At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead civil engineering projects and mentor junior engineers in a collaborative environment.
- Company: Binnies, part of the RSK Group, focused on sustainable water solutions.
- Benefits: Enjoy a 9-day working fortnight, competitive pension, and generous annual leave.
- Other info: Join a supportive culture that values mentoring and technical excellence.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in water engineering while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Chartered Civil Engineer with experience in water or wastewater sectors.
The predicted salary is between 58100 - 80000 £ per year.
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. At Binnies, we develop people and careers. As part of the global RSK Group, you will 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
Responsibilities
- 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.
Qualifications
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 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
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.
Benefits
At Binnies, we recognise and reward our people. Our benefits include:
- 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)
Civil Design Engineer / Engineering Manager employer: RSK Group
Binnies, part of the RSK Group, is an exceptional employer for Civil Design Engineers and Engineering Managers, offering a dynamic work environment that prioritises technical excellence and employee development. With access to high-profile water projects and a strong culture of mentoring and collaboration, employees benefit from flexible working arrangements, a competitive pension scheme, and generous annual leave, all while making a meaningful impact in sustainable water solutions. Join us to grow your career in a supportive atmosphere that values innovation and continuous improvement.
