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Are you ready to shape the future of flood and coastal resilience? At Binnies, we’re looking for experienced Chartered Engineers to join our highly respected Flood, Coast & Maritime team. This is your chance to work on high-profile, diverse projects that protect communities and enhance the environment.

You’ll lead multidisciplinary teams, deliver innovative solutions, and make a real difference for clients such as Natural Resources Wales, the Environment Agency, and local authorities. If you have a strong background in civil infrastructure design and want to take the next step in your technical career, we’d love to hear from you.

Why Join Us?

• Work on impactful projects that matter to people and the planet.
• Be part of a collaborative, supportive culture that values your expertise.
• Enjoy flexible working with 9 day fortnights

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and great pension scheme
• Private healthcare and dental insurance
• Annual leave purchase options
• Mentorship programme to support your professional growth

Your Role

• Lead technical delivery of flood risk management, coastal adaptation, and water resource projects.
• Manage multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality outcomes on time and within budget.
• Work on Flood Risk Assessments, Drainage Strategies, SUDS designs, and more.
• Mentor junior engineers and graduates toward professional qualifications.
• Collaborate with project managers to ensure smooth execution and commercial success.
• Drive innovation in river restoration, drainage, and sustainable infrastructure.

What We’re Looking For

• Chartered Engineer with ICE, CIWEM, or similar.
• Strong experience in flood and coast sector design and appraisal.
• Proven ability to lead teams and deliver projects successfully.

Desirable:

• Client engagement and stakeholder management skills.
• Familiarity with NEC PSC contracts and FCERM Appraisal Guidance.
• Passion for sustainable solutions and net zero goals.

Ready to make an impact
Join us and help deliver projects that protect communities and shape a sustainable future.

Apply today!

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Are you ready to shape the future of flood and coastal resilience? At Binnies, we’re looking for experienced Chartered Engineers to join our highly respected Flood, Coast & Maritime team. This is your chance to work on high-profile, diverse projects that protect communities and enhance the environment.

You’ll lead multidisciplinary teams, deliver innovative solutions, and make a real difference for clients such as Natural Resources Wales, the Environment Agency, and local authorities. If you have a strong background in civil infrastructure design and want to take the next step in your technical career, we’d love to hear from you.

Why Join Us?

• Work on impactful projects that matter to people and the planet.
• Be part of a collaborative, supportive culture that values your expertise.
• Enjoy flexible locations and opportunities for career progression.
• Flexible working and 9 day fortnights

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and great pension scheme
• Private healthcare and dental insurance
• Annual leave purchase options
• Mentorship programme to support your professional growth

Your Role

• Lead technical delivery of flood risk management, coastal adaptation, and water resource projects.
• Manage multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality outcomes on time and within budget.
• Work on Flood Risk Assessments, Drainage Strategies, SUDS designs, and more.
• Mentor junior engineers and graduates toward professional qualifications.
• Collaborate with project managers to ensure smooth execution and commercial success.
• Drive innovation in river restoration, drainage, and sustainable infrastructure.

What We’re Looking For

• Chartered Engineer with ICE, CIWEM, or similar.
• Strong experience in flood and coast sector design and appraisal.
• Proven ability to lead teams and deliver projects successfully.

Desirable:

• Client engagement and stakeholder management skills.
• Familiarity with NEC PSC contracts and FCERM Appraisal Guidance.
• Passion for sustainable solutions and net zero goals.

Ready to make an impact?
Join us and help deliver projects that protect communities and shape a sustainable future.

Apply today!

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• Preferably a Professional Engineer (PE) registered with Professional Engineers Board Singapore or Chartered Engineer.
• Possess a university engineering degree (Civil) recognized by the Professional Engineers Board, Singapore.
• Minimum 15 years of relevant engineering experience in the study, design and construction of water infrastructure plant projects preferably in water treatment plants of about 40migd in treatment capacity.
• Good leadership and supervisory skills with experience in leading a group of Resident Site Staff.

• The Coastal Engineer shall preferably possess about 15 years of experience in coastal development projects (e.g. design of coastal structures such as sea walls, earth bunds, revetments etc.), preferably with experience in design and/or implementation of navigational locks and/or storm surge barrier.
• He or she shall possess at least a relevant university degree or any other qualification acceptable to the Board.
• He or she shall preferably be well versed in issues related to climate change, in particular regarding extreme rainfall, sea level rise and storm surges arising from climate change.
• The Coastal Engineer shall also be familiar with the design principles of multi-functional flood protection structures (to provide for community amenities), design-with-nature / hybrid measures (such as integrating seawalls with mangroves) and other innovative coastal protection strategies developed overseas; and responsible for carrying out the study and design of coastal protection measures including co-ordination, consultation and liaison with the relevant authorities to obtain all necessary statutory approvals.

Location: Site Based, North Wales
Framework: DCWW (Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water) AMP8 Design & Build
Contract: Full Time, Permanent
Start Date: January 2027

The Opportunity

Ready to lead construction projects that make a real difference to the environment and the communities we serve?

Binnies is looking for experienced Construction Site Managers to join our growing Design & Build team, delivering projects across our AMP8 framework with DCWW (Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water).

As a Tier 1 Design & Build Contractor, we deliver essential water and wastewater infrastructure projects throughout Wales. This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of site operations, lead teams and play a key role in delivering safe, high-quality projects on time and within budget.

You'll be the driving force on site, coordinating labour, subcontractors, suppliers and stakeholders, while working closely with our Project Managers, designers and commercial teams to keep projects moving.

If you're an experienced construction professional who takes pride in leading people, delivering quality and finding sustainable solutions, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Be Doing

As Construction Site Manager, you'll take responsibility for the day-to-day delivery of construction activities, ensuring that safety, quality, programme and commercial objectives are achieved.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Site Management: Plan, organise and oversee daily construction activities, coordinating direct labour, subcontractors, suppliers, plant and materials.

• Programme Delivery: Monitor progress against the construction programme, prepare look-ahead plans and identify and resolve issues that could affect delivery.

• Health, Safety & Wellbeing: Put safety at the heart of everything you do, ensuring compliance with CDM 2015, company procedures and safe systems of work.

• Quality Assurance: Ensure construction works meet drawings, specifications, contractual requirements and client expectations, managing inspections, snagging and defects.

• Team Leadership: Lead, motivate and develop site teams, promoting our ENGAGED behaviours and creating a positive, collaborative working environment.

• Planning & Preparation: Support Early Contractor Involvement (ECI), surveys and pre-construction activities, including preparation of Construction Phase Plans and supporting documentation.

• Commercial Awareness: Monitor site costs, manage resources efficiently and support the commercial team with progress reports and valuation information.

• Stakeholder Management: Act as the main point of contact on site, liaising with clients, consultants, local authorities and other stakeholders.

• Reporting & Communication: Maintain accurate site diaries, inspection records and reports, attend project meetings and escalate risks, delays and issues where necessary.

You'll also be responsible for conducting site inductions, toolbox talks, safety briefings, inspections and risk assessments, investigating incidents and implementing corrective actions.

About You

You'll be an experienced Construction Site Manager with a strong background in delivering construction projects and the confidence to lead teams in a demanding site environment.

You'll bring:

• Experience managing construction activities within civil, mechanical or electrical engineering.

• A strong understanding of health and safety legislation, CDM 2015 and safe systems of work, particularly within treatment works environments.

• Proven leadership skills, with the ability to motivate, supervise, coach and develop site teams.

• Strong programme, planning and commercial awareness, with experience monitoring progress and managing resources.

• Excellent communication, organisation and problem-solving skills, with strong attention to detail.

• A proactive, solutions-focused approach and a commitment to quality, sustainability and environmental responsibility.

• Good IT skills, including working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.

• Experience using MS Project and/or Primavera P6 planning software.

• A valid UK driving licence.

You'll also need:

• Valid SMSTS (5-day course).

• CSCS Card.

• Confined Space training to at least medium-risk level.

• First Aid at Work training.

• Temporary Works Coordinator or Supervisor certificate.

Desirable Experience & Qualifications

It would be beneficial if you also have:

• Previous experience delivering water or wastewater infrastructure projects.

• An understanding of NEC forms of contract.

• Experience using contract management systems such as CEMAR.

• A sound understanding of planned preventative maintenance.

• An HNC/HND in Construction, Civil Engineering or Project Management.

• NEBOSH, IOSH Managing Safely or an equivalent qualification.

• Membership of a relevant professional body, such as CIWEM or CIEEM.

You may also undertake relevant Binnies training, where appropriate to the role, including Approved Person (AP) and Approved Person Isolation (API) training for our Electrical Safety Rules and Isolation Safety Rules, and Temporary Works Coordinator (TWC) training.

