Graduate Project Manager - Water Services

Binnies; North West Leicestershire; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible benefits including additional

Private health care

Professional development

Hybrid working

Job summary

Binnies, part of the RSK Group, seeks a motivated Graduate Project Manager to join its Water Services team across the UK. You will support planning, delivery and coordination of multidisciplinary water projects from feasibility through to construction, while gaining training and mentoring from experienced project managers.

You will work towards a professional qualification in project management, develop skills in stakeholder engagement, risk assessment and commercial management, and benefit from

Qualifications

• A STEM degree or a degree with strong STEM A-levels.
• Desire to work towards a professional qualification in project management.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support planning, execution, monitoring and control of projects across scope, time, cost, quality, resources and stakeholder management.
• Assist with contract administration under NEC contracts.
• Help ensure projects meet financial targets and sales assumptions.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary project teams and maintain effective communication.
• Balance competing priorities to meet deadlines.

Skills

Strong communication

Microsoft Office

Organisational skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

Stakeholder engagement

Education

STEM degree or equivalent with strong STEM A-levels

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Job description

The Vacancy

Graduate Project Manager – Water Services

Company: Binnies, an RSK Group company

Salary: £30,500 per annum

Locations: Birmingham, Chester, Leeds, Swansea, London or Redhill

The Opportunity

Binnies, part of the RSK Group, is seeking a motivated Graduate Project Manager to join its Water Services team, with opportunities throughout the UK.

Our team provides professional services to clients across the UK water sector, supporting projects from feasibility studies and outline design through to detailed design for construction and site supervision.

Our projects typically involve the upgrading or development of essential water infrastructure, including pipeline networks, reservoirs, water treatment works and wastewater treatment facilities.

As a Graduate Project Manager, you will work alongside experienced Project Managers to support the successful delivery of multidisciplinary projects. You will gain practical experience in project planning, commercial management, risk assessment, stakeholder engagement and project coordination, while developing the skills needed to progress towards a professional qualification in project management.

To support your development, you will receive appropriate training and guidance, alongside a dedicated buddy to help you settle into the role and navigate your career at Binnies.

Key Responsibilities

• Project planning and delivery: Support the planning, execution, monitoring and control of projects, covering scope, time, cost, quality, resources, communications, risk, procurement and stakeholder management.
• Contract management: Assist with the administration and management of contracts, predominantly under the NEC suite of contracts.
• Financial performance: Help ensure projects meet or exceed their agreed financial targets and original sales assumptions.
• Project coordination: Coordinate multidisciplinary project teams and support effective communication between team members.
• Managing priorities: Balance competing demands across multiple projects while maintaining quality and meeting deadlines.
• Client meetings: Organise professional client meetings, prepare and distribute minutes, and monitor follow-up actions.
• Stakeholder engagement: Build and maintain effective relationships with internal colleagues, external clients and other project stakeholders.
• Proposals and costings: Assist in preparing and reviewing proposals, project estimates and costings for new opportunities.
• Risk assessment: Support the evaluation of technical and commercial risks during the project bidding and sales process.

About You

We are looking for an enthusiastic and organised graduate who is interested in project management and motivated to contribute to meaningful water and environmental infrastructure projects.

You should demonstrate the following qualifications, skills and attributes:

• A degree in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics), or a degree in another discipline supported by strong STEM A-level qualifications.
• A genuine interest in managing water and environmental projects.
• A desire to work towards a recognised professional qualification in project management.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Good organisational and planning skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• The ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving, teamwork and continuous improvement.
• A commitment to developing technical, commercial and project management skills and building a successful long-term career.

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.

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 grew 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
• Paid Volunteering
• 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.