Electrical Project Engineer

Galliford Try; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction group in the UK is seeking an Electrical Project Engineer to join its Environment team in Staffordshire. The role focuses on delivering water and wastewater projects, managing electrical engineering aspects, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. Candidates should have relevant qualifications and experience in the water industry. The company offers a supportive work environment and various benefits to promote employee wellbeing and professional growth.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Cycle to Work schemes

Comprehensive pension plan

Private medical scheme options

Qualifications

• Experience in the water industry or a regulated sector.
• Knowledge of electrical and ICA systems used in treatment.
• Organised and methodical approach with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Deliver M&E projects including pumping stations and dosing systems.
• Manage electrical engineering aspects from inception to completion.
• Prepare and review health & safety documentation.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Education

Electrical ONC / HNC / NVQ equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project Management Software

Job description

Overview

Electrical Project Engineer – Environment

Location: Staffordshire (regional travel required)

Note for Recruitment Agencies

We prefer to hire directly and will be in touch with our PSL Agencies if this role is eligible for release. We do not accept speculative CVs from agencies. If speculative CVs are sent, no fee will be applicable – please direct all queries to the relevant Resourcing Partner.

About Us

Galliford Try is one of the UK’s leading construction groups, with a vision to be people-orientated and progressive, delivering lasting change for the communities we work in. Our Environment Division provides ‘source to sea’ asset delivery capability across the UK and Scotland, working on both Frameworks and Standalone projects. Since AMP, we have successfully delivered over £bn of assets for clients such as Yorkshire Water, United Utilities, Anglian Water, Thames Water, Southern Water, Welsh Water and Scottish Water. As an established player in the market, this is an exciting opportunity to join our Environment Business at a time of growth and transformation as we continue to innovate and shape the future of sustainable infrastructure delivery.

Purpose of the Role

An opportunity has arisen for an Electrical Project Engineer to join our Environment team in the Staffordshire region, working on our South Staffs Water Framework. You will play a key role in the delivery of water and wastewater schemes, supporting the design, coordination, and implementation of electrical and ICA systems across multiple projects. Working closely with internal and external stakeholders, you’ll help ensure schemes are completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest technical and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver water and wastewater M&E projects including pumping stations, dosing systems, chlorination plants and associated infrastructure.
• Manage the electrical engineering aspects of projects from inception to completion, utilising internal and site-based resources.
• Coordinate early site investigations with clients, designers and project teams.
• Prepare and review Health & Safety documentation including risk assessments, method statements and project management plans.
• Support procurement activities, negotiating with suppliers and subcontractors.
• Attend and lead factory and site testing, commissioning and client training.
• Participate in internal and client design reviews and hazard studies to develop robust engineering solutions.
• Contribute to project budgets, cost-to-complete reviews and commercial assessments.
• Liaise with Site Managers and construction teams to ensure delivery to programme, quality and budget.
• Develop and maintain Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) throughout project stages.
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement while maintaining compliance with current standards.
• Support the completion of contract documentation including “as-built” drawings, commissioning manuals and O&M manuals.
• Promote a proactive approach to Health, Safety and Environmental performance.

About You

You will be a motivated and technically capable Electrical Project Engineer with strong problem-solving and communication skills, experienced in delivering water or similar infrastructure projects.

Essential

• Industry-applicable Electrical ONC / HNC / or NVQ equivalent.
• Proven experience within the water industry or a similar regulated sector.
• Knowledge of electrical and ICA systems used in water and wastewater treatment.
• Strong commercial and contractual awareness.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Project.
• Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Commitment to Health, Safety, and Environmental best practice.
• Organised and methodical approach with a strong attention to detail.

Desirable

• Experience with ATEX and hazardous area installations.
• Knowledge of chemical dosing systems.
• Experience leading and managing technical functions or subcontractors.

Personal Attributes

• Aligned with Galliford Try’s values – Excellence, Passion, Integrity, and Collaboration.
• Professional and adaptable with a can-do attitude.
• Proactive and collaborative, with the ability to influence and build strong relationships at all levels.
• Dedicated to continual learning, improvement and achieving outstanding project outcomes.

What We Can Offer in Return

With an impressive order book of over £ billion, we are one of the industry’s leading principal contractors, offering you the opportunity to work on some of the UK’s most exciting projects, providing stability and the chance to stretch your capabilities and realise long-held career goals. You will be joining diverse teams working at a high professional level with exceptional commitment. With an ambitious strategy, we’re poised for further growth and success, so if you’re committed, talented and enthusiastic, Galliford Try is the right place for you.

We are committed to maintaining the physical and mental wellbeing of all our people through our ‘Be Well’ programme which offers discounts on certain products, advice and support for a range of issues.

We invest in high-quality training for employees of all levels, from our leadership development framework to our apprenticeship programmes. Through our Career Paths initiative, individuals receive tailored training and support to fulfil their potential.

Our industry is all about creating talented teams that excel in their areas of expertise. As an employer, we know you are most motivated to give your best when you feel valued and engaged.

Our Agile Working programme empowers you with flexibility in when, where and how you work. Where appropriate, site and office-based employees can take advantage of a wide variety of working practices, offering different amounts of structure, regularity and flexibility to suit your needs as well as those of your wider team.

Our Benefits

We put our people first and our benefits package reflects that by offering a comprehensive range of attractive options to help support your career on top of a competitive salary.

• Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with years of service, plus the opportunity to purchase further holidays
• A wide range of corporate discounts
• Cycle to Work schemes
• Comprehensive pