Net Zero Energy Director

Binnies is recruiting a Director of Net Zero Energy (NZE). The role comprises:

• Leading on the development, implementation and delivery of the NZE Growth Pillar as part of the continuing growth of Environmental Consultancy in this area; and,
• Acting as a Primary Project Director of Net Zero Energy projects to provide governance for this growing portfolio of work.

The NZE Growth Strategy will be developed and refined in conjunction with the Environment Director of Consultancy Services and be delivered by utilizing and developing internal Binnies teams and drawing upon synergies within the wider RSK Group both in the UK and Internationally. Its focus will be to build an exemplar NZE Environmental Consultancy Service that accelerates the development of Net Zero (e.g., renewables, hydrogen, nuclear, carbon capture etc.) critical infrastructure for our clients and their stakeholders.

As Project Director you will oversee the project delivery work of the Environmental Consultancy Project Management Office, and work alongside the Technical Services leads to deliver commercially successful exemplar projects. In doing so the role will provide collaborative long-term relationships with our clients and delivery partners, and senior assurance for the planning and execution of our projects.

This is a national role, reporting to the Environment Director for Consultancy Services.

The ability to travel to Client offices and project sites is essential.

Primary Responsibilities

• Has a lead role in the delivery of key projects for clients operating across the NZE sectors.
• Independently functions as a Project Director on large, complex projects.
• Is recognised as a key internal reference point for specialist technical guidance through depth and breadth of knowledge.
• Develops linkages and direction for scope of responsibilities within the Environment Consultancy, Water Services and Flood, Costal and Marine businesses within Binnies Consultancy team.
• Develops and sustains long term client relationships.
• Leads business development for NZE workstreams and acts as Bid Director/Manager as appropriate.

Project Delivery Responsibilities

• Independently provides leadership and shares knowledge and application of project management processes; advanced knowledge and application of financial management; ability to lead large teams; advanced understanding and application of contract commercial terms; specialist skills for managing medium complexity projects.
• Independently manages complex projects, directs portfolios of medium complex projects and actively coordinates with all other internal/external team members.
• Provide guidance to others regarding projects or project management skills.

Client Focused Leadership

• Responsible for determining key client interests and drivers on high complex projects and determine the key clients in specific business lines.
• Is seen by Clients as an advocate for their organisation and NZE.
• Communicates client interests and drivers to wider business and develops the Environmental Consultancy NZE business line strategy.
• Proactively offers other services to the clients to meet their specific challenges and requirements.
• Leads business development, strategy and pursuit activities for their areas of the business.
• Develops and maintains regular customer contacts for expanding product/service across multiple clients.
• Identifies alternative/additional services for clients and develops plans to maximise potential (including skills, resources and technology)

Commercial Acumen

• Has the skills to be responsible for the NZE business line.
• Provides mentoring and guidance to project managers in commercial aspects of project delivery.
• Proactively manages allocated overhead budget for the NZE business line.
• Experienced in contract management
• Knowledge of programme management using Microsoft Project or equivalent software
• Knowledge/awareness of Earned Value Analysis to monitor project performance and produce accurate cost and spend profiles

Strives for Continuous Improvement in Project Execution

• Consistently and independently applies specialist knowledge and complies with Binnies quality program relative to assigned tasks.
• Responsible for ensuring compliance with Binnies quality program.
• Consistently provides guidance and direction to others from their project team.
• Supports and actively encourages continuous improvement and change management efforts.
• Assists with development of quality systems and procedures within consultancy.
• Provides quality management guidance and assistance to project managers and wider team and promotes a culture that is conducive to quality.

Effective Management and Pastoral Care

• Is active in preparing succession planning in their team and giving future leaders the opportunity to gain the experience needed to progress in their careers.
• Oversees career planning, recognition, learning and development for a business line.
• Undertakes a mentoring role for other project managers and technical NZE professionals.

Proactive Resource Management

• Owns and leads resource management strategy to deliver Business Strategy.
• Required to highlight resource gaps and proactively engages in across P&L liaison and recruitment requirements.

Proactive and Positive Leadership

• Is a Behavioural Champion and is recognised by their team as a positive role model for all aspects of their role.
• As a key leader within the consultancy group, leads medium to large sized multidiscipline project teams.
• Specialist in leading and directing others and effective delegation.
• Actively uses these skills to build trust and integrity in wider delivery teams.

Attributes & Experience

• Master’s degree in project management, Environmental, Natural Sciences, Renewable Energy or Environmental Economics preferred, specialized training, or experience, that makes the individual qualified to perform the job responsibilities.
• Holds an Industry recognized professional chartered qualification.
• Experience in delivering NZE or Renewables programmes, schemes, or projects
• Experience in integrating digital tools or solutions to improve project quality and efficiency

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.