Senior Civil Design Engineer / Engineering Manager

Binnies; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9-day fortnight

33 days annual leave

Annual bonus

Pension scheme

Private medical cover

Volunteer day

Enhanced parental leave

Education/qualification support

Job summary

Binnies, part of the RSK Group, is expanding its UK Water Services capability and seeks a Chartered Civil Engineer to provide technical leadership and head the Birmingham-based civil engineering team.

The role blends expert technical authority with mentoring, delivering sustainable water and wastewater infrastructure across the UK, while developing engineers in a collaborative design environment.

Qualifications

• Chartered Civil Engineer (CEng) or equivalent, working towards chartership.
• Proven experience delivering outline and detailed design in the water or wastewater sector.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary and remote resources.
• Strong technical judgement and clear, pragmatic communication.
• Mentoring and developing engineers.

Responsibilities

• Act as the civil engineering subject matter expert across multiple projects.
• Lead and review complex designs, calculations, reports, and specifications.
• Provide technical assurance 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 and develop graduate, junior, and apprentice engineers.
• 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.

Job description

UK Water Sector | Immediate Start

Location: Flexible Options (must be able to travel to Birmingham)

Hybrid / Flexible Working 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)

About the Role

Following major AMP8 framework wins and continued growth across UK water companies, Binnies (part of the RSK Group) is expanding its UK Water Services capability. We are seeking a Chartered Civil Engineer to provide technical leadership and lead our Birmingham-based civil engineering team.

This role suits an experienced engineer who enjoys being a technical authority and subject matter expert, while also mentoring and developing engineers within a collaborative design environment.

You’ll play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality, sustainable water and wastewater infrastructure solutions, while strengthening technical capability across the business.

Why Binnies?

At Binnies, we don’t just deliver meaningful infrastructure — we invest in people and careers.

As part of the global RSK Group, you’ll benefit from:

• Exposure to complex, high-profile UK and international water projects, including Severn Trent Water frameworks
• A strong technical community with opportunities to influence standards and best practice
• A culture that values technical leadership, mentoring, and continuous improvement
• Flexible working that genuinely supports work-life balance

What You’ll Be Doing

• Act as the civil engineering subject matter expert across multiple projects
• Lead and review complex designs, calculations, reports, and specifications
• Provide technical assurance 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 and develop graduate, junior, and apprentice engineers
• 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

What We’re Looking For

Essential

• Chartered Civil Engineer (CEng) or equivalent experience, working towards chartership
• Proven experience delivering outline and detailed design in the water or wastewater sector
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary and remote resources
• Strong technical judgement and clear, pragmatic communication
• A passion for mentoring and developing engineers

Desirable

• Experience across infra and non-infra water projects
• Familiarity with UK water industry design standards and assurance processes
• Experience coordinating overseas resources
• Involvement in technical communities or innovation initiatives

Make Your Next Career Move Count

If you’re a Chartered Civil Engineer looking to lead technically, develop others, and be recognised as a trusted expert, this is your chance to make a real impact.

Join Binnies and help shape the future of the UK water sector.

About Us

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

• Private Health Insurance
• Income Protection
• High Street Vouchers
• Life Assurance
• Annual Leave Purchase
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Discounted Gym Membership
• Mental Health Support
• Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme

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.