Senior Civil Design Engineer / Technical Specialist (Water Services)

RSK Group; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UK is seeking a Chartered Civil Engineer with a passion for mentoring and technical excellence. In this role, you'll lead civil engineering designs, provide technical assurance, and develop in-house talent in a collaborative environment. You will influence standards and support high-quality water solutions while enjoying flexible working arrangements and a competitive benefits package, including a 9-day working fortnight and private medical cover.

Benefits

9-day working fortnight

Competitive pension scheme

33 days annual leave

Paid volunteering day

Enhanced parental leave

Private medical cover

Annual bonus

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering detailed design within the water or wastewater sector.
• Passion for mentoring, training, and developing in-house talent.
• Excellent communication skills with the confidence to engage clients and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Act as the civil engineering subject matter expert across multiple projects.
• Lead and review complex civil engineering designs and specifications.
• Provide technical assurance and problem-solving support to project teams.
• Mentor, coach, and train graduate and junior engineers.

Skills

Technical judgment

Mentoring

Communication skills

Education

Chartered Civil Engineer (CEng) status

Job description

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 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 (including SESRO and 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 / Technical Specialist, you will:

• Act as the civil engineering subject matter expert across multiple projects
• 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
• 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

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 in-house talent
• Excellent communication skills with the confidence to engage clients and stakeholders

Desirable

• 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

Join Binnies and help shape the next generation of engineers - and the future of the UK water sector.

Here's what we offer

• 9-day working fortnight
• Competitive pension scheme
• 33 days annual leave
• Paid volunteering day each year
• Enhanced parental leave
• Private medical cover
• Annual bonus (subject to company & individual performance)