At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead engineering teams and shape sustainable water solutions in a collaborative environment.
- Company: Binnies, part of the RSK Group, focused on innovative water projects.
- Benefits: Enjoy a 9-day working fortnight, competitive pension, and generous annual leave.
- Other info: Join a culture that values mentoring and continuous improvement.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the UK water sector while developing your career.
- Qualifications: Chartered Civil Engineer with experience in water or wastewater design.
The predicted salary is between 58100 - 80000 £ per year.
Binnies, an RSK Group Company, 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.
At Binnies, we don’t just deliver meaningful projects — we develop people and careers. 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,
- flexible working arrangements that support work-life balance.
As a Senior Civil Design Engineer / Engineering Manager, you will:
- 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.
We’re looking for a technically strong, people-focused engineer who enjoys sharing knowledge and raising standards.
Essential:
- 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:
- Experience in undertaking 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.
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.
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Binnies, part of the RSK Group, is an exceptional employer that prioritises the development of its people and careers within a collaborative and innovative work culture. With benefits such as a 9-day working fortnight, competitive pension scheme, and opportunities for professional growth through mentoring and involvement in high-profile projects, employees are empowered to make a meaningful impact in the UK water sector while enjoying a healthy work-life balance in London and the South East.
