This programme has been designed to support people who have had a career break or are trying to transfer their skills in to a new sector or one they used to work in. We know that any gap in work experience or a move away from a sector or skill set makes it very hard to return or join through standard recruitment channels.

The roles in this programme tend to run on a 12 week placement with a view to securing a permanent role at the end of that period.

Although it’s not guaranteed, 96% of our candidates who join the programme go on to secure permanent roles with their host organisation.

As a candidate working with STEM Returners you have access to free CV writing and Interview coaching, and if you are successful in securing the role you’ll get access to coaching and mentoring programme to help you thrive in the role.

Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK without requiring employer sponsorship, as visa sponsorship is not available through these programmes. We warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and value the diverse skills, experiences and perspectives returners bring.

Binnies (an RSK Group company)

Binnies’ Water Services team is growing, and we’re looking for experienced Project Managers of all levels to help deliver some of the UK’s most important water infrastructure programmes. This is your chance to play a defining role in shaping the next generation of water assets — from small infrastructure improvements to large-scale and nationally significant water resource schemes.

We have a growing portfolio of projects with clients in the Midlands and North of England, including Anglian Water, Severn Trent Water and Yorkshire Water. We offer flexible working arrangements, including hybrid, office-based or home-working options, depending on your preference and project needs.

Our Work

Our teams deliver multidisciplinary engineering, environmental and programme-wide solutions across the UK water sector. This includes civil, process and MEICA engineering, environmental assessment, modelling and nature-based solutions.

You will work within a collaborative environment alongside technical specialists, commercial professionals and programme leaders delivering projects covering a wide variety of disciplines and size.

We aim to create a fair, inclusive recruitment process and encourage applications from individuals with varied experiences, backgrounds and ways of thinking.

The Opportunity

As a Project Manager, you will lead the successful delivery of engineering and consultancy projects from concept through to completion — managing scope, programme, cost, risk, quality and client outcomes.

Projects typically range from feasibility and optioneering studies through outline design phases, supporting clients in developing and delivering capital investment programmes.

We actively welcome applicants from consultancy or engineering environments delivering small to medium-sized or complex multidisciplinary projects. You will work as part of a team of project managers and will be well supported.

Typical tasks for our project managers include:

• Lead project delivery across scope, schedule, cost, quality, risk and stakeholder management
• Manage NEC PSC contracts
• Build strong, trusted client relationships through regular communication, clear reporting, and collaborative problem-solving.
• Identify, manage and mitigate technical, commercial and programme risks
• Lead proposals, cost estimates and commercial reviews for new opportunities
• Develop effective resource plans and delivery strategies
• Ensure compliance with quality systems while driving continuous improvement
• Coach, mentor and support the development of colleagues across project teams

About You

We’re looking for a confident, proactive project leader with strong consultancy experience and a collaborative mindset. You will bring:

• Experience delivering engineering or consultancy projects (any scale)
• A professional qualification in Project Management and/or an engineering discipline
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and coordinating technical inputs
• Strong commercial and contractual awareness within a consultancy environment
• Proficiency with programme management tools such as MS Project
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to build trusted client relationships and identify opportunities for repeat and follow-on work

Experience within the UK water sector is highly desirable. Applicants from other regulated infrastructure sectors (energy, highways, rail or utilities) with strong consultancy project delivery experience will also be considered.

Why Join Binnies Water Services Team?

In return, we offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid working
• Employer pension scheme
• Private Medical Healthcare
• Life Assurance and Group Income Protection
• Structured professional development and career progression pathways
• Opportunities to gain broad experience across multiple clients, disciplines and project size and complexity.

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you’re an experienced Project Manager looking to develop your career in a growing dedicated Project Management Team we would love to hear from you.

If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, we’ll be happy to support you.

At Binnies, we recognise and reward our people. Our benefits include:

• 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)

If you wish to speak to one of our Returner Specialists about this role in more detail, please call us on 01329 623 246 (option 1)