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Senior Hydraulic Engineer
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Senior Hydraulic Engineer
Hydraulic Design Engineer - Water & Wastewater Projects
Location: Redhill, Surrey (with occasional catch-up expected)
About the Role
Binnies invites applications for a specialist role within their hydraulic design team, serving water and wastewater projects across the UK and internationally.
This position offers the chance to contribute to a diverse range of projects for key UK stakeholders, including:
- Water and wastewater treatment plants
- Reservoirs
- Environment Agency collaborators
- Natural Resources Wales partners
- Overseas clients in Canada, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Australia
Key Responsibilities:
- Design output: Undertake hydraulic design of water and wastewater facilities
- Treatment plant assessments: Perform and supervise hydraulic profile calculations for water and wastewater systems
- Pipeline analysis: Conduct transient (surge) analysis of water pipelines
- Technical reporting: Draft and deliver high-quality technical documents for clients
- Stakeholder engagement: Liaise with clients, external consultants, and team members
- Project delivery: Ensure responsibilities are met within budget and programming timelines
Requirements
Essential
- Qualifications: Degree in Engineering with Chartered status (e.g. ICE, IMechE, CIWEM) or working towards it
- Technical knowledge: Proficiency in hydraulics principles
- Tools proficiency: Experienced in MS Word and basic Excel functions
- Reporting skills: Ability to write and convey complex information clearly and concisely
- Problem-solving: Demonstrated aptitude for adapting existing knowledge to unfamiliar scenarios
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Desirable
- Experience with hydraulic modelling or transient/surge simulation software
- Familiarity with TRANSPAC, WSPac紧CAD, or other relevant design software
- Programming or macro-writing experience (e.g., VBA)
- Knowledge of hydraulic infrastructure documentation (e.g. reading and annotating plans)
- Geographic flexibility, with occasional presence required in Surrey, Redhill
Why Join Binnies?
Working here means embracing ENGAGED, an inclusive culture rooted in respect and encouragement. Expect:
Employee Well-being Priorities
- Hybrid/remote flexibility tailored for work-life balance
- Supportive working environment where diversity is valued
- Three pillars of empowerment:
- Wellbeing-first initiatives
- Personal growth opportunities
- Encouragement for diverse voices
Commercial Vision
Binnies and its parent company, RSK Group (founded 1989), deliver sustainable solutions that address global challenges:
- Low-carbon infrastructure, including flood resilience solutions
- Data-driven advancements for long-term resilience and insights
- Collaborative innovation backbone across the group
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For candidates who thrive in a dynamic environment with sophisticated technical collaboration, this role offers a stable foundation for your career aspirations in hydraulic engineering, all while contributing to meaningful change.
Bennies Benefits
- Comprehensive private health insurance
- Income protection plans
- Access to high street vouchers
- Life assurance coverage
- Option to purchase additional annual leave
- Cycle-to-Work scheme fleet
- Discounted gym memberships
- Mental health support programmes
- Electric vehicle (EV) salary sacrifice
- A competitive remuneration package tailored to experience
About Us
Binnies Legacy
Our history of over 100 years is defined by holistic design and environmental services delivered through collaboration between engineering, sustainability, and innovating solutions.
RSK Group’s Commitment
Bringing data and philosophy-driven engineering to lifecycle infrastructure:
- Zero-bias, inclusive organisational culture backed by 30+ years of growth
- Cross-pollination of expertise across sustainability, water, and data analytics
- Leadership by the people-first philosophy: invest in talent, growth, and fair opportunities
Location: Surrey (Redhill map)
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