Senior Mechanical Engineer – Binnies (RSK Group)
Location: Peterborough – Hybrid working available.
Benefits
- 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)
Your Purpose
As a Senior Mechanical Engineer within one of our four business units, you’ll be at the forefront of designing and delivering innovative water solutions. You’ll lead technical delivery, drive sustainable and cost‑effective design decisions, and guide junior engineers to deliver work that’s safe, future‑proof, and built to last.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Lead and review mechanical designs to ensure compliance, safety, and performance excellence.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver projects on time, within budget, and to high quality standards.
- Promote the use of digital tools and modular construction techniques.
- Drive Health & Safety by design, identifying improvements and reducing whole‑life costs.
- Champion sustainability, carbon reduction, and innovation across the design lifecycle.
- Mentor junior engineers and create a culture of technical excellence and continuous learning.
- Work closely with project and engineering leaders, contributing to strategic decisions.
About You
- A degree in Mechanical Engineering (or related discipline).
- Preferably chartered, or working towards chartered status.
- Proven experience in mechanical design – ideally in the water sector or similar complex infrastructure environment.
- Strong understanding of industry standards, health and safety legislation, and construction principles.
- Leadership experience with a passion for coaching, mentoring and developing others.
- Proficiency in CAD and engineering software.
- Confident decision‑maker, with a collaborative mindset and strong communication skills.
Business Units
- Place Based Thinking – delivers large complex projects across the @one Alliance, managing major catchments and key sites.
- Water – provides strategic support across the clean water network, covering system performance and infrastructure planning.
- Water Recycling (East and West) – responsible for collection, conveyance, and treatment of wastewater across a large network.
- Other units – may align based on skills, experience and interests.
Commitment to Inclusion
We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.
