At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and mentor a team in delivering innovative water infrastructure solutions.
- Company: Join Binnies, part of the RSK Group, a leader in the UK water sector.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, 33 days leave, and flexible working options.
- Other info: Be part of a dynamic team with opportunities for professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact while developing your career in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Chartered Civil Engineer with experience in water or wastewater design.
The predicted salary is between 47250 - 57750 £ per year.
Location: Flexible Options (must be able to travel to Birmingham)
Hybrid / Flexible Working Available
Benefits:
- We offer a competitive package designed to support your wellbeing and career development:
- 9-day working fortnight
- Competitive pension scheme
- 33 days annual leave
- Paid volunteering day each year
- Enhanced parental leave
- Private medical cover
- Support of 2 paid qualifications
- Annual bonus (subject to company and individual performance)
About the Role:
Following major AMP8 framework wins and continued growth across UK water companies, Binnies (part of the RSK Group) is expanding its UK Water Services capability. We are seeking a Chartered Civil Engineer to provide technical leadership and lead our Birmingham-based civil engineering team. This role suits an experienced engineer who enjoys being a technical authority and subject matter expert, while also mentoring and developing engineers within a collaborative design environment. You will play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality, sustainable water and wastewater infrastructure solutions, while strengthening technical capability across the business.
Why Binnies?
At Binnies, we don’t just deliver meaningful infrastructure; we invest in people and careers. As part of the global RSK Group, you’ll benefit from:
- Exposure to complex, high-profile UK and international water projects, including Severn Trent Water frameworks
- A strong technical community with opportunities to influence standards and best practice
- A culture that values technical leadership, mentoring, and continuous improvement
- Flexible working that genuinely supports work-life balance
What You’ll Be Doing:
As a Principal Civil Design Engineer / Engineering Manager, you will:
- Act as the civil engineering subject matter expert across multiple projects
- Lead and review complex designs, calculations, reports, and specifications
- Provide technical assurance and problem-solving support to project teams
- Be the first point of contact for civil engineering technical queries
- Support the development and application of standards, tools, and best practice
- Mentor and develop graduate, junior, and apprentice engineers
- Contribute to design reviews, risk management, and value engineering
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, contractors, and clients
- Support cost, programme, and quality objectives through sound technical decision-making
What We’re Looking For:
Essential:
- Chartered Civil Engineer (CEng) or equivalent experience, working towards chartership
- Proven experience delivering outline and detailed design in the water or wastewater sector
- Experience coordinating multidisciplinary and remote resources
- Strong technical judgement and clear, pragmatic communication
- A passion for mentoring and developing engineers
Desirable:
- Experience across infra and non-infra water projects
- Familiarity with UK water industry design standards and assurance processes
- Experience coordinating overseas resources
- Involvement in technical communities or innovation initiatives
If you’re a Chartered Civil Engineer looking to lead technically, develop others, and be recognised as a trusted expert, this is your chance to make a real impact. Join Binnies and help shape the future of the UK water sector. Apply today.
Senior Civil Design Engineer / Engineering Manager in Slough employer: Binnies UK Ltd.
Binnies UK, part of the RSK Group, is an exceptional employer that values its employees by fostering a collaborative and supportive work culture. With opportunities for professional growth and development, particularly in the Quantity Surveyor role, employees benefit from a hybrid working model that promotes work-life balance while being part of a dynamic team dedicated to delivering high-quality projects. The company's commitment to safety, quality, and employee well-being makes it an attractive place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding careers in the construction industry.
