The Vacancy

Project Manager - Major Projects (Water Services)

Location: South (Hybrid working available)

Benefits

At Binnies, we recognise and reward our people. Our benefits include:

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

About Binnies

Binnies, an RSK Group company, is recruiting Project Managers to join our Major Projects team within the Water Services division, supporting a growing and diverse portfolio of work across the UK water sector.

We offer flexible working arrangements, with opportunities for home working, office-based working, or a hybrid mix, depending on your preference and project requirements.

Our Work

We are delivering several high-profile, nationally significant water infrastructure projects, including:

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

Our portfolio integrates multidisciplinary expertise across:

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

Together, these address some of the most critical challenges facing the water industry.

The Role

As a Project Manager, you will be accountable for the planning, delivery, and successful execution of projects to defined scope, budget, and programme-ensuring client requirements are met and exceeded.

You will work closely with clients and internal teams to deliver high-quality outcomes while driving efficiency, innovation, and value.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, monitor, and control projects across scope, programme, cost, quality, risk, procurement, and stakeholders
• Manage contracts under a range of frameworks and standalone agreements
• Understand client performance requirements and develop strategies to deliver value
• Identify, assess, and manage technical and commercial risks
• Prepare and review proposals and cost estimates for new and extended work
• Implement effective resource strategies across multiple projects and programmes
• Ensure compliance with quality management systems and drive continuous improvement
• Coach and mentor colleagues, supporting performance, development, and learning
• Build strong relationships through clear, effective communication with clients and stakeholders

Desirable Attributes

• Proven experience in Project Management within engineering or professional services consultancy
• Professional qualification in Project Management and/or an engineering discipline
• Strong leadership capability with experience managing multidisciplinary teams
• Commercial awareness of consultancy delivery and tendering models
• Proficiency with programme management tools (e.g. Microsoft Project)
• Proactive, solution-focused mindset
• Confident client-facing skills with strong relationship management
• Experience in the water sector or a closely related, transferable industry

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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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