The Vacancy
Location: UK Flexible
Job Title: Technical Director - Major Projects, Water Services
Binnies,
an
RSK Group
company is recruiting a
Technical Director
for our Water Services Major Projects Business our Water Services Major Projects team, working on high-profile schemes like Thames Water's SESRO and Anglian Water's reservoir projects. You'll act as a Technical Authority, guiding multi-disciplinary teams and ensuring quality, timely outputs.
Operating as an engineering Technical Authority, you should have a strong technical base and have good experience in the appraisal and design of water industry schemes. The primary purpose of the role is to lead and co-ordinate design within a multi-disciplinary engineering team. You would also support our team's growth by managing and encouraging the development of our engineers and Engineering Managers. Successful applicants will be able to work flexibly from one of our offices. The ability to travel to Client and Binnies offices is essential.
The role is suitable for an experienced Chartered Engineer. You should be able to demonstrate leadership and the technical knowledge and experience to guide engineering teams.
*Responsibilities*
* Coordination of design outputs across all technical disciplines.
* Delivery of the design stage outputs of each project within the agreed timescale and budget.
* Ensuring that an adequate Technical, Safety, Environmental and Sustainability review is carried out for each project.
* Agreement of the design cost budget and monitoring performance against the budget and providing forecast costs to completion for individual projects.
* Recording, monitoring and controlling design changes in order to maximise cost efficiency.
* Establishing working relationships with client staff and supply chain representatives to promote buildability and supply chain efficiency in design outputs.
* Contributing to ensuring a safe working environment for all staff.
Commercial Acumen
* Mentor members of the engineering team in managing budgets, efficient delivery, recognising scope change, managing project risks and implementing mitigation measures.
* Experienced in building up costs for production of engineering deliverables, predominantly under the NEC suite of contracts.
Continuous Improvement in Project Execution
* Undertakes the role of Technical Authority on projects and ensures that all deliverables are compliant with our quality management system.
* Responsible for ensuring compliance with Binnies' quality programme.
* Provides guidance and direction to others from their project team
* Provides quality management guidance and assistance to project and engineering managers and wider team and promotes a culture that is conducive to quality.
Effective Management and Pastoral Care for a Team
* Is active in preparing succession planning in their team and giving future leaders the opportunity to gain the experience needed to progress in their careers.
* Mentors engineering managers.
* Responsible for incorporating local resource management into the wider consultancy resource management process.
Proactive Leadership and a Positive Role Model
* Is a Behavioural Champion and is recognised by their team as being a positive role model
* Operates as a key technical leader within the consultancy group, leading medium to large multidiscipline teams
Attributes
The role would be suitable for an individual with a proven track record in the successful delivery of water projects. You should possess and be able to demonstrate the following qualifications, skills and knowledge:
* Hold an industry recognised, Chartered or Incorporated professional engineering qualification
* Leadership skills to manage project teams
* Demonstrated client-facing success in delivering engineering consultancy projects
*Benefits*
* Competitive Salary.
* Flexible working, including, if desired, a mixture of office and remote working, nine-day fortnights arrangements.
* Pension.
* Private Medical Healthcare.
* Life Assurance.
* Group Income Protection.
*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. 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 celebrating the diversity in our workforce makes us a stronger and more innovative company.
If you're passionate about making a difference, join us as we work together to build a brighter, more equitable, and sustainable future for all. Do you have what it takes?
*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