Chester | Hybrid working available
Shape the future of flood and coastal resilience – and lead a team that makes a real difference.
Flood, Coast & Maritime Team Leader
At Binnies, part of the RSK Group, we have been delivering sustainable engineering solutions for over 100 years. Our purpose is simple: improving lives by protecting the environment and the communities we serve.
The Role
This is a hands‑on leadership role combining people management with technical and project delivery responsibility.
You’ll lead and develop our 25–30 strong FCM team in Chester, working closely with other discipline and team leaders across Binnies. Alongside team leadership, you’ll remain actively involved in fee‑earning project delivery across FCERM and environmental programmes. Our clients include Natural Resources Wales, the Environment Agency and local authorities.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Leading, mentoring and developing the Chester FCM team
* Driving a positive, inclusive and collaborative team culture
* Managing resources across a varied portfolio of projects
* Acting as Project Manager, Project Director or Technical Lead on significant schemes
* Building and strengthening long‑term client relationships
* Supporting business development and framework delivery
* Leading and contributing to bids – from methodology through to resourcing and pricing
What We’re Looking For
You’ll be an established professional with a background in FCERM, flood risk, coastal or environmental programmes and a passion for developing people.
* A relevant professional qualification (e.g. CEng, CEnv, C.WEM, ChPP)
* Experience delivering consultancy projects or programmes (£100k–£2m)
* Strong leadership skills with a collaborative, supportive approach
* Confidence working in a fee‑earning consultancy environment
* Excellent stakeholder, client and communication skills
* A proactive, organised and solutions‑focused mindset
* Ambition to grow your own career while supporting others to develop theirs
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
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