Senior Civil Design Engineer / Technical Specialist (Water Services)

The Vacancy

🏗️ Senior Civil Design Engineer / Technical Specialist (Water Services)

💧 UK Water Sector ¦ Early 2026 Start

📍 Locations: London and the Southeast

💼 Working: Hybrid / Flexible / Remote options available

🎁 Benefits

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)

🔍 About the Role

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

✅ What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for a technically strong, people-focused engineer who enjoys sharing knowledge and raising standards.

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
  
  

🚀 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 an opportunity to make a lasting impact.

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

👉 Apply today.

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