Why Join Binnies?

A place where you can grow, feel valued and make a difference.

At Binnies, we believe that great projects start with great people. Our ENGAGED culture is built on respect, collaboration, inclusion and care, creating an environment where everyone can contribute, develop and thrive.

When you join us, you'll benefit from:

• Meaningful work: Help deliver essential water and wastewater infrastructure that supports communities and protects the environment.

• Career development: Grow your skills and experience with opportunities to learn, develop and progress.

• A supportive culture: Be part of a team that values different perspectives, collaboration and treating people with respect.

• Wellbeing and work-life balance: Join a business that prioritises employee wellbeing and offers flexible and hybrid working arrangements where the role allows.

We want our people to feel empowered to be themselves, do their best work and build a rewarding career.

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Location: Site-based – UK
Contract: Permanent, full-time

The Vacancy

At Binnies, we’re growing our construction and Design & Build teams across the UK, and we’re looking for experienced Construction Site Managers to join us.

If you enjoy leading teams, solving problems and seeing projects come to life on site, this could be a great opportunity to take the next step in your career.

As a Construction Site Manager, you’ll play a key role in delivering our projects safely, efficiently and to a high standard. You’ll lead day-to-day site activities, work closely with our supply chain and project teams, and help ensure everything runs smoothly from planning through to completion.

We know that successful projects are about more than just getting the job done. Our ENGAGED culture is built around collaboration, respect, inclusion and continuous improvement. We want our people to feel supported, valued and confident in sharing ideas, raising concerns and finding better ways of working.

We’re looking for people who bring strong construction experience, a practical approach to problem-solving and a genuine commitment to getting the best out of their teams.

About the Role

As Construction Site Manager, you’ll take responsibility for the day-to-day running of your site, making sure work is properly planned, coordinated and delivered to the required standards.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading on site: Manage daily construction activities, coordinate site teams and subcontractors, and keep work progressing in line with the programme.

• Keeping people safe: Make health, safety and wellbeing a priority, ensuring safe systems of work are followed and risks are managed effectively.

• Planning and coordination: Make sure the right people, plant, materials, equipment and information are available when needed.

• Managing quality: Ensure work meets the required standards, inspections are completed and any defects or issues are addressed.

• Monitoring progress: Track delivery against programme, identify potential delays or challenges early, and work with the wider team to find solutions.

• Working collaboratively: Build strong relationships with Project Managers, Design, Commercial, Planning, SHEQ, MEICA, Commissioning and other project teams.

• Managing site requirements: Coordinate access, logistics, permits, welfare, traffic management and interfaces with clients, stakeholders and operational sites.

• Maintaining records: Keep accurate site diaries, progress reports, inspection records and other project documentation up to date.

• Supporting commercial delivery: Identify and escalate changes, delays and issues that could affect project costs, programme or contractual commitments.

• Thinking sustainably: Help deliver our environmental commitments and identify opportunities to reduce waste, carbon and resource use.

• Supporting project completion: Work with the wider team to manage the transition from construction through installation, commissioning, handover and demobilisation.

• Driving improvement: Share lessons learned, encourage new ideas and look for practical ways to improve safety, quality and productivity.

You’ll also support early contractor involvement, buildability reviews and construction planning, helping ensure projects are ready for successful delivery.

Above all, you’ll lead by example, create a positive working environment and ensure that any activity presenting an unacceptable risk is stopped and made safe before work continues.

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for an experienced construction professional who can confidently manage site activities, bring people together and deliver results.

You’ll ideally have:

• Proven experience managing construction activities and site teams within civil engineering, infrastructure, utilities or a similar environment.

• A recognised construction management qualification, such as an NVQ Level 6, or an appropriate equivalent.

• A CSCS Black Manager Card, or be working towards an appropriate recognised equivalent.

• SMSTS and First Aid at Work qualifications.

• A strong understanding of health and safety, safe systems of work, construction risk management and CDM 2015.

• Experience planning and coordinating construction activities to meet programme, quality and project requirements.

• A good understanding of construction quality processes, including Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), inspections and site records.

• Commercial awareness and the ability to recognise and escalate changes, delays and potential risks.

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships with clients, colleagues and supply-chain partners.

• Good organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and changing site requirements.

• Confidence using digital tools and project information systems, including Common Data Environments (CDEs), BIM-enabled delivery tools and digital site management systems.

• A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to project sites as required.

Just as importantly, you’ll be a supportive and approachable leader who takes pride in doing things properly and helping others succeed.

Your Leadership Style Matters

At Binnies, we want our Site Managers to do more than manage tasks and programmes. We want leaders who bring out the best in their teams.

Our ENGAGED behaviours are an important part of how we work, and you’ll help bring these to life by:

• Creating an inclusive environment where people feel respected, supported and comfortable speaking up.

• Communicating clearly, listening to others and valuing the experience of the people doing the work.

• Building strong relationships across site teams, clients, subcontractors and the wider project team.

• Supporting and developing others, including Site Supervisors, Assistant Site Managers, Graduates and Apprentices.

• Recognising good work and addressing challenges fairly and constructively.

• Bringing different disciplines together to work towards a shared goal.

• Staying calm and solution-focused when priorities change or problems arise.

• Sharing knowledge and lessons learned to help everyone continually improve.

Desirable Experience and Development

The following would also be beneficial, depending on the project and its requirements:

• An HNC, HND, degree or equivalent qualification in Construction, Civil Engineering, Project Management or a related discipline.

• A relevant Level 6 NVQ in Construction Site Management or equivalent.

• Experience within the water industry, including relevant training required by the client or project.

• Environmental management training relevant to construction activities.

• Experience or appropriate competence in higher-risk activities, such as temporary works, lifting operations, excavations, confined spaces, utilities and working at height.

• Membership of, or a commitment to working towards membership of, a relevant professional body.

• Experience of electronic permit systems and digital quality management tools.

Where required for your role and project, we’ll also support relevant training and development in areas such as Temporary Works Co-ordination (TWC), Approved Person (AP) or Approved Person Isolation (API), in line with the relevant appointments and competence requirements.

Career Development

We want our people to have the opportunity to grow their careers with us.

Depending on your experience, performance and future opportunities, your career could progress from Site Manager to Senior Site Manager, Construction Manager or Project Manager.

There may also be opportunities to develop your skills across different projects, disciplines and areas of project delivery. We’ll support your development as you build your experience and work towards your career goals.

Why Join Binnies?

At Binnies, you’ll be part of a team delivering important infrastructure projects that make a real difference to communities and the environment.

You’ll have the opportunity to:

• Take ownership of your work and make a real contribution to project success.

• Work alongside experienced professionals across construction, design and project delivery.

• Be part of a collaborative culture where safety, quality, respect and teamwork matter.

• Develop your skills and build a long-term career within our business.

• Help shape better ways of working and contribute to projects we can all be proud of.

If you’re an experienced Site Manager who enjoys leading people, delivering quality work and making a difference on site, we’d love to hear from you.

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Location: Site-based – UK
Contract: Permanent, full-time

The Vacancy

At Binnies, we’re continuing to grow our construction and Design & Build teams across the UK, and we’re looking for experienced Construction Site Supervisors to join us.

If you enjoy being hands-on, supporting your team and making sure work is delivered safely and to a high standard, this could be a great opportunity for you.

As a Construction Site Supervisor, you’ll play an important role in the day-to-day delivery of our projects. Working closely with the Site Manager and wider project team, you’ll help coordinate people, materials and activities on site, keeping work moving and making sure everyone understands what needs to be done.

Experience in water, wastewater, utilities or infrastructure would be particularly useful, especially if you’ve worked around live or operational sites. However, we’re also interested in hearing from people with transferable construction experience who can bring the right skills and attitude to the role.

At Binnies, how we deliver is just as important as what we deliver. Our ENGAGED culture is built around teamwork, respect, inclusion and continuous improvement. We want people who lead by example, look out for one another and take pride in doing a good job.

About the Role

As Construction Site Supervisor, you’ll support the Site Manager by overseeing construction activities on site and helping ensure work is completed safely, efficiently and to the required standards.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supervising site activities: Coordinate day-to-day construction work in line with the programme, approved drawings and agreed methods of work.

• Keeping people safe: Make sure safe systems of work are followed, risks are managed and relevant health and safety requirements are met.

• Coordinating the workforce: Work with operatives, subcontractors and suppliers to ensure people, plant, materials and equipment are available when needed.

• Managing site interfaces: Help coordinate access, work areas, permits and activities, including around live or operational sites where required.

• Supporting quality: Carry out checks and inspections, follow Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), and report defects or quality concerns promptly.

