Project Manager - Major Projects

Overview

Project Manager – Major Projects (Water Services)

Location:

South (Hybrid working available). Benefits include a 9-day working fortnight, competitive pension, 33 days annual leave, one paid volunteering day per year, enhanced parental leave, private medical cover, and an annual bonus (subject to company and individual performance).

About 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.

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.

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.

• 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

• 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

• 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)