The Vacancy

Project Manager - Nature Based Solutions
Location: Midlands & South / East England
Working Pattern: Hybrid / Flexible Options
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Start Date: May / June 2026

The Opportunity

Binnies, part of the RSK Group, is recruiting a Project Manager to join our Solutions By Nature (SBN) team.

This is not a typical project management role. SBN is focused on delivering nature-based solutions - working with natural systems to create sustainable, resilient infrastructure. Our projects include Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS), river restoration, fish passes, green infrastructure, and Integrated Constructed Wetlands (ICWs).

Working across some of the UK's most environmentally sensitive and visually impactful landscapes, you will play a key role in delivering projects that directly benefit ecosystems and communities.

This is an opportunity to join a growing, high-impact team at an exciting stage - shaping both your career and the future of environmental infrastructure.

Why Join Binnies

At Binnies, we offer more than just a role - we provide a long-term career within a collaborative, inclusive environment that supports development, progression, and work-life balance.

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer:

• Private medical insurance and income protection
• Life assurance
• Enhanced pension contributions
• Car allowance (role dependent)
• Annual leave purchase scheme
• Structured career pathways and ongoing professional development
• Annual salary reviews and performance-related bonus opportunities
• Access to high street discounts and gym membership schemes
• Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle salary sacrifice schemes
• Mental health and wellbeing support
• A range of additional flexible benefits

About the Role

As Project Manager, you will take full accountability for the successful delivery of nature-based construction projects across the Midlands and Southern England.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading and coordinating multidisciplinary teams across design and delivery
• Planning, executing, monitoring, and controlling projects across scope, time, cost, quality, and risk
• Managing project budgets, programmes, and resources to achieve or exceed financial targets
• Supporting tender submissions, including commercial and quality responses
• Developing delivery strategies aligned to client objectives
• Managing contracts across a range of delivery models
• Identifying and mitigating technical and commercial risks
• Driving continuous improvement and innovation across project delivery
• Building and maintaining strong client and stakeholder relationships
• Chairing client and project meetings
• Ensuring Health, Safety & Wellbeing is embedded across all activities
• Supporting wider design & build project delivery across Binnies where required

About You

We are looking for an individual with a strong track record in project and contract management, ideally within the water or environmental sector.

You will be able to demonstrate:

• A professional qualification in Project Management and/or an environmental or engineering discipline
• Experience delivering Design & Build (D&B) projects
• Strong understanding of commercial models and tender development
• Experience managing programmes (e.g. Microsoft Project or equivalent)
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and develop teams
• Experience in contract management and administration
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach to problem solving
• Understanding of health, safety, compliance, and CDM requirements
• Experience within the water sector or a relevant transferable sector
• A genuine interest in environmental and sustainable construction solutions

Apply

If you are looking to deliver meaningful projects that work with nature and create long-term environmental impact, we would welcome your application.

Apply now to join Binnies and be part of a team shaping the future of sustainable infrastructure.

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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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