Mechanical Design Engineer

The Vacancy

Locations:
Redhill … Birmingham … Glasgow … Chester … Leeds

At Binnies UK
, we’re not just delivering projects, we’re creating solutions that matter. Our teams design and manage Critical Human Infrastructure across the water and wastewater sectors in the UK and internationally. Join us and work on challenging, meaningful projects in a collaborative, supportive environment where your ideas make a difference.

We offer more than a job, we offer a career with purpose, flexibility, and rewards:

• Private Health Insurance & Income Protection
• Life Assurance for peace of mind
• Annual Leave Purchase Scheme for extra time off
• Clear career paths with professional development support
• Annual pay rise & bonus
• High Street discounts & gym membership deals
• Cycle to Work & EV Salary Sacrifice Schemes
• Mental Health Support because your wellbeing matters

• Deliver innovative mechanical design solutions for clean water and wastewater projects, from concept to detailed design
• Produce high-quality engineering outputs including drawings, calculations, reports, and schedules
• Coordinate multidisciplinary designs and manage interfaces across teams
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, JV partners, and clients
• Review bids, subcontractor designs, and provide technical support on‑site
• Mentor junior engineers and support their professional growth
• Manage budgets, schedules, and quality standards

• Degree‑qualified in Mechanical Engineering (or similar)
• Strong background in water or related industries
• Knowledge of clean water/wastewater design principles, equipment selection, and treatment processes
• Familiarity with CDM, procurement, and document control
• Excellent communication and computer literacy
• Enthusiastic, adaptable, and self‑motivated

• Professional Qualification (IEng / CEng MIMechE)
• Leadership and mentoring experience
  
  Commitment to continuous improvement and career progression

Join us and help shape sustainable water solutions for generations to come.

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…