• Working from approved information: Ensure teams have the correct drawings, specifications and construction information, raising any discrepancies or technical queries through the appropriate channels.

• Monitoring progress: Keep track of daily activities, productivity and progress, highlighting any delays, risks or issues to the Site Manager.

• Maintaining site records: Keep accurate records of daily activities, briefings, inspections, labour, plant and progress.

• Working as one team: Build strong relationships with Site Management, Engineering, SHEQ, Design, Commercial, MEICA, Commissioning, clients and supply-chain partners.

• Supporting specialist activities: Maintain awareness of temporary works, lifting operations, excavations and permit systems, escalating matters requiring specialist competence or formal appointment.

• Protecting the environment: Help ensure environmental controls are followed and support sustainable ways of working.

• Supporting project completion: Assist with snagging, commissioning, handover and site demobilisation.

• Sharing ideas: Contribute to lessons learned and identify practical ways to improve safety, quality and productivity.

You’ll be an important link between the plans for the project and the people carrying out the work, helping everyone stay informed, organised and focused on delivering the best possible results.

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone with practical construction experience who can confidently supervise site activities, communicate clearly and bring people together.

To be considered for the role, you’ll need:

• SSSTS or a higher recognised site safety management qualification.

• An appropriate CSCS card for the role.

• Relevant experience in construction supervision.

• A good understanding of CDM requirements, safe systems of work and construction risk management.

• The ability to read and work from drawings, specifications and approved construction information.

• Good communication and coordination skills, with the confidence to lead by example.

• The ability to manage daily site activities, work interfaces and competing priorities.

• Good organisational skills and the ability to maintain accurate site records using relevant project systems.

Just as importantly, you’ll be someone who takes responsibility, works well with others and understands the importance of safety, quality and teamwork on site.

Your Leadership Style Matters

At Binnies, we want our Site Supervisors to help create a positive working environment where people feel supported and can do their best work.

Our ENGAGED behaviours are central to how we work, and you’ll help bring them to life by:

• Leading by example and encouraging safe working practices.

• Treating everyone with respect and building positive working relationships.

• Making sure people understand what’s expected of them and feel comfortable raising concerns.

• Listening to the workforce and valuing their knowledge and experience.

• Supporting and encouraging operatives, technicians, apprentices and less experienced colleagues.

• Recognising good work and dealing with issues fairly and constructively.

• Working collaboratively with the Site Manager, wider project team, clients and supply chain.

• Staying calm and solution-focused when plans change or challenges arise.

• Sharing knowledge, good practice and lessons learned to help everyone improve.

Desirable Skills and Experience

The following would be an advantage, although not all are essential:

• Experience in the water or wastewater industry, including treatment works, pumping stations or other live operational assets.

• Temporary Works Supervisor (TWS) qualification or relevant temporary works experience.

• Awareness of lifting operations and appointed-person responsibilities.

• First Aid at Work qualification.

• EUSR National Water Hygiene or other relevant water-industry accreditation.

• Awareness of NEC contracts.

• Experience using digital site management, field reporting or Common Data Environment (CDE) systems.

• A relevant Level 3 or Level 4 construction supervision qualification, NVQ or equivalent.

• Experience with permit-to-work systems, excavations, isolations and other higher-risk construction activities.

Training and Onboarding

We want you to feel confident and supported in your role. Following appointment, you’ll complete the relevant Binnies induction, client and project-specific training.

Depending on your project and responsibilities, this may include:

• Health, safety, environmental and quality (HSEQ) training.

• Information security and compliance training.

• Mental health awareness.

• Permit-system training.

• Familiarisation with digital project platforms, including CDE and BIM systems.

• Project-specific competency assessments and any required role authorisations.

Career Development

We want to help our people build their skills and develop their careers.

This role could provide a pathway into opportunities such as General Foreman, Senior Site Supervisor or Site Manager, with the potential to progress into wider construction leadership roles.

Your development will depend on your experience, competence and career goals, supported by relevant training and opportunities to gain experience across our projects.

Why Join Binnies?

At Binnies, you’ll be part of a team delivering important infrastructure projects that make a real difference to communities and the environment.

You’ll have the opportunity to:

• Play an important role in delivering projects safely and successfully.

• Work alongside experienced professionals across construction, design and project delivery.

• Be part of a supportive team where collaboration, respect and safety matter.

• Develop your skills and gain experience across different projects.

• Build a long-term career with opportunities to progress as your experience grows.

• Share ideas and help us find better ways of working.

If you’re a hands-on construction professional who enjoys working with people, keeping projects moving and taking pride in a job well done, we’d love to hear from you.

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You would be a key part of our national Environmental team and work with our ecologists, landscape architects and other specialists to drive the quality of our surveys and assessments across diverse projects including new reservoir development, river restoration, catchment management, SSSI assessment and coastal management.

We are already developing new approaches through our Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG), GIS and Digital Ecology specialists to optimise the use of technology in collecting data and this role would have the benefit of being supported by and learning from the outputs of these exciting work areas.

Depending on your skill sets and interest there would also be the opportunity to undertake wider ecological assessment, design and survey work. The successful applicant will be able to author concise and accurate reports to industry good practice guidelines, including methods and results of surveys and Preliminary Ecological Appraisals (or equivalent level reporting). There will be support to learn and input to Ecological Impact Assessment and Habitats Regulations Assessment, as relevant to your specialist interest areas.

Our focus for this role is to support our growing and varied project workload in the West of England and Wales and it is expected that frequent site attendance to support these projects will be required. You would be welcome in our excellently-located Chester office as a full time or hybrid worker.

Binnies is an Ecological Registered Practice (CIEEM) and Landscape Practice (Landscape Institute) and holds the IEMA EIA Quality Mark, which is a benchmark of our high standards in EIA delivery.

About the Role

To support Binnies in our ambitions for our Ecology team, the role would involve:

· Working with the Binnies ecology management team to deliver high-quality ecological surveys and reporting, alongside supporting the development of more junior team members.

· Providing advice on survey requirements to clients and internal project management teams.

· Discussing proposed survey protocols and site-specific survey plans with internal project teams, including the writing of site and task specific risk assessments.

· Leading survey teams for specialisms you are qualified and/or licenced in, including the management and analysis of recorded data.

· Authoring technical reports or report sections for work you have undertaken.

· Authoring Preliminary Ecological Appraisals and contributing to Ecological Impact Assessments and Habitats Regulations Assessments (with support from more experienced colleagues).

· Working with our BNG, Nature Recovery, GIS and Digital specialists to maximise use of technology to optimise surveys and reporting.

If you would like to discuss the role in advance of making a formal application, please contact our Ecology Team Leader Owen Peat peato@binnies.com

Qualifications/Requirements

The role is suitable for an Ecology professional with several years’ experience and working towards full membership of CIEEM or equivalent. You should possess and be able to demonstrate the following qualifications, skills and knowledge:

· Have an ecological/environmental related degree.

· Experience of undertaking habitat survey of non-complex sites, preferably using UKHab (or Phase 1 in Wales).

· Experience of working under statutory survey licences (carrying out survey work under your own licence or accredited under someone else’s).

· Competence and experience of utilising standard survey guidance, survey techniques and appropriate survey equipment.

· Competence in the development of risk assessments for the activity to a suitable standard and in accordance with Binnies’ strong commitment to health, safety and wellbeing.

· Experience of delivering Preliminary Ecological Appraisals for non- complex sites.

· Have excellent written and oral communication.

· Enjoy innovation and embracing advances in technology and ecology.

· Hold a full UK driving licence.

Desirable experience includes:

· Holding a protected species survey licence.

· Data analysis software experience.

· Field survey data collection app experience (e.g. Field Maps, Survey123).

· Ecological Impact Assessment experience.

· Protected Species Mitigation licencing experience.

· Ecological Clerk of Works experience.

· Previous consultancy experience.

Fancy a new challenge in the water industry? We’re looking for a Cost Capture Analyst to join the @one Alliance and support the delivery of Anglian Water’s capital investment programme.

The @one Alliance brings together eight partner companies, including Binnies, working collaboratively to deliver major water infrastructure projects across the region.

As we move through AMP8, our programme is bigger than ever, bringing exciting opportunities to develop your skills, work with different teams and build your career.

🔹 What will you be doing?

• Reviewing project drawings, BIM models and supplier quotations.

• Recording installed assets and quantities.

• Analysing asset costs and entering information into our Asset+ database.

• Supporting cost reporting, financial records and audit requirements.

• Working with project teams to help improve future cost estimates.

🔹 What are we looking for?

