The VacanciesThe South East Strategic Reservoir Option (SESRO) is a landmark 150 million cubic metre reservoir near Abingdon. This project not only aims to secure vital water resources but also aspires to enhance biodiversity through new habitat creation and deliver new leisure and recreational amenities. Learn more about SESRO here: .Binnies is proud to be working in joint venture with Arup as the delivery partner for SESRO, supporting Thames Water in securing a Development Consent Order (DCO) for this nationally significant infrastructure project. Together, we are responsible for all design, consenting, and environmental services for the integrated scheme.This is a permanent role, with long-term opportunities to work across our diverse portfolio of infrastructure projects in the water and environmental sectors.About the RoleWe are seeking an experienced and proactive Survey Co-ordination Manager to lead a team of survey coordinators supporting a safe, streamlined, and well-integrated survey programme for this major infrastructure project. This role is pivotal in ensuring the successful delivery of surveys ahead of the DCO submission in late 2026.The successful candidate will:
Lead the development and implementation of robust survey coordination processes.
Prepare and maintain comprehensive training and guidance materials.
Collaborate with Technical and GIS Leads to ensure survey programmes are free from duplication and overlap.
Act as the primary liaison between surveyors and the Lands Team, managing day-to-day communications and logistics.
Escalate issues promptly to the Lands Team and Survey Project Manager.
Ensure accurate records of all planned, completed, and abandoned surveys are maintained.
Provide Thames Water and the Contractor with a weekly forward look of upcoming on-site surveys and visits.
Participate in weekly coordination calls to report on survey progress, upcoming requirements, and urgent priorities.
Review and approve survey access requests and contribute to the preparation of survey packs for field teams.
Essential RequirementsCandidates should demonstrate the following qualifications and experience:
A relevant degree
Chartered status (or close to obtaining) with a recognised professional institute
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder engagement abilities
Proven experience in programme or project management
Working knowledge of GIS tools and spatial databases
A solid understanding of health and safety principles
A full UK driving licence
Desirable RequirementsProximity to Oxfordshire (project site) or London (client and JV hub) is beneficial but not mandatory.Experience of managing large-scale survey programmes or land access processes is advantageous.We would welcome applicants of Principal Level and above and we can flex salary based on grade and experience. To ensure full integration ahead of the 2026 survey season, candidates must be available to start by the end of 2025. Hybrid/flexible working is also available.Why join usWould you like to work in a business where you feel empowered to grow? Where there is no place for criticism or discrimination? A place where people are mindful and respectful? If so, then Binnies is the place for you.We have a strong ‘ENGAGED’ culture that runs through everything we do. Evolved over 100 years, we have a culture of caring, where our employee’s wellbeing and work-life balance are priorities, in fact we have industry leading flexible and hybrid working arrangements. We pride ourselves on providing an inclusive working environment, where a diverse workforce is supported to grow and develop. The successful applicant will go from being great alone to truly amazing with Binnies.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. In fact, Environment Analyst recently highlighted RSK’s growth commenting, “Few companies in the environmental services sector can claim to be expanding at the same pace as RSK.”RSK operates as a group of synergistic businesses with a growth strategy centred on diversification to build a resilient business that can withstand external pressures while also bringing more value to clients and opportunities to employees.
