Civil Design Engineer / Engineering Manager

Following major AMP8 framework wins, Binnies (part of the RSK Group) is expanding its UK Water Services capability. We are seeking a Chartered Civil Engineer who is passionate about technical excellence, mentoring, and knowledge sharing. This role is ideal for an experienced engineer who enjoys managing engineering teams and being the go-to technical authority, acting as a subject matter expert (SME) across civil engineering disciplines while supporting and developing our in-house talent within a collaborative design environment. You will play a pivotal role in shaping high-quality, sustainable water and wastewater solutions while strengthening technical capability across our business. Why Binnies? At Binnies, we don't just deliver meaningful projects - we develop people and careers. As part of the global RSK Group, you'll have access to:

• complex, high-profile UK and international water projects such as SESRO and Water & Wastewater Projects for Thames Water and Southern Water,
• a strong technical community with opportunities to influence standards and best practice,
• a culture that values mentoring, technical leadership, and continuous improvement,
• flexible working arrangements that support work-life balance.
What You'll Be Doing As a Senior Civil Design Engineer / Engineering Manager, you will:
• act as the civil engineering subject matter expert across multiple,
• lead and review complex civil engineering designs, calculations, reports, and specifications,
• provide technical assurance, guidance, and problem-solving support to project teams,
• be the first point of contact for civil engineering technical queries,
• support the development and application of standards, tools, and best practice,
• mentor, coach, and train graduate and junior engineers, fostering technical confidence and capability,
• contribute to design reviews, risk management, and value engineering,
• collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, contractors, and clients,
• support cost, programme, and quality objectives through sound technical decision-making.
  
  We're looking for a technically strong, people-focused engineer who enjoys sharing knowledge and raising standards.
Essential:
• Chartered Civil Engineer (CEng) status.
• Proven experience delivering detailed design within the water or wastewater sector.
• Strong technical judgement and ability to provide clear, pragmatic guidance.
• Passion for mentoring, training, and developing our in-house talent.
• Excellent communication skills with the confidence to engage clients and stakeholders.
Desirable:
• Experience in undertaking engineering manager role on multi-disciplinary engineering projects
• Experience with UK water industry clients.
• Familiarity with industry design standards and assurance processes.
• Coordination of overseas resources.
• Experience contributing to technical communities, guidance, or innovation initiatives., If you're a Chartered Civil Engineer who wants to lead technically, develop others, and be recognised as a trusted expert, this is an opportunity to make a lasting impact.
  
  Join Binnies and help shape the next generation of engineers - and the future of the UK water sector., We develop intelligent solutions using our award-winning integrated planning and design approach to deliver functional infrastructure and lasting environmental and social legacies. This is backed by a culture that has stayed true since our foundation over 100 years ago. We create new possibilities for humanity through our innovative approach to delivery.
Together with our clients, we are always striving to find a smarter way to deliver projects. From providing low carbon, sustainable and resilient water solutions, flood alleviation and environment services, to connecting people with insights and data. Our business exists to improve the quality of life for our local communities today and for generations to come. Binnies is part of the RSK Group, a leading integrated environmental, engineering, and technical services business providing dynamic, multidisciplinary services to a wide range of sectors. RSK was founded in 1989 and has grown considerably since then. In fact, Environment Analyst recently highlighted RSK's growth commenting, "Few companies in the environmental services sector can claim to be expanding at the same pace as RSK." RSK operates as a group of synergistic businesses with a growth strategy centred on diversification to build a resilient business that can withstand external pressures while also bringing more value to clients and opportunities to employees.

At Binnies, we recognise and reward our people. Our benefits include:
• 9-day working fortnight
• Competitive pension scheme
• 33 days annual leave
• One paid volunteering day per year
• Enhanced parental leave
• Private medical cover
• Annual bonus (subject to company and individual performance)