We’re looking for someone who is numerate, organised and enjoys working with data. You’ll need good analytical skills, confidence using Microsoft Office (particularly Excel) and the ability to communicate with a range of people.

A degree in Engineering or Quantity Surveying, or relevant experience, would be great. New to cost capture? That’s absolutely fine – a structured training programme is available to help you develop in the role.

This is a great opportunity to join a collaborative team, learn something new and play a part in delivering some of the water industry's biggest investment programmes.

📩 Interested? Get in touch or apply today!

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Location: UK / Wales ¦ Binnies, part of the RSK Group

Lead. Deliver. Grow.

We’re looking for an experienced Delivery Director – Design & Build to join Binnies and take a senior leadership role in the delivery and growth of our Design & Build business, with a particular focus on our Design & Build framework with Welsh Water (DCWW).

This is a key role within our business, combining operational leadership, project delivery, client relationships, people management and business development. You’ll be responsible for ensuring our projects are delivered safely, efficiently and successfully, while helping us continue to develop and grow our Design & Build capability.

What you’ll be doing

You’ll provide senior leadership across the Design & Build framework, working closely with Project Managers, Engineering Managers, Commercial teams and our wider business.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading the safe and efficient delivery of projects throughout the full project lifecycle.
• Providing leadership, direction and support to Project Managers and delivery teams.
• Developing delivery strategies, plans and programmes to support successful project outcomes.
• Maintaining oversight of health & safety, quality, programme, budgets and forecasts.
• Reviewing project delivery plans, tender estimates and project performance.
• Ensuring the right people, skills and resources are in place to meet project requirements.
• Acting as a senior point of contact and escalation point for key clients.
• Building strong relationships with client leadership and understanding their future needs.
• Supporting and leading business development, bids and tenders.
• Identifying new opportunities and helping position Binnies for future growth.
• Championing innovation, best practice, digital delivery, carbon reduction, social value and sustainability.
• Mentoring and developing Project Managers and other delivery professionals.
• Working collaboratively across Binnies and the wider RSK Group to share knowledge, resources and best practice.

What you’ll bring

We’re looking for an experienced engineering and construction leader who understands what it takes to successfully deliver complex Design & Build projects.

You’ll ideally have:

• A relevant degree.
• 10+ years' experience leading teams on design and construction projects.
• Strong experience managing engineering and construction teams.
• Proven project delivery experience, including responsibility for budgets and programmes.
• Good knowledge and understanding of the UK water industry and its regulatory environment.
• Knowledge of water and wastewater treatment processes.
• Experience contributing to tenders, proposals and business development.
• Strong commercial, strategic and client-facing skills.
• Excellent communication, leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and deliver results.
• Good knowledge of tools and systems used across design and construction projects.
• Intermediate Microsoft Word and Excel skills.

Chartered status, professional membership and a recognised project management qualification would be advantageous.

Why Binnies?

At Binnies, you’ll have the opportunity to make a real impact, working on major projects and with key clients across the water and infrastructure sectors.

As part of the RSK Group, you’ll also be part of a wider global organisation with expertise spanning engineering, environmental and sustainability services.

This is an opportunity to take a high-profile leadership role, shape the continued development of our Design & Build capability and help deliver the projects that matter to our clients and communities.

Travel within the UK will be required.

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Design Manager – Water Recycling West

Hybrid – Peterborough (3 days per week in the office for those within the Anglian Water region; flexible hybrid options available for candidates based further afield)

Join the award-winning @one Alliance, delivering a £9bn investment programme to safeguard water resources, enhance the environment, and support sustainable growth across the East of England—one of the UK’s most water-stressed regions.

The Role

We’re looking for an experienced Design Manager to lead the engineering design delivery of a diverse portfolio of water recycling projects across the West region. You’ll head up a multi-disciplinary engineering team, driving innovative and sustainable solutions that improve wastewater treatment performance, reduce carbon, and enhance natural capital.

Working collaboratively across the @one Alliance, you’ll champion new ways of working—focusing on outcomes over outputs—while embracing digital technologies and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead design delivery across a portfolio of water recycling and wastewater projects

• Develop and manage Engineering Project Plans covering scope, programme, cost, risk and resources

• Direct multi-disciplinary teams (process, mechanical, electrical, civil) to deliver high-quality design solutions

• Collaborate with suppliers, subcontractors and internal stakeholders to integrate designs effectively

• Drive affordability, value and low-carbon, environmentally sustainable solutions

• Ensure compliance with CDM regulations and lead a strong health & safety culture

• Lead, mentor and develop a high-performing engineering team

• Support innovation, standardisation and the use of digital engineering (including 3D modelling)

• Work closely with wider alliance functions (delivery, procurement, construction) to achieve project outcomes

About You

• Degree in Engineering (or equivalent)

• Chartered, or working towards Chartered status

• Proven experience leading engineering teams and delivering design for capital projects

• Strong understanding of CDM regulations and design responsibilities

• Experience within the water sector or infrastructure projects

• Skilled in managing risk, programme delivery and project affordability

• Strong leadership, collaboration and decision-making skills

• Passion for sustainability, innovation and continuous improvement

Why Join Us?

Be part of a forward-thinking, collaborative alliance delivering industry-leading infrastructure that protects and enhances the environment. You’ll play a key role in shaping resilient water recycling systems, while developing your career in a supportive and progressive environment that values innovation, diversity and growth.

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Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits

Remote Working – This role offers remote or hybrid working, with travel to UK sites and offices as required

Full-time Permanent

At Binnies, we design and deliver innovative engineering solutions that help our clients tackle some of the world’s most complex water and environmental challenges. As part of our continued growth and succession planning, we are seeking a Director of Process Technology to lead our UK process engineering capability, shape our technical direction and drive excellence across the business.

This is a strategic leadership role combining technical expertise, people leadership, business development and operational excellence. You will lead our Process Technology team, strengthen our technical capability, grow client relationships and ensure Binnies continues to be recognised as a market leader in water and wastewater treatment, resource recovery and industrial process engineering.

You will champion innovation, digital delivery and technical excellence while supporting the development of engineering standards, processes and best practice across the organisation.

Why Join Binnies

We offer more than a job - we offer a career with purpose, built on a supportive culture that values collaboration, inclusion and personal growth. In addition, we offer excellent benefits including:

• Competitive car Allowance
• Enhanced pension
• Private Health Insurance & Income Protection
• Life Assurance
• Annual Leave Purchase Scheme
• Clear career paths and development support
• Annual pay reviews and bonus opportunities
• Highstreet discounts & gym membership offers

And many more…

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver the strategic vision for Process Technology, aligned with Binnies’ business objectives, growth ambitions and market direction
• Provide technical leadership across water and wastewater treatment, biosolids, resource recovery, industrial water and emerging process technologies
• Lead, develop and inspire a high-performing Process Engineering team, including recruitment, succession planning, mentoring, professional development, workforce planning and budgeting
• Drive technical excellence through engineering standards, design guidance, knowledge sharing, process optimisation and continuous improvement
• Work closely with the Binnies Leadership Team and wider engineering disciplines to ensure strong technical governance, quality assurance, risk management and effective resource utilisation across projects
• Support strategic bids, frameworks and major programmes by providing technical leadership, contributing to winning work and delivering value through trusted client relationships and innovative solutions
• Champion digital engineering, automation and opportunities to standardise processes and improve delivery efficiency across the business
• Represent Binnies externally through industry forums, conferences, professional institutions and partnerships with universities, research organisations and technology providers to strengthen our reputation and maintain our position as a market leader

Skills & Experience

We're looking for an inspiring and collaborative technical leader with experience gained within an asset owner, contractor or engineering consultancy, leading multidisciplinary teams across complex, multi-site commissions. You'll be passionate about developing people, championing innovation and delivering outstanding engineering solutions.

You’ll bring:

• Significant experience leading multidisciplinary process engineering teams within the UK water or environmental sector
• Recognised technical expertise in water and wastewater treatment process design, optimisation and project delivery
• Strong commercial awareness, with experience supporting business development and building strategic client relationships
• A proven track record of driving technical excellence, innovation, engineering standards and continuous improvement
• Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills, with experience leading geographically dispersed, multidisciplinary teams
• Chartered Engineer status (or equivalent) with a relevant professional institution
• You will be an inspiring and collaborative leader, committed to developing people, championing innovation and digital delivery, and promoting engineering quality, safety and integrity across the business

This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of Process Technology within one of the UK’s leading water engineering consultancies. You’ll influence technical strategy, develop outstanding people, work on nationally significant programmes and help solve some of the industry’s biggest challenges around resilience, sustainability, net zero and resource recovery.

