Hydrogeologist

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
To find out more about the role, take a look at the job description.
 
Role location: Hybrid working
 
Schedule:

Application closing date:    21st June 2026
Sifting date:                     22nd June 2026
Interviews:                      w/c  29th June 2026
(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.

About Mining Remediation Authority
Why join us?
Make a real difference with flexibility, long‑term security and support for life outside work.
At the Mining Remediation Authority, you’ll do meaningful work that improves people’s lives and protects the environment, while building a sustainable and balanced career.
  • 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
Find out more about our full range of benefits and what it’s like to work with us here Life page
About us
At the Mining Remediation Authority, we make a real difference to people and places across Great Britain.

From managing mining hazards to protecting the environment, our work keeps communities safe.

We’re also playing an exciting role in the future of energy, helping to unlock mine water heat as a sustainable source to support the UK’s net zero ambitions.

Our people are knowledgeable, collaborative and committed to doing the right thing for each other and for the communities we serve.
Why this matters
You’ll be joining an organisation that’s proud of the impact we make.

We’re supportive, inclusive and genuinely care about delivering the right outcomes for communities across England, Scotland and Wales.

Discover more about our work in our Business Plan
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.
If you need any adjustments as part of the recruitment process, please contact us at Recruitment@MiningRemediation.gov.uk or call 01623 637000 we’re here to support you.
 


  • Start: 05/06/2026
  • Rate: £45,286.20 - £48,526.16
  • Location: Mansfield,England
  • Type: Permanent
  • Industry: Public_Sector
  • Recruiter: The Coal Authority
  • Contact: Admin The Coal Authority
  • Tel: 01623 637149
  • Email: to view click here
  • Reference: 0640
  • Posted: 2026-06-05 15:00:11 -

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