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The Vacancy Graduate Project Manager - Flood, Coast & Environment Company: Binnies

Salary: £30,500 per annum

Locations: Bradford on Avon, Redhill, Birmingham

Closing date: 6 January 2027

About Binnies Binnies is one of the UK's leading engineering and environmental consultancies. We are seeking motivated Graduate Project Managers to join our growing Flood, Coast & Environment (FCE) team in Redhill, Bradford on Avon and Birmingham.

Our team has a strong pipeline of projects covering project appraisals, design, construction supervision, and client secondment opportunities. We work with key clients, including the Environment Agency, Natural Resources Wales, and local authorities, delivering projects that have a positive and lasting impact on communities and the environment.

Our work focuses on reducing flood risk to protect people, homes, and businesses, as well as managing the risks associated with coastal erosion.

This is an excellent opportunity for an aspiring Project Manager to build a career in Flood and Coastal Erosion Risk Management (FCERM) and the wider environmental sector. You will work alongside experienced Project Managers, developing your knowledge and practical skills while contributing to meaningful projects.

We are committed to supporting your professional development through tailored training, mentoring, and opportunities to work towards a recognised project management qualification, such as Chartered Project Professional (ChPP) status with the Association for Project Management (APM).

Key Responsibilities As a Graduate Project Manager, you will:

• Develop an understanding of client requirements and project objectives.
• Support the planning, monitoring, and control of projects, including scope, time, cost, resources, risk, and procurement.
• Assist with contract administration, primarily under the NEC Professional Services Contract.
• Contribute to financial reporting for both clients and the business.
• Manage tasks effectively to meet agreed deadlines and project milestones.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with internal teams, clients, and external stakeholders.
• Assist in preparing project proposals, budgets, and cost estimates.
• Support the assessment of commercial risks during the project bidding and sales process.

About You We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic about project management and passionate about delivering projects that benefit communities and the environment. You will ideally demonstrate the following:

• A degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) discipline, or a degree in another discipline supported by strong STEM A-level qualifications.
• A genuine interest in water, environmental, flood risk, and coastal erosion management projects.
• A commitment to working towards a recognised professional qualification in project management.
• A proactive approach to learning, developing technical skills, and progressing your career.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• The ability to work effectively under pressure, manage competing priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively as part of a team.

Why Join Binnies? At Binnies, we aim to create an environment where people are empowered to learn, develop and build successful careers. We promote a culture based on respect, inclusion and collaboration, with employee wellbeing and work-life balance at the heart of our approach.

With more than 100 years of experience, Binnies has developed a strong and supportive working culture. You will have the opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals on significant infrastructure projects while developing the technical, commercial and project management skills needed to progress your career.

We offer flexible and hybrid working arrangements and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people from diverse backgrounds are supported to grow and succeed.

Benefits

• Competitive salary of £30,500.
• Flexible benefits package, including the option to buy additional annual leave.
• Flexible pension contribution options.
• Private healthcare options.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Support towards achieving professional qualifications.

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?

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Sectors Environment

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.

Water

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.