Overview
Binnies is seeking a Project Design Manager to join the @one Alliance. The @one Alliance is a collaboration of eight industry-leading companies (Anglian Water, Balfour Beatty, Barhale, Binnies, MMB, MWH Treatment, Skanska, and SWECO) delivering over half of Anglian Water’s capital investment programme. Location: Hybrid – Peterborough (travel depending on home location).
What You’ll Be Doing
* Lead the design process on major capital projects from early concept through to detailed technical development and design assurance.
* Ensure design outputs are fully integrated, meeting operational, commercial, and environmental objectives of the wider project.
* Act as Principal Designer under CDM regulations, manage design risk, and ensure safety is considered at every stage.
* Drive digital design excellence, supporting the use of BIM and 3D modelling to improve coordination, data integration, and project outcomes.
* Challenging and improving technical standards, encouraging innovation and the use of repeatable, low-carbon, and cost-effective solutions.
* Liaising with project leaders and delivery teams to plan and allocate design resources effectively, ensuring all technical aspects remain on track.
* Building strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring that designs reflect the needs of operators, contractors, regulators, and the community.
* Championing best practice across quality, health and safety, and performance – both within your own team and the wider Alliance.
* Mentoring junior engineers and designers, creating a positive learning culture and helping others grow their skills and confidence.
* Driving collaboration across disciplines, promoting a one-team mindset and helping to unlock value at every stage of the design process.
What You’ll Bring
We’re looking for a confident and technically capable design leader who understands the bigger picture but isn’t afraid to get stuck into the detail. You’ll be calm under pressure, clear in your thinking, and passionate about delivering sustainable infrastructure that makes a genuine difference.
* A degree, HNC or HND in civil engineering or a related discipline.
* Proven experience in a design or engineering leadership role within complex infrastructure or water-related projects.
* A working knowledge of CDM 2015 regulations, with prior experience acting as Principal Designer or managing design risk.
* A strong understanding of project delivery in a multi-disciplinary environment, ideally within an alliance or joint venture.
* Experience with digital design tools, BIM workflows, and integrated design processes.
* Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills – able to influence, lead, and work collaboratively at all levels.
* A proactive, solution-focused mindset with a commitment to quality and continuous improvement.
Why join us
We offer support and wellbeing benefits, including pension, holiday leave, flexible working hours, wellbeing initiatives, and access to Employee Resource Groups. You’ll work on projects that shape the future of water infrastructure and benefit local communities. You’ll also have personalised career development plans, mentoring, and opportunities to progress in a high-performance team. Collaboration across multiple disciplines in an integrated team, with opportunities to innovate and make an impact in the water industry.
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. Binnies is part of the RSK Group, a leading environmental, engineering, and technical services business. RSK operates as a group of businesses working together to deliver growth, diversification, and value to clients and employees. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and empowering our people.
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
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology
Industries
* Civil Engineering
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