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Location: Flexible / Hybrid UK
Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Shape the future of engineering excellence

We are looking for an experienced and influential E&ICA Chief Engineer to lead and develop our Electrical, Instrumentation, Control & Automation discipline across the business.

This is a strategic leadership role with responsibility for technical governance, standards, innovation, capability development and engineering assurance. As the principal technical authority for E&ICA, you will play a key role in defining our engineering strategy, driving best practice and ensuring technical excellence across a diverse portfolio of infrastructure projects.

Working closely with the Chief Engineers Group and senior business leaders, you will help shape the future of our engineering capability while fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement.

Why join Binnies?

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• 9-day fortnight option
• Enhanced pension contribution
• Professional membership fees paid
• Support for continued professional development
• Opportunities to shape the future of engineering across a growing business
• Work on nationally significant infrastructure and water projects
• A collaborative, people-focused culture that encourages innovation and continuous improvement

What you'll be doing

• Owning the E&ICA discipline strategy, technical roadmap and standards.
• Acting as the principal technical authority for E&ICA across the business.
• Ensuring technical quality, consistency and compliance across all projects.
• Providing senior technical leadership and guidance on complex engineering challenges.
• Oversee E&ICA deliverable reviews and technical governance.
• Chairing design reviews and driving the resolution of key technical risks.
• Championing safety in design, sustainability, carbon reduction and innovation.
• Supporting bids, strategic opportunities and key client relationships.
• Driving the adoption of emerging technologies and smarter ways of working.
• Developing discipline capability, succession plans and future technical leaders.
• Mentoring and coaching engineers while supporting professional registration.

About you

You'll be a recognised technical leader with extensive experience in Electrical, Instrumentation, Control & Automation engineering and a passion for developing people and driving technical excellence.

You'll bring:

• Degree-qualified, Chartered Engineer and member of a relevant professional institution such as the IET or InstMC.
• Significant senior-level E&ICA experience within infrastructure, utilities, water or similar industries.
• Proven technical authority with experience of making decisions on complex engineering challenges.
• Strong track record in multidisciplinary delivery, technical assurance and risk management.
• Commercial awareness and ability to balance quality, risk, cost and programme outcomes.
• Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, coaching and communication skills.
• Proven ability to develop engineering talent and future technical leaders.

Why this role?

This is an opportunity to influence engineering at a business-wide level. You'll help define how we deliver technical excellence, embrace innovation, develop future talent and respond to the changing needs of clients, regulators and society.

If you're looking for a role where you can make a lasting impact on engineering standards, technical leadership and the future direction of infrastructure delivery, we'd love to hear from you.

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Our work in these regions is focussed on the water sector e.g. flood, coast, reservoirs, nature based solutions and water utility projects but we also work in a range of other sectors such as ports, transport and renewable power. Our scale of projects range from nationally significant infrastructure projects to local river restoration. There will be opportunity to work on our projects across the country as well as in these regions.

The role can be full time or hybrid in one of our offices in Chester, Swansea, or Birmingham. Or we can offer remote working.

The role will be primarily technical but also opportunities for team and line management/mentoring if that is your interest.

We are a friendly team who pride ourselves on being at the forefront of environmental best practice and innovation, including digital EIA. Our environmental professionals are empowered to work closely with our multi-disciplinary teams and shape projects to deliver smarter and more sustainable solutions. For instance Binnies includes Solutions By Nature; with a specific focus on delivering nature-based solutions via blue-green infrastructure to the water industry.

Binnies hold the IEMA EIA Quality Mark, which is a benchmark of our high standards in EIA delivery.

About the Role

The role will include:

• Co-ordinating all stages of Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) including SEA and the range of other environmental assessments and consents such as WFD, HRA, and planning.
• Provide the checker, reviewer and/or approver role for environmental deliverables; driving technical quality.
• Providing line management and mentoring to members of the Environmental Team.
• Liaison with clients and other stakeholders.
• Supporting tenders.
• Supporting recruitment.

Qualifications/Requirements

The role is suitable for an Environmental professional with full professional membership (such as IEMA, IES or CIWEM). In addition, should possess and be able to demonstrate the following qualifications, skills and knowledge:

• An environmental related degree
• Chartered with a relevant institute (or close to obtaining)

• A thorough understanding of EIA, sustainability and consenting (planning, HRA, WFD etc.)

• Excellent written and oral communication
• Excellent people skills and ideally previous management/supervisory experience
• Understanding of commercial drivers of consultancy and ability to manage and work to programme and budget
• Hold a full UK driving licence
• Previous consultancy experience.

Experience of construction stage delivery would be an advantage but not essential.

Previous project/commercial management is not required for this role as we have dedicated Project Managers to allow a technical focus on projects.

We would welcome applicants of Senior Level and above and we can flex salary based on grade and experience. Start date is flexible.

If you would like to make an informal inquiry about the role then please contact Emma Stevens on stevense@binnies.com or through LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/dr-emma-stevens

Job Title: Electrical Engineer

Location: Peterborough (Hybrid options 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)

At Anglian Water, we’re Always Exploring – ensuring we remain competitive, attractive, and rewarding for both existing and prospective employees. By Doing The Right Thing, we’re committed to recognising and rewarding our people fairly and transparently, while Building Trust through a culture that prioritises health, safety, and wellbeing.

Your Purpose

As an Electrical Engineer within one of our four business units, you’ll provide Electrical Engineering technical input to projects in the Anglian Water region.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Design and specify LV electrical installations and distribution systems particular specifications schedules, data sheets and drawings.

• Design and specify LV Assemblies particular specifications schedules, data sheets and drawings (i.e. MCC, LV Switchboards and Control Panels)

• Review LV electrical designs produced by framework contractors (i.e. electrical schematics, cable calculations and termination diagrams)

• Liaise with others on technical issues, the construction team, operations, suppliers, and utility companies.

• Specify and select instrumentation based on the process design.

About You

You will ideally have:

• Demonstrable experience as an Electrical Design Engineer

• Strong Electrical Engineering background

• Willingness to be collaborative and work with a multi disciplined team, working together to solve complex problems

• Experience in the Water Industry is an advantage

• As site visits will be required, you will need a full UK driving licence.

Depending on your skills, experience, and interests, you could be aligned to one of our four business units:

Place Based Thinking

The Place Based Thinking team delivers some of the largest and most complex projects across the @one Alliance. Made up of six Senior Project Manager teams, we oversee 19 catchments, covering key sites such as Whitlingham, Flag Fen, Great Billing, Cotton Valley, Bedford, Colchester, and Ipswich Cliff Quays. These projects involve managing all parts of the network from rising and gravity mains, pumping stations, high spilling overflows, and water recycling centres.

Water

The Water Business Unit provides strategic support across the clean water network, covering both system performance and infrastructure planning. We assess the future hydraulic state of the network in response to population growth and increased demand, support the design and delivery of capital and infrastructure schemes to ensure hydraulic resilience, and work with optimisation teams to enhance overall network efficiency.

Water Recycling (East and West)

Our Water Recycling Business Unit, split into East and West regions, is responsible for the collection, conveyance, and treatment of wastewater across an extensive network. We operate over 76,000 km of sewerage infrastructure and 1,163 treatment centres, ensuring safe and sustainable discharge to the environment while driving innovation and environmental performance.

Why Join Us?

This is a fantastic opportunity to work with one of the UK’s most successful capital delivery alliances. You’ll have the chance to contribute to cutting‑edge projects that shape the future of water infrastructure, working alongside a team of experts across various disciplines. We offer a culture that values innovation, continuous learning, and professional growth, with a focus on delivering sustainable solutions that make a positive environmental impact.

At Anglian Water's @one Alliance, we believe in being Safer Every Day

Safety is at the heart of everything we do. Being Safer Every Day means making positive choices, moment by moment, to protect ourselves and those around us. We create a culture where health, safety and wellbeing come first.

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Acting as a key environmental contact for project teams, you will support the effective management of environmental risks and opportunities throughout the construction phase, ensuring compliance with environmental legislation, regulatory requirements, client commitments, and industry best practice. The role will involve working closely with construction managers, site teams, contractors, and clients to promote high environmental standards and drive continual improvement in environmental performance.

Key responsibilities will include the preparation, implementation, and review of Construction Environmental Management Plans (CEMPs) and associated environmental documentation; undertaking site inspections, audits, and compliance assessments; monitoring environmental performance; and providing practical advice and guidance to support the successful delivery of projects including identifying opportunities to enhance environmental outcomes for Binnies projects.

The role will also include undertaking Environmental Clerk of Works (EnvCoW) duties on behalf of clients, providing independent environmental monitoring and site inspections on works managed by third parties.

As a sponsor of the Association of Environmental Clerk of Works (AEnvCoW), Binnies is committed to promoting excellence in environmental site supervision, and protection of the natural and built environment during project delivery.

You will become part of Binnies' national environmental team, a well-established and collaborative group of specialists across disciplines including environmental management, environmental impact assessment, ecology, landscape, water environment, and sustainability. Binnies is committed to supporting continued professional development and will encourage opportunities to gain further experience, qualifications, and professional accreditations.

The location for this role is flexible. However, candidates should be able to travel regularly to project sites across one or more of the following regions: Wales, the North West (United Utilities region), and the South East (Southern Water region).

We offer remote working arrangements, alongside access to a network of offices across the UK for use when not on site if you would prefer.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide environmental advice and support across multiple live construction sites.
• Act as the first point of contact for site teams on environmental matters.
• Ensure compliance with environmental legislation, permits, consents, and project requirements.
• Support construction teams with method statements, risk assessments, and environmental management plans.
• Undertake regular site inspections and audits, identifying issues and driving corrective actions.
• Respond reactively to environmental incidents, queries, or emerging risks.
• Liaise with project managers, contractors, regulators, and internal specialists as required.
• Support transition from design into construction, ensuring environmental risks are appropriately managed.
• Maintain clear records, reporting, and communication with the wider project and environmental teams.

Skills & Experience:

• Degree or equivalent qualification in environmental science, environmental management, or a related discipline.
• Experience working in an environmental advisory role on construction or infrastructure projects (water sector experience desirable).
• Strong working knowledge of UK environmental legislation and best practice.
• Experience supporting construction sites and engaging confidently with site teams.
• Ability to manage multiple sites and priorities simultaneously.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Membership of the Association of Environmental Clerk of Works or CIEEM desirable but not essential.
• Full UK driving licence.

Estimator

Location: Peterborough/ Hybrid

Who are we? 

Here within the @one Alliance we are a totally collaborative organisation made up of our eight partner companies (Anglian Water, Balfour Beatty, Barhale, Binnies, MMB, MWH Treatment, Skanska and SWECO) and our extended supply chain, delivering over half of Anglian Water’s capital investment programme. 

Water and the natural environment are the foundation of life, society, and our economy. The East of England is home to unique rivers, wetlands, and coastlines—but it is also one of the most water-stressed regions in the UK. With one of the most ambitious capital investment programmes in the industry, we are delivering resilient water supplies, enabling sustainable growth, tackling climate change, and protecting the natural environment.

The Opportunity

We are looking for an Estimator to support the successful delivery of projects across the region, either within our Central Estimating Team or embedded in a Business Unit.

You’ll work across a diverse portfolio including, Water & Water Recycling Treatment Plants, Pipelines and Pumping Stations & Reservoirs and Network Storage.

You’ll play an important role in preparing cost estimates, supporting project teams, and contributing to continuous improvement within the alliance.

What You’ll Be Doing

Estimating & Project Support

• Prepare CAPEX estimates at all project stages—from early optioneering through to detailed design and target cost development

• Work with multi-disciplinary teams to understand and quantify project scope

• Engage with suppliers and subcontractors to gather cost information

• Use estimating software and MS Excel to produce accurate estimates

Systems & Improvement

• Learn and apply @one Alliance estimating systems and processes

• Support improvements by identifying best practice and efficiencies

• Cost Modelling & Innovation

• Help develop cost models for repeatable project elements

• Work with digital tools, including 3D models, to understand scope

Cost Base & Data Management

• Maintain and update cost databases and quotation libraries

• Identify discrepancies between market rates and internal cost data

• Liaise with Procurement for early engagement and cost validation

Commercial & Cost Capture

• Collaborate with delivery teams to ensure smooth handover of estimates

• Structure estimates to align with Anglian Water cost capture requirements

Health, Safety & Wellbeing

• Promote a strong “Safer Every Day” culture

• Follow all H&S policies and procedures

• Actively contribute to continuous improvement and a zero-accident environment

About You

Qualifications & Experience

• This role is ideal for someone with estimating experience who is ready to develop their career further.

• Degree in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or equivalent experience

• Experience in construction, infrastructure, utilities, or similar sectors (desirable)

• Exposure to estimating software and contractor/subcontractor environments (desirable)

• Understanding of civil, mechanical, electrical, or process engineering disciplines

Key Skills

• Strong numerical and analytical skills

• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities

• Motivated, proactive, and eager to learn

• Able to manage workload and meet deadlines

• Confident using MS Office (especially Excel)

Why Join @one Alliance?

• Be part of a major infrastructure programme shaping the region’s future

• Gain exposure to large-scale, multidisciplinary projects

• Work in a collaborative and supportive environment

• Develop your career with opportunities to grow into senior roles

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This role supports our growing portfolio of water and catchment work, including working with the Solutions By Nature team who design, develop and deliver environmental solutions that build lasting resilience in the natural world. This offers the chance to be a pivotal part of river restoration schemes, seeing project through from feasibility to delivery.

We are happy to welcome you into one of our offices in Redhill, Bradford on Avon, Swansea, Birmingham or Chester but we are open to candidates from across the country and can discuss flexible working.

We are a close team and have active Environmental Communities of Practice, including for our Water and Catchments professionals. Binnies pride ourselves on being at the forefront of environmental best practice and innovation and our environmental consultants are empowered to work closely with our multi-disciplinary teams and shape projects to deliver smarter and more sustainable solutions. Binnies hold the IEMA EIA Quality Mark which is a benchmark of our high standards in EIA delivery and is also a registered Ecological (CIEEM) and Landscape Practice (Landscape Institute).

About the Role:

• Leading on geomorphology surveys, including walkovers, fluvial audits and site-specific surveys
• Production and review of Water Framework Directive Compliance Assessments to support environmental assessments.
• Leading on river restoration design development catchment studies and Natural Flood Risk Management projects.
• Support the watercourse element of Biodiversity Net Gain assessments, including baseline surveys, baseline and post-intervention metric calculations, reporting and habitat management and monitoring plans.
• Lead on the design and delivery of Water Industry National Environment Programme (WINEP) projects.
• Advise on implications for the water environment from engineering designs, as well as development of mitigation and enhancement opportunities
• Liaising with project teams, clients, stakeholders and the public as required
• Act as a technical lead on projects, disseminating technical progress of projects to the PM team.
• Contribution to bidding and procuring work.
• Line management responsibilities may be required.

About You:

The role is suitable for an experienced environmental professional with full professional membership (such as CIWEM, IES or IEMA). You should possess and be able to demonstrate the following qualifications, skills and knowledge:

• An environmental related degree
• Chartered status with a relevant institute.
• Background in fluvial geomorphology/hydromorphology
• Understanding of Water Environment Regulation (WFD) Compliance Assessments
• Experience of catchment management and projects, working with inter-disciplinary teams
• Have an ability to understand and apply analytical tools and models and manage data
• Experience of river restoration/wetland design
• Excellent written and oral communication
• Hold a full UK driving licence

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 (part time available, remote working)
• Flexible benefits e.g. buy annual leave, 9 day fortnight agreement, varying pension contributions, options for private healthcare

Location: East of England
Business: @one Alliance
Salary: Competitive, depending on experience
Contract: Permanent
Working Pattern: Hybrid / Flexible

Are you a Graduate Civil Engineer looking to build your career in the water industry?

We’re looking for a Graduate Civil Engineer to join our team and play a key role in delivering innovative and sustainable clean water and wastewater infrastructure projects across the East of England.

Working as part of the @one Alliance, you’ll have the opportunity to work alongside experienced engineers and multidisciplinary teams, developing your technical knowledge and gaining valuable experience across projects from feasibility and optioneering through to detailed design and construction.

What will you be doing?

As a Graduate Civil Engineer, you’ll support the development and delivery of civil engineering designs, while learning from experienced colleagues and contributing to projects that make a real difference to communities and the environment.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the development and coordination of civil engineering designs and multidisciplinary teams.
• Assisting with the delivery of clean water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Applying engineering principles, British Standards and Eurocodes to the design of civil engineering and reinforced concrete structures.
• Supporting the design of pipelines, including pressure and gravity systems, open channels and closed conduits.
• Producing technical sketches and contributing to design development and modelling.
• Supporting projects from feasibility and optioneering through to detailed design and construction.
• Using CAD and relevant engineering software to support design and modelling activities.
• Assisting with design risk assessments and ensuring appropriate risk management is considered throughout the design process.
• Supporting the preparation of Pre-Construction Information and Health & Safety documentation.
• Assisting with site surveys, site investigations and topographical survey requirements.
• Working with contractors, specialist suppliers and other disciplines to resolve technical queries and support project delivery.
• Contributing to quality assurance and ensuring designs comply with relevant standards and requirements.
• Monitoring design progress against programme, cost and quality requirements.
• Identifying opportunities for innovation and more efficient ways of working.

