The Vacancy

Lead Electrical Engineer

Locations: Redhill ¦ Birmingham ¦ Glasgow ¦ Chester ¦ Leeds

Lead the Future of Water Engineering with Binnies UK - Part of the RSK Group

At Binnies UK, we don't just design water infrastructure - we engineer sustainable solutions that protect people, safeguard the environment, and strengthen communities worldwide.
From clean water resilience to advanced wastewater treatment, we deliver Critical Human Infrastructure across the UK and internationally.

We are seeking Lead Electrical Engineers who want to shape major projects, drive innovation, and guide the next generation of engineers in a collaborative environment where your leadership truly matters.

Why You'll Love Working Here

Because leadership here isn't just about delivering outputs, it's about creating impact and accelerating your career.

A career with purpose, flexibility and meaningful rewards

• Private Health Insurance & Income Protection
• Life Assurance for security and peace of mind
• Annual Leave Purchase Scheme for extra flexibility
• Clear, supported professional development pathways
• Annual pay rise & performance bonus
• High Street discounts & gym membership deals
• Cycle to Work & EV Salary Sacrifice Schemes
• Dedicated Mental Health & Wellbeing Support

We prioritise people, development and work-life balance, enabling you to lead effectively and grow confidently.

What You'll Do

As a technical and team leader, you will have a pivotal role in delivering safe, efficient and innovative electrical engineering solutions.

You will:

• Lead and guide electrical engineering teams to produce high-quality technical outputs, including:
  • Single-line diagrams
  • Control system architecture
  • MCC datasheets
  • Load schedules
• Act as a technical specialist, providing expertise across all project stages
• Ensure compliance with quality systems, engineering standards, and governance
• Coordinate multidisciplinary designs and manage integration across all engineering interfaces
• Work closely with project managers, design engineers, JV partners, and clients
• Lead reviews of bids, designs, and subcontractor deliverables
• Provide on-site technical support, ensuring safe and correct implementation
• Mentor and develop junior engineers, fostering capability growth
• Oversee budgets, schedules, risks, quality and delivery performance across your portfolio

This is a role where your leadership elevates both projects and people.

What We're Looking For

A confident technical leader who brings expertise, collaboration and clarity to complex water-sector projects.

You will have:

• A degree in Electrical Engineering (or related discipline)
• Strong professional experience within the water, wastewater or related engineering sectors
• Expertise in:
  • Electrical power systems
  • Water treatment control systems
  • Integrated system and automation design
• Knowledge of CDM regulations, procurement processes and document control
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong working relationships
• A proactive, adaptable and solution-driven mindset

Desirable:

• Professional qualification (IEng / CEng MIET)
• Proven leadership and mentoring experience
• A passion for continuous improvement, innovation and progression

Ready to Lead and Make an Impact?

Join Binnies UK and help define the future of sustainable water engineering. Your leadership will shape solutions that support communities and protect the environment for generations to come.

Lead with purpose. Engineer with impact. Apply today.

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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

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.

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