Graduate Civil Engineer - Water Services Major Projects - IMMEDIATE START

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Graduate Civil Engineer – IMMEDIATE START

£29,000 Location: London, Reading, Bradford on Avon and Redhill, Contract Type: Full Time Permanent Closing Date: 30/11/2025

Binnies an RSK Group company is recruiting a Graduate Civil Engineer to join their Water Services Major Projects team based in London, Reading, Bradford on Avon and Redhill. The team consults, delivers and manages Critical Human Infrastructure projects in the Water sector. The candidate for this role should be motivated to gain their professional qualification within a few years. Successful applicants will be based in our offices working closely with our local Engineering team across the local area but may extend nationwide. The ability to travel to Client offices and project sites is essential.

Responsibilities:

• Deliver packages of work within budget and work schedule to meet the Client’s requirements
• Understand project scope and identify contractual change
• Understand the customer’s basic and performance requirements
• Undertake feasibility assessments, optioneering, outline and detailed design
• Balance the workload of multiple projects
• Provide clear and concise deliverables appropriate for the intended audience
• Cooperate with the Engineering Manager, Project Manager and Regional Delivery Director.

Attributes:

The role is suitable for a recent Civil Engineering, or Water & Environmental Management, graduate who is looking to join an accredited graduate training scheme, or looking for fresh impetus and experience to achieve their professional qualification. You should possess and be able to demonstrate the following qualifications, skills and knowledge:

• Degree in Civil Engineering from a university accredited by the ICE
• Good grades at A-Levels in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths) subjects and/or Geography
• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team of professionals.
• Motivated to work on water projects
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work under time pressure and balance multiple priorities
• Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary high-performing team
• Creative and practical thinking
• The ability to design, plan and organise tasks
• Good problem solving skills and a desire to find solutions
• Proactive and methodical approach to problem solving as an individual and as part of a team
• Excellent attention to detail
• A high level of computer literacy – knowledge and ability to use AutoCad and GIS would be advantageous
• Be driven to develop and improve your technical skills and advance your career

Why Join Us:

Would you like to work in a business where you feel empowered to grow? Where there is no place for criticism or discrimination? A place where people are mindful and respectful? If so, then Binnies is the place for you.

We have a strong ‘ENGAGED’ culture that runs through everything we do. Evolved over 100 years, we have a culture of caring, where our employee’s wellbeing and work-life balance are priorities, in fact we have industry leading flexible and hybrid working arrangements. We pride ourselves on providing an inclusive working environment, where a diverse workforce is supported to grow and develop.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Flexible working
• Hybrid working
• Flexible benefits e.g. buy annual leave, varying pension contributions, options for private healthcare

About Us

We develop intelligent solutions using our award-winning integrated planning and design approach to deliver functional infrastructure and lasting environmental and social legacies. This is backed by a culture that has stayed true since our foundation over 100 years ago. We create new possibilities for humanity through our innovative approach to delivery.

Together with our clients, we are always striving to find a smarter way to deliver projects. From providing low carbon, sustainable and resilient water solutions, flood alleviation and environment services, to connecting people with insights and data. Our business exists to improve the quality of life for our local communities today and for generations to come.

Binnies is part of the RSK Group, a leading integrated environmental, engineering, and technical services business providing dynamic, multidisciplinary services to a wide range of sectors. RSK was founded in 1989 and has grown considerably since then.

At RSK, we operate as a group of businesses that work together seamlessly, aiming for growth through diversification. Our strategy helps us build a strong and resilient business, capable of weathering external challenges, while also providing greater value to our clients and more opportunities for our employees.

Since the beginning, our philosophy has remained the same: employ, develop and reward talented individuals. People are crucial to our company, and we recognise that our success hinges on our colleagues\’ growth. We\’re committed to preserving RSK\’s people-first culture, promoting innovation, and fostering a supportive and caring environment for collaboration. At RSK, we want you to be part of our successes and help you reach your career aspirations. We take pride in offering employees fulfilling and challenging careers by promoting ongoing growth and empowering individuals to excel.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We firmly believe that embracing and celebrating the diversity in our workforce makes us a stronger and more innovative company.

If you\’re passionate about making a difference, join us as we work together to build a brighter, more equitable, and sustainable future for all. Do you have what it takes?

Benefits

• Private Health Insurance
• Income Protection
• High Street Vouchers
• Life Assurance
• Annual Leave Purchase
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Discounted Gym Membership
• Mental Health Support
• Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme