Binnies UK Limited

Our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant

We recognise the value that serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business and to our country. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by:

• Promoting the Armed Forces: promoting the fact that we are an Armed Forces-friendly organisation, to our staff, customers, suppliers, contractors and wider public;
• Veterans: supporting the employment of veterans, recognising military skills and qualifications in our recruitment and selection process; working with the Career Transition Partnership (CTP) to support the employment of Service leavers;
• Service Spouses & Partners: supporting the employment of Service spouses and partners; partnering with the Forces Families Jobs Forum; and providing flexibility in granting leave for Service spouses and partners before, during and after a partner’s deployment;
• Reserves: supporting our employees who are members of the Reserve Forces; granting additional paid/unpaid leave for annual Reserve Forces training; supporting any mobilisations and deployment; actively encouraging members of staff to become Reservists;
• Cadet Organisations: supporting our employees who are volunteer leaders in military cadet organisations, granting additional leave to attend annual training camps and courses; actively encouraging members of staff to become volunteer leaders in cadet organisations; supporting local military cadet units; recognising the benefits of employing cadets/ex-cadets within the workforce;
• National Events: supporting Armed Forces Day, Reserves Day, the Poppy Appeal Day and Remembrance activities;
• Armed Forces Charities: supporting Armed Forces charities with fundraising and supporting staff who volunteer to assist;
• Successful transition: Supporting ex service personnel as well as their spouses and partners in their transition from active duty to employment, and supporting reservists in their re-integration to the workplace, by developing onboarding, refresher training, and people management processes that recognise the new and different demands of civilian life. Also making use of the benefits available through our EAP and continuing to offer day to day support to ensure a successful transition.

About us

Binnies is a multidisciplinary engineering and environmental consultancy. We specialise in providing sustainable solutions for complex infrastructure challenges with expertise in water, energy, environment, and transportation sectors. We focus on delivering innovative engineering, project management, and advisory services to our clients across the UK and internationally. We are well known for our commitment to sustainability, resilience, and inclusivity in developing infrastructure projects. Our comprehensive approach includes water and wastewater treatment, flood risk management, renewable energy projects, and sustainable urban development. Through a combination of technical excellence and collaborative partnerships we aim to address the evolving needs of communities and contribute to a resilient and environmentally conscious future.