At a Glance
- Tasks: Advise on pollution risk reduction and support mine water management activities.
- Company: Join a team dedicated to tackling mining impacts and safeguarding the environment.
- Benefits: Enjoy hybrid working, 27.5 days annual leave, and a pension with up to 29% employer contribution.
- Other info: Role involves site visits across the UK for investigations.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in environmental protection while collaborating with specialists.
- Qualifications: Degree in Earth Science and experience in hydrogeology required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
About You
Want to protect our water environment and make a real difference? This is a great opportunity to join a team focused on tackling the legacy impacts of mining and safeguarding the environment for the future. You’ll bring a mix of technical knowledge, curiosity, and a practical approach to problem‑solving — and you’ll enjoy working as part of a collaborative team of specialists.
We’d love to hear from you if you:
- Have a degree in an Earth Science‑related subject, with experience in hydrogeology
- Are confident interpreting hydrogeological data and using IT systems
- Enjoy solving problems, thinking differently, and working through complex challenges
- Can manage your time well, prioritise effectively, and stay flexible when things change
- Communicate clearly and build positive working relationships
- Hold a full UK driving licence and are happy to travel across the UK for site work (with occasional overnight stays)
About The Role
In this role, you’ll support the ongoing development of our mine water monitoring and management activities, helping us better understand and manage environmental risks. You’ll be responsible for:
- Advising on technical approaches to reduce pollution risk from rising mine water levels
- Working closely with internal teams, contractors and consultants to gather and interpret data
- Supporting the development of strategies to manage mine water in coalfield areas
- Providing hydrogeological expertise across the Coal Mine Water Programme, including the borehole programme
- Developing conceptual models to improve our understanding of mine water systems
- Assessing operational performance to help improve existing mine water management approaches
- Contributing to the design and development of monitoring networks and abstraction boreholes
- Collecting, analysing and presenting geoscientific monitoring data
- Undertaking site visits across the UK to support investigations and manage works
We don’t expect you to tick every box. If your experience looks a little different but you feel you could add value, we’d really encourage you to apply.
Role Location: Hybrid working
Benefits:
- 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
Inclusion matters to us. 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.
Recruitment contact: Please contact Recruitment@MiningRemediation.gov.uk or call 01623 637000 if you need adjustments during the recruitment process.
Hydrogeologist in Mansfield employer: Mining Remediation
This role is based in a hybrid working environment, allowing flexibility in managing your time. The company offers generous family leave and a monthly wellbeing allowance, supporting employees through significant life moments. Join a diverse team committed to environmental sustainability and community reflection.
