At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and mentor engineering teams while delivering innovative water solutions.
- Company: Join Binnies, part of the RSK Group, a leader in water services.
- Benefits: Enjoy a 9-day working fortnight, competitive pension, and 33 days annual leave.
- Other info: Flexible working arrangements and opportunities for professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the water sector and shape future engineers.
- Qualifications: Chartered Civil Engineer with experience in water or wastewater design.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 65000 £ per year.
Benefits
- 9-day working fortnight
- Competitive pension scheme
- 33 days annual leave
- One paid volunteering day per year
- Enhanced parental leave
- Private medical cover
- Annual bonus (subject to company and individual performance)
About The Role
Following major AMP8 framework wins, Binnies (part of the RSK Group) is expanding its UK Water Services capability. We are seeking a Chartered Civil Engineer who is passionate about technical excellence, mentoring, and knowledge sharing. This role is ideal for an experienced engineer who enjoys managing engineering teams and being the go-to technical authority, acting as a subject matter expert (SME) across civil engineering disciplines while supporting and developing our in-house talent within a collaborative design environment. You will play a pivotal role in shaping high-quality, sustainable water and wastewater solutions while strengthening technical capability across our business.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Act as the civil engineering subject matter expert across multiple projects
- Lead and review complex civil engineering designs, calculations, reports, and specifications
- Provide technical assurance, guidance, 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, coach, and train graduate and junior engineers, fostering technical confidence and capability
- 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
Essential Qualifications
- Chartered Civil Engineer (CEng) status
- Proven experience delivering detailed design within the water or wastewater sector
- Strong technical judgement and ability to provide clear, pragmatic guidance
- Passion for mentoring, training, and developing our in-house talent
- Excellent communication skills with the confidence to engage clients and stakeholders
Desirable Qualifications
- Experience undertaking an engineering manager role on multi-disciplinary engineering projects
- Experience with UK water industry clients
- Familiarity with industry design standards and assurance processes
- Coordination of overseas resources
- Experience contributing to technical communities, guidance, or innovation initiatives
Additional Information
As part of the global RSK Group, you’ll have access to complex, high-profile UK and international water projects such as SESRO and Water & Wastewater Projects for Thames Water and Southern Water, a strong technical community with opportunities to influence standards and best practice, a culture that values mentoring, technical leadership, and continuous improvement, and flexible working arrangements that support work‑life balance. Make your next career move count. If you’re a Chartered Civil Engineer who wants to lead technically, develop others, and be recognised as a trusted expert, this is an opportunity to make a lasting impact. Join Binnies and help shape the next generation of engineers — and the future of the UK water sector. Apply today.
Senior Civil Design Engineer / Engineering Manager in London employer: Binnies
Binnies, part of the RSK Group, is an exceptional employer that prioritises technical excellence and employee development within a collaborative work culture. With benefits such as a 9-day working fortnight, competitive pension scheme, and opportunities for mentoring and knowledge sharing, employees are empowered to grow their careers while contributing to impactful water and wastewater solutions. Join us in shaping the future of the UK water sector and enjoy a fulfilling career with a strong focus on work-life balance and professional growth.
