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The Vacancy
Mechanical Design Engineer – Water Sector
Locations: Redhill ¦ Birmingham ¦ Glasgow ¦ Chester ¦ Leeds
Shape Tomorrow’s Water Infrastructure with Binnies UK – Part of the RSK Group
At Binnies UK, we’re not simply delivering engineering projects, we’re solving some of the most critical water challenges facing the UK and the world.
From clean water resilience to wastewater innovation, you’ll be part of a team shaping Critical Human Infrastructure that protects communities, the environment, and future generations.
If you want a role where your expertise genuinely matters - you’ll feel right at home with us.
Why Choose Binnies?
A Purpose-Driven Career
Work on meaningful, technically engaging water projects that leave a visible, lasting impact.
A Culture Where You’re Valued
We prioritise flexibility, wellbeing, and your growth - not just deadlines.
Benefits Designed For Real Life
- Private Health Insurance & Income Protection
- Life Assurance for extra peace of mind
- Annual Leave Purchase Scheme – buy extra holiday when you need it
- Clear, supported career pathways & professional development
- Annual pay rise & performance bonus
- High Street & gym discounts
- Cycle to Work & EV Salary Sacrifice Schemes
- Mental Health & Wellbeing Support – because people come first
What You’ll Be Doing
A role designed for engineers who love variety, collaboration, and technical depth.
You will
- Develop innovative mechanical designs for clean water and wastewater infrastructure
- Produce high-quality drawings, reports, calculations, and schedules
- Coordinate multidisciplinary designs and manage technical interfaces
- Work closely with project managers, engineers, JV partners, and clients
- Review bids, subcontractor designs, and provide on-site technical support
- Mentor junior team members and help shape our future talent
- Oversee budgets, schedules, and deliverables to ensure quality outcomes
What You’ll Bring
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent)
- Experience in water, wastewater, or related industries
- Knowledge of treatment processes, equipment selection, and design principles
- Familiarity with CDM, procurement, and document control
- Strong communication, teamwork, and digital skills
- A proactive, adaptable, problem-solving mindset
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Why you're a good match
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Experience fit
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Desirable Extras
- Professional qualification (IEng / CEng MIMechE)
- Leadership or mentoring experience
- Passion for continuous improvement and progression
Ready to build a better water future?
If you want to make a real impact, grow your career, and work on projects that matter - we want to hear from you.
Join Binnies UK and help design water solutions that will serve generations to come.
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.


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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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