The 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.We are currently completing the Preliminary Environmental Information Report (PEIR) and are now seeking experienced environmental technical leaders to support the next phase: delivery of the Environmental Statement and submission of the DCO.While SESRO will be your primary focus, you’ll also become a valued member of our national ecology and environmental team, with opportunities to contribute to other major infrastructure projects in the future. There will also be opportunities to line manage and mentor.Binnies is a registered Ecological (CIEEM) and Landscape Practice (Landscape Institute), holds the IEMA (now ISEP) EIA Quality Mark, and is a proud sponsor of AECOW — reflecting our commitment to excellence across the environmental sector.About the RoleWe are seeking a highly capable and experienced candidate to lead coordination of our environmental survey programme. This role is pivotal in ensuring technical requirements are aligned across disciplines and that survey delivery is smooth, timely, and well-resourced.The successful candidate will:
Serve as the central point of coordination for environmental survey requirements, consolidating input from technical leads and liaising with the Surveys Project Manager and Land Team to ensure seamless programme execution.
Collaborate with technical leads to assess and advise on survey prioritisation and materiality.
Support technical leads in identifying resource needs and escalate any gaps or risks as appropriate.
Maintain oversight of the environmental survey programme, ensuring it is kept up to date.
Ensure each topic area maintains an up-to-date register of surveyors and their competencies.
Essential RequirementsCandidates should demonstrate the following qualifications and experience:
A degree in an environmental-related discipline
Chartered status (or close to obtaining) with a relevant professional institute
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Excellent interpersonal abilities
Proven experience in programme management
Full UK driving licence
Understanding of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and Development Consent Order (DCO) processes for contextual awareness
Desirable RequirementsProximity to London (JV and client hub) is an advantage but not essential. Prior experience in environmental consultancy would also be beneficial.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.
