Graduate Wetlands and Catchments Designer

Binnies part of the RSK Group are looking for a Graduate Wetlands and Catchments Designer working within our Consultancy group on UK Water Engineering projects.

As a Graduate Wetland and Catchments Designer, you will be taking part in our development programme. You will be a valued member of our highly experienced and widely respected team at Binnies. You will get the opportunity to work on an interesting and varied portfolio of work to support our growing portfolio of water and catchment work including natural capital projects and Solutions By Nature; our nature-based solutions team delivering blue-green infrastructure to the water industry. There is also opportunity to work for a range of clients and local authorities across a range of other sectors such as transport infrastructure, private development and energy generation and transmission projects.

We will provide mentoring and training to develop your whole lifecycle skills in design and construction of Wetland and Catchments management including Natural Capital, and progress through your preferred professional institute to eventual chartership. We will also support you to obtain protected species licences depending on where your ecological interests lie. Binnies pay for two professional memberships as part of our benefits package.

Binnies offers you possibilities on an international scale with offices worldwide and projects completed in 100+ countries. What's more, you can work on exciting global projects regardless of where you are physically located. Whatever industries and technologies interest you, Binnies can get you there. You will also gain experience and expertise in all aspects of the UK Water Industry.

Role responsibilities:

· Working with the Solutions by Nature, and Wider Binnies teams, to deliver whole lifecycle design phases and construction on Wetland and Catchment projects

· Writing supporting documents for planning applications and other environmental consents.

· Providing general environmental support on a wide range of projects including fluvial and coastal flood risk management, water utility, rail, renewable energy projects and other large scale infrastructure.

· Supporting environmental fieldwork and site assessments

· Liaising with project teams, clients, stakeholders and the public as required., We create sustainable critical infrastructure across the whole asset life cycle to meet the net zero challenge. We integrate sustainability into everything we do, utilising digital innovation to create value. We de-risk projects through collaborative engagement and holistic thinking which builds inclusive wealth for our clients, stakeholders and communities.

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We are engaged in every aspect of the water industry, helping clients efficiently and effectively collect, store, move and treat water and wastewater; plan and manage watersheds; harness the energy embedded in the treatment and movement of water and enhance sustainability. We incorporate leading-edge digital transformation to create more resilient and reliable solutions using data analytics to provide powerful insights.

The role is suitable for entry level engineering / environmental graduates or those with up to 2 years of post-graduate experience.

· have an engineering / environmental related degree

· have some practical / theoretical experience of wetland and Catchment management schemes

· Have an applied or theoretical experience of Natural Capital or Biodiversity Net Gain on schemes

· have excellent written and oral communication

· have the ability to organise, manage and prioritise work, with or without supervision, in order to meet tight deadlines and deliver well-planned work schedules

· hold a full UK driving licence

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?

· Competitive salary

· Flexible working (part time available, remote working for part of the role)

· Flexible benefits e.g. buy annual leave, varying pension contributions, options for private healthcare

· Continuous training and development - tailored training agreements towards chartership