference
• Be confident working with a range of people, from contractors to customers
• Enjoy getting out on site as well as working in an office environment
• Be organised and willing to learn how projects are delivered end-to-end
• Take a proactive approach and be happy getting stuck in

This is a great opportunity to develop your project management skills while working on meaningful, impactful work

Our Public Safety and Subsidence team play a vital role in protecting communities from the impact of past coal mining. We manage hazards and subsidence claims through investigation, treatment and remediation helping to keep people and property safe.

As an Assistant Project Manager
, you’ll support the delivery of this work from start to finish.

You’ll be involved in a wide range of projects, from responding to mine shaft collapses and shallow workings, to investigating fissures and hazards linked to mine gas.

In this role, you will:

• Support Project Managers to deliver remediation and investigation projects
• Carry out site inspections and assist with managing on-site works
• Help coordinate contractors, consultants and engineers
• Support assessments of liability and project planning
• Work closely with customers and stakeholders throughout each stage

It’s a varied role where no two days are the same – combining site experience with project coordination and stakeholder engagement.

This role primarily covers the Yorkshire and North West regions
, with occasional travel to support other areas.

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

Role location: Homeworker - Regional Coverage of Yorkshire and the North-west

Schedule:

Final date to receive applications: 5th July 2026

Sifting date: 6th July 2026

Interviews: w/c 13th July 2026

(If you are unavailable on these interview dates, please make us aware, and we will look at alternative dates)

Successful candidates must pass basic security checks and will be subject to UK Immigration requirements.

• Flexibility that fits your life – hybrid working and flexibility in how you manage your time
• Financial security for your future – including a pension with up to 29% employer contribution
• 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

We’re committed to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve, and we welcome applications from everyone.

We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants and those from minority ethnic backgrounds who meet the minimum criteria.

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