Civil Engineering Placement / Internship – Water Services Major Projects

The Vacancy

Civil Engineering Placement / Internship – Water Services Major Projects

Salary: £26,228 per annum

Contract: Full-time Internship / Placement Year

Locations: Redhill, Bradford on Avon, Civil Engineering Placement / Internship – Water Services North

Salary: £26,228 per annum

Contract: Full-time Internship / Placement Year

Locations: Swansea, Chester, Glasgow

About The Role

Binnies, an RSK Group company, is seeking Civil Engineering Placement Students to join our Water Services team. You will work on a range of water and wastewater infrastructure projects, supporting the design, planning, and delivery of sustainable and resilient solutions for communities across the UK.

This is a hands-on placement where you will be treated as a valued member of the Water Services team. You’ll receive structured training, mentoring, and ongoing support to develop your technical and professional skills while completing your degree.

For high-performing placement students, there is strong potential to progress into a graduate role within the Water Services team upon successful completion of the placement and degree.

The role is primarily office-based, with opportunities for site visits and occasional travel within the UK.

What You’ll Gain

• Practical experience in UK water and wastewater projects
• Exposure to live projects with real responsibility
• Structured development aligned to a Graduate Civil Engineer career path
• Collaboration opportunities across offices and disciplines within Water Services
• A supportive environment focused on learning, development, and wellbeing
  
  

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting the Water Services team with engineering tasks
• Assisting with calculations, analysis, and spreadsheets
• Contributing to reports, technical documents, and drawings
• Supporting project delivery for water and wastewater schemes
  
  

Essential Requirements

You must be able to demonstrate:

• Current study towards a degree in Civil Engineering
• Strong interest in water and wastewater infrastructure
• Good numerical ability and confidence using spreadsheets
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including report writing
• A proactive, self-motivated approach and ability to work well in a team

Interest in sustainable and resilient water solutions

Why Join Binnies?

At Binnies, we offer more than just a placement. You’ll join a business that actively supports long-term career development. Our inclusive and respectful culture prioritises wellbeing, collaboration, and professional growth. Many of our graduate engineers start their careers with us through the Water Services placement programme.

About Us

Binnies delivers intelligent water infrastructure solutions using an integrated planning and design approach, creating lasting value for communities.

As part of the RSK Group, one of the fastest-growing engineering consultancies in the UK, Binnies offers exciting long-term career opportunities within the water sector.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Flexible benefits package, including:
• Variable pension contributions
• Private healthcare options
  
  

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 ar

e 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