Senior Project Manager - Water Services

-; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consultancy is looking for Project Managers (All Levels) to deliver projects in the water industry. The role offers flexible working options and requires strong leadership and project management skills. You will manage contracts and engage with clients to ensure project delivery to scope. Candidates should hold a professional qualification in project management or an engineering discipline, with experience ideally in the water sector. Join us for a fulfilling career with opportunities for personal growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible working options

Pension scheme

Private medical healthcare

Life assurance

Group income protection

Private Health Insurance

Income Protection

Discounted Gym Membership

Mental Health Support

Qualifications

• Proven track record in Project Management ideally within engineering consultancy.
• Strong leadership and commercial awareness.
• Experience in the water sector or a transferable industry.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire project teams, embedding quality, innovation, and value.
• Manage contracts across frameworks and standalone agreements.
• Prepare proposals and costings for new opportunities.

Skills

Project Management

Leadership

Client-focused approach

Excellent communication skills

Education

Professional qualification in Project Management or engineering discipline

Tools

MS Project

Job description

The Vacancy

Project Managers (All Levels) - Water Services

Location - Flexible

Binnies an RSK Group company is recruiting for Senior Project Managers to join our Water Services Team and support some of the UK's most exciting water industry projects, with opportunities to work flexibly from home, an office base, or a blend of both.

Our Work

We consult, deliver, and manage projects across the sector. Alongside our AMP8 frameworks with:

• Anglian Water
• Severn Trent Water
• Southern Water
• Thames Water
• United Utilities

We're also leading high-profile Strategic Resource Options (SRO) projects, including:

• SESRO for Thames Water
• Lincs and Fens SRO for Anglian Water

Our diverse portfolio spans:

• Civil, Process & MEICA Engineering
• Network Modelling
• Environmental Assessment
• Nature-Based Solutions

All tackling today's most critical water industry challenges.

Your Role

As a Project Manager, you'll be accountable for delivering projects to scope, cost, and programme - while exceeding client expectations. You will:

• Lead and inspire project teams, embedding quality, innovation, and value.
• Engage with clients and implement effective resource management.
• Manage contracts across frameworks and standalone agreements.
• Assess risks (technical and commercial) and develop mitigation strategies.
• Prepare proposals and costings for new opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with quality systems while driving efficiencies.
• Mentor and coach colleagues, supporting their career development.

What We're Looking For

• Proven track record in Project Management (ideally within engineering consultancy).
• Professional qualification in Project Management and/or an engineering discipline.
• Strong leadership and commercial awareness.
• Experience with programme management tools (e.g. MS Project).
• Proactive, client-focused approach with excellent communication skills.
• Experience in the water sector (or a transferable industry).

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Flexible working options (hybrid, nine-day fortnight, part-time/full-time)
• Pension scheme
• Private medical healthcare
• Life assurance
• Group income protection

Join us and help shape the future of water infrastructure delivery.

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 are 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.

Sense of Purpose