Innovation Analyst

As we prepare for AMP8, our most ambitious period yet, we'll be delivering an even broader range of innovative and environmentally-driven infrastructure projects - from urban drainage to nature-based solutions like constructed wetlands.
Why join us?
We're tackling some of the biggest environmental challenges of our time-head on. Serving one of the UK's fastest-growing and most water-stressed regions, we're investing in bold, innovative solutions to secure a sustainable future for our communities and our natural world. Join us and be part of a team that's passionate about protecting the environment, driving meaningful change, and supporting a thriving East of England. You'll contribute to projects that make a real difference-powered by data, driven by collaboration, and rooted in purpose.
What you'll be doing:
Champion innovation by actively contributing ideas and supporting the development of creative solutions to business challenges.
Take initiative in exploring new concepts, helping to assess their feasibility and potential impact.
Represent the team at internal and external events, staying informed on industry trends and sharing insights to inspire others.
Support the development of business cases by analysing data to identify opportunities for improvement and innovation.
Contribute to the successful delivery of innovation projects that align with organisational goals and deliver positive outcomes for people, communities, and the environment.
Identify opportunities where innovation can add value or improve efficiency within commercial processes.
Build and maintain positive, inclusive relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support collaboration and knowledge sharing.
Work with the communications team to help craft and deliver clear, engaging messages that advocate for innovation.

Degree in a STEM subject (Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths) or a related discipline.
Familiarity with tools for data analysis, collaboration, or innovation management (e.g., Excel, Power BI, Miro, or similar platforms).
Experience working with data-quantitative or qualitative analysis.
Previous involvement in projects related to innovation, carbon, or social value is advantageous but not essential.
Awareness of water, infrastructure, or sustainability challenges.

We're the @one Alliance - a ground-breaking collaboration between Anglian Water and seven industry-leading partners: Balfour Beatty, Barhale, Binnies, MMB, MWH Treatment, Skanska and SWECO. Together, we deliver over half of Anglian Water's capital investment programme., The @One Alliance is more than just a delivery organisation-it's a movement. We're a collaborative team committed to driving change and delivering sustainable outcomes for our communities. Our vision is to help Anglian Water achieve Net Zero operational carbon by 2030, while creating climate-resilient assets that will benefit future generations.
We live by our values:
Build trust
Do the right thing
Always explore
Ready to help us reduce carbon, drive innovation, and deliver a sustainable future?, 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.
At RSK, we operate as a group of businesses that work together seamlessly, aiming for growth through diversification. Our strategy helps us build a strong and resilient business, capable of weathering external challenges, while also providing greater value to our clients and more opportunities for our employees.
Since the beginning, our philosophy has remained the same: employ, develop and reward talented individuals. People are crucial to our company, and we recognise that our success hinges on our colleagues' growth. We're committed to preserving RSK's people-first culture, promoting innovation, and fostering a supportive and caring environment for collaboration. At RSK, we want you to be part of our successes and help you reach your career aspirations. We take pride in offering employees fulfilling and challenging careers by promoting ongoing growth and empowering individuals to excel.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We firmly believe that embracing and celebrating the diversity in our workforce makes us a stronger and more innovative company.
If you're passionate about making a difference, join us as we work together to build a brighter, more equitable, and sustainable future for all. Do you have what it takes?
Benefits
Sectors
Environment We create sustainable critical infrastructure across the whole asset life cycle to meet the net zero challenge. We integrate sustainability into everything we do, utilising digital innovation to create value. We de-risk projects through collaborative engagement and holistic thinking which builds inclusive wealth for our clients, stakeholders and communities.
Water We are engaged in every aspect of the water industry, helping clients efficiently and effectively collect, store, move and treat water and wastewater; plan and manage watersheds; harness the energy embedded in the treatment and movement of water and enhance sustainability. We incorporate leading-edge digital transformation to create more resilient and reliable solutions using data analytics to provide powerful insights.
Sense of Purpose