The role will also involve developing strong relationships with clients, operational teams, contractors and colleagues across different disciplines.

What are we looking for?

We’re looking for someone who is enthusiastic about developing their career in civil engineering and has a genuine interest in the water and wastewater sector.

You'll ideally have:

• A BEng, MEng or MSc in Civil or Structural Engineering, with a minimum 2:2 degree classification.
• Knowledge of structural calculations for concrete structures such as slabs, beams and liquid-retaining structures.
• An understanding of British Standards, Eurocodes and relevant industry guidance.
• Experience or knowledge of civil engineering design within the water and wastewater industry.
• Competence using Microsoft Office and relevant engineering software such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Revit, Robot, STAAD Pro or TEDDS.
• The ability to produce clear technical sketches and communicate design ideas effectively.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills.
• Good analytical and report-writing skills.
• A willingness and enthusiasm to learn and develop.

Working towards Chartered Engineer status through an appropriate professional institution, such as the Institution of Civil Engineers or Institution of Structural Engineers, would be desirable.

Why join us?

This is an excellent opportunity to start your career within a collaborative engineering environment, gaining hands-on experience across a wide range of water and wastewater projects.

You'll work alongside experienced technical professionals, develop your design capability and have the opportunity to contribute to projects focused on creating safe, resilient water supplies and protecting the natural environment across the East of England.

We’re looking for people who build trust, do the right thing and are always exploring — behaviours that underpin how the team works together and delivers for customers, communities and the environment.

Ready to start your career in civil engineering?

If you’re a Graduate Civil Engineer who wants to develop your technical skills while working on meaningful infrastructure projects, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and take the next step in your engineering career.

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Salary: £30,500
Location: Redhill, Chester, Swansea
Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Closing Date: 06/01/2026

The Role

Binnies, part of the RSK Group, is seeking motivated Graduate Civil Engineers to join its Delivery team, based in Redhill, Chester and Swansea.

The Delivery team is responsible for consulting, delivering and managing critical infrastructure projects within the water sector. This role provides an excellent opportunity for a recent Civil Engineering graduate to develop their technical and professional skills while working towards professional qualification.

You will work closely with experienced engineers and wider project teams, supporting projects both locally and, where required, nationally. The role will involve working from the office as well as attending client offices and project sites, so a willingness and ability to travel is essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver defined packages of work safely, efficiently and within agreed budgets and timescales.
• Develop an understanding of project scope, client requirements and contractual changes.
• Understand customer needs and translate both basic and performance requirements into effective engineering solutions.
• Support feasibility studies, optioneering, outline design and detailed design activities.
• Manage and prioritise workloads across multiple projects.
• Produce clear, concise and high-quality technical deliverables tailored to the intended audience.
• Work collaboratively with Engineering Managers, Project Managers and Regional Delivery Directors.
• Contribute effectively within multidisciplinary project teams and support the successful delivery of client requirements.

About You

This opportunity is ideally suited to a recent Civil Engineering or Water and Environmental Management graduate who is looking to join an accredited graduate training scheme and develop the experience and competencies required to achieve professional qualification.

We are looking for someone who can demonstrate:

• A degree in Civil Engineering from an ICE-accredited university.
• Strong academic performance, particularly in STEM subjects and/or Geography.
• A genuine interest in developing a career within the water and infrastructure sector.
• The ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to work under pressure, manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• A creative, practical and solution-focused approach to engineering challenges.
• Strong organisational, planning and problem-solving skills.
• A proactive, methodical and professional approach to both individual and team-based work.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Good computer literacy, with knowledge of AutoCAD and GIS being advantageous.
• A willingness to continuously develop your technical knowledge, skills and professional capabilities.
• A clear ambition to progress your engineering career and work towards professional qualification.

Why Join Binnies?

At Binnies, we aim to create an environment where people are empowered to learn, develop and build successful careers. We promote a culture based on respect, inclusion and collaboration, with employee wellbeing and work-life balance at the heart of our approach.

With more than 100 years of experience, Binnies has developed a strong and supportive working culture. We offer flexible and hybrid working arrangements and are committed to providing an inclusive environment where people from diverse backgrounds can thrive and progress.

Benefits

• Competitive salary of £30,500.
• Flexible benefits package, including the option to buy additional annual leave.
• Flexible pension contribution options.
• Private healthcare options.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.

Salary: £30,500
Location: Redhill, Chester, Bradford on Avon, Swansea and Birmingham
Closing Date: 06/01/2027

The Role

Binnies, part of the RSK Group, is looking for a motivated and talented Graduate Civil Engineer to join its Flood, Coast and Environment team. The team delivers and manages critical infrastructure projects across the water sector, helping to protect communities, improve environmental resilience, and support sustainable water management.

As a Graduate Civil Engineer, you will join an experienced team of engineers and technical specialists, contributing to a diverse range of projects across flood risk management, coastal engineering, and the wider water and environmental sectors. Based in one of our regional offices, you will work closely with local engineering teams, with opportunities to contribute to projects nationwide. The ability to travel to client offices and project sites is essential.

This role offers an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate to develop their technical knowledge, gain practical engineering experience, and work towards professional qualification through an accredited graduate development programme.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver assigned packages of work within agreed budgets and timescales, ensuring client requirements are met.
• Develop an understanding of project scope, contractual obligations, and potential changes to project requirements.
• Understand and interpret client briefs, including fundamental and performance requirements.
• Undertake feasibility assessments, options appraisals, and outline and detailed engineering design.
• Manage workloads effectively across multiple projects, balancing competing priorities and deadlines.
• Prepare clear, concise, and accurate technical deliverables appropriate to the intended audience.
• Work collaboratively with Engineering Managers, Project Managers, Regional Delivery Directors, and other project stakeholders.
• Contribute to the successful delivery of multidisciplinary projects through effective communication, practical problem-solving, and sound engineering judgement.

About You

This opportunity is ideally suited to a recent Civil Engineering or Water and Environmental Management graduate who is keen to build a career in the water sector and develop the knowledge, experience, and competencies required to achieve professional qualification.

We are looking for someone who can demonstrate:

• A degree in Civil Engineering from an ICE-accredited university, or a relevant equivalent qualification.
• Good A-level grades in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) subjects and/or Geography.
• An ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
• A genuine interest in water, flood risk management, coastal engineering, and environmental projects.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to work under pressure, manage competing priorities, and meet project deadlines.
• Creative and practical thinking, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective planning, organisational, and time-management abilities.
• A proactive and methodical approach to problem-solving, both independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality work.
• Strong computer literacy; knowledge of AutoCAD and GIS would be advantageous.
• A commitment to continuous learning, professional development, and career progression.

Why Join Binnies?

At Binnies, we aim to create an environment where people feel empowered to learn, develop, and build successful careers. We promote a culture of respect, inclusion, and collaboration, with employee wellbeing and work-life balance at the heart of our approach.

With more than 100 years of experience, Binnies has developed a strong and supportive working culture. We offer flexible and hybrid working arrangements and are committed to providing an inclusive environment where people from diverse backgrounds can thrive and progress.

As part of Binnies and the wider RSK Group, you will have the opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals, contribute to meaningful water and environmental infrastructure projects, and develop the technical and professional skills needed to progress your engineering career.

Benefits

• Competitive salary of £30,500.
• Flexible benefits package, including the option to buy additional annual leave.
• Flexible pension contribution options.
• Private healthcare options.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.

Company: Binnies, an RSK Group company
Salary: £30,500 per annum
Locations: Swansea, Birmingham, Chester, Leeds, Redhill or London

The Opportunity

Binnies, part of the RSK Group, is seeking a motivated Graduate Civil Engineer to join its Water Services team. Working across the UK, the team provides consultancy, design, delivery and project management services for critical water infrastructure projects.

This opportunity is ideal for a recent Civil Engineering or Water and Environmental Management graduate who is eager to develop their technical expertise, gain practical industry experience and work towards professional qualification through an accredited graduate training scheme.

You will be based in one of our UK offices, working closely with local engineering teams on a range of projects. Some projects may involve collaboration with colleagues and clients nationwide, so the ability to travel to client offices and project sites is essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver defined work packages within agreed budgets and project schedules, ensuring client requirements are met.
• Understand project scope, identify potential changes and recognise contractual implications.
• Interpret client briefs and understand fundamental design and performance requirements.
• Undertake feasibility studies, option appraisals, outline designs and detailed design activities.
• Manage competing priorities and balance workloads across multiple projects.
• Prepare clear, concise and technically appropriate deliverables for different audiences.
• Work collaboratively with Engineering Managers, Project Managers, Regional Delivery Directors and multidisciplinary project teams.

About You

We are looking for a graduate who is enthusiastic about civil engineering, passionate about the water sector and committed to developing the skills required for a successful engineering career.

You should demonstrate the following qualifications, skills and attributes:

• A degree in Civil Engineering from a university accredited by the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE), or a relevant Water and Environmental Management qualification where appropriate.
• Good A-level grades in STEM subjects and/or Geography.
• The ability to collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
• A genuine interest in water infrastructure and related engineering challenges.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to work under pressure, manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Creative and practical thinking, supported by sound engineering judgement.
• Strong planning, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• A proactive, systematic and methodical approach to individual and team-based tasks.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Good IT skills; knowledge of AutoCAD and GIS would be an advantage.
• A commitment to continuous learning, technical development and professional progression.

Why Join Binnies?

At Binnies, we are committed to creating an environment where our people can learn, develop and build rewarding careers. Our culture is built on respect, inclusion and collaboration, with employee wellbeing and work-life balance at its core.

With more than 100 years of experience, we offer a supportive working environment where graduates can develop their technical capabilities, gain valuable project experience and learn from experienced engineering professionals.

We also provide flexible and hybrid working arrangements and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where people from diverse backgrounds can thrive and progress.

Benefits

• Competitive starting salary of £30,500 per annum.
• Flexible benefits package, including the option to purchase additional annual leave.
• Flexible pension contribution options.
• Private healthcare options.
• Opportunities for professional development, structured training and career progression.
• Support towards achieving professional engineering qualification.

Location: East of England
Business: Binnies, part of the RSK Group
Alliance: @one Alliance
Reporting to: Design Manager

About the Role

Are you a recent Electrical Engineering graduate looking to build your career in the water industry?

We’re looking for a Graduate Electrical Engineer to join our team at Binnies, working as part of the @one Alliance. This is an exciting opportunity to develop your technical skills and gain hands-on experience working on clean water and wastewater projects.

You’ll be supported throughout your development by a dedicated workplace mentor, who will help you build the knowledge, skills and behaviours required to progress towards becoming a fully competent Electrical Engineer.

What You'll Be Doing

As a Graduate Electrical Engineer, you’ll gain experience across a range of design and project activities, including:

• Supporting the delivery of clean water and wastewater non-infrastructure design projects.

• Developing your understanding and application of relevant British Standards and Water Industry Mechanical and Electrical Specifications (WIMES).

• Supporting the design of LV and MV electrical installations, assemblies and associated equipment.

• Developing knowledge of control, automation, monitoring and telemetry systems.

• Supporting the selection of instrumentation.

• Producing clear and concise drawings, specifications, schedules and datasheets for tender.

• Considering risk elimination and reduction when undertaking design activities.

• Developing your understanding of requirements including the Electricity at Work Regulations (EaWR) and DSEAR, where applicable.

• Supporting the preparation of Health and Safety Files and Designers Quality Assurance documentation.

• Assisting with technical queries during construction and developing an awareness of cost, health and safety and structural integrity.

• Progressing projects from feasibility through detailed design to construction.

• Attending and documenting site surveys, identifying opportunities, risks and mitigation measures.

• Supporting site investigations and reviewing results.

• Assessing existing site power consumption and the condition of electrical installations and operational technology infrastructure.

• Working collaboratively with colleagues across different engineering disciplines and with clients, operational teams and third parties.

• Researching and contributing innovative ideas and new ways of working to improve project delivery.

Your Development

This role is designed to give you the experience and support you need to develop your engineering career.

You will:

• Have a dedicated workplace mentor to support your development.

• Complete work-based learning to the required standard.

• Begin the process of working towards professional qualifications with the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET).

• Gain practical experience across different stages of engineering projects.

• Develop your technical, commercial, communication and project management skills.

What We're Looking For

Essential

• A minimum 2:2 degree in a relevant discipline.

• Evidence of experience within a project engineering environment in a relevant engineering discipline.

• A good level of technical knowledge, with an understanding of how different engineering disciplines interact.

• Strong communication, collaboration and stakeholder management skills.

• Strong IT skills.

• Proven problem-solving ability.

Health & Safety

Health and safety is central to everything we do. You’ll be expected to contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and maintain high standards of health and safety throughout your work.

This includes following safe working practices, completing required training and audits, reporting near misses and working with colleagues and the Health & Safety team to continually improve our processes.

Why Join Binnies?

At Binnies, you’ll have the opportunity to build your career while contributing to projects that make a real difference to communities and the environment.

As part of the @one Alliance, you’ll work alongside experienced professionals and gain exposure to major water infrastructure projects, while being supported through your early career development.

We believe in building trust, doing the right thing and always exploring new ways to improve. You’ll be encouraged to share ideas, learn from others and develop your skills in an environment where collaboration and continuous improvement are valued.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your engineering career, we’d love to hear from you.

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Location: East of England
Business: Binnies, part of the RSK Group
Alliance: @one Alliance
Reporting to: Design Manager

About the Role

Are you a recent Mechanical Engineering graduate looking to build your career in the water industry?

We’re looking for a Graduate Mechanical Engineer to join our team at Binnies, working as part of the @one Alliance.

This is an exciting opportunity to develop your technical skills and gain practical experience working on water and water recycling projects. You’ll become part of multi-disciplinary project teams, providing mechanical engineering capability and design expertise to help develop and deliver TOTEX solutions.

The role is predominantly based in the design office, with occasional visits to site.

What You'll Be Doing

As a Graduate Mechanical Engineer, you’ll gain experience across a broad range of mechanical engineering and project activities, including:

• Designing mechanical and hydraulic systems for treatment plant processes.

• Supporting the design of pumping systems.

• Developing designs for mechanical building services.

• Supporting the design and integration of power generation systems, including export, peak lopping, standby and associated facilities.

• Supporting the integration of package plant.

• Developing mechanical equipment designs for hazardous areas in line with DSEAR requirements.

• Supporting the design and integration of bespoke solutions within existing treatment processes.

• Applying Anglian Water Engineering standards and standard products in accordance with project requirements.

• Contributing to the development of standard products and industrialised package solutions.

• Ensuring projects meet required timescales, budgets and quality standards, escalating issues where appropriate.

Commercial Awareness

You’ll develop an understanding of the TOTEX approach, considering both capital and maintenance requirements when developing engineering solutions.

You’ll also gain experience in understanding root cause analysis and how this contributes to developing effective TOTEX solutions.

Working With Others

You’ll work alongside people from a range of partner organisations and engineering disciplines, learning from their knowledge and experience while contributing your own ideas.

You’ll be encouraged to:

• Build effective working relationships across the Alliance and with the client.

• Work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams.

• Communicate clearly and consistently.

• Listen to ideas and feedback from colleagues.

• Contribute to an open and collaborative working environment.

Innovation & Development

We want you to keep developing your technical knowledge and stay up to date with developments within the industry.

You’ll have the opportunity to discuss new technologies, innovations and ideas with colleagues across the business and contribute to finding new and improved ways of working.

What We're Looking For

Essential

• A degree in Mechanical Engineering (BEng or MEng).

• The ability to work in an open and collaborative way, developing effective relationships across Alliance teams and with the client.

• A rigorous approach to projects and tasks, with a focus on accurate and timely delivery and decision-making.

Desirable

It would be beneficial if you have:

• Knowledge of mechanical design experience within a similar business environment.

• A broad understanding of electrical control, instrumentation and switchgear equipment and suppliers.

• An understanding of defined stage-gate delivery processes and how these impact people, processes and your role.

• An ability to take responsibility for team projects and outputs.

• A proactive approach to identifying problems, taking ownership and offering solutions.

Health & Safety

Health and safety is central to everything we do. You’ll be expected to contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and help maintain consistent H&S standards.

This includes following safe working practices, completing required audits and training, complying with company procedures and reporting near misses through the appropriate channels.

Why Join Binnies?

At Binnies, you’ll have the opportunity to build your engineering career while contributing to projects that support resilient water supplies and protect the natural environment.

As part of the @one Alliance, you’ll work with colleagues across multiple disciplines and partner organisations, gaining valuable experience within the water industry.

We believe in building trust, doing the right thing and always exploring. You’ll be encouraged to learn from those around you, share ideas, take responsibility and look for ways to improve how we work.

If you’re ready to start your career in mechanical engineering and want to develop your skills within the water industry, we’d love to hear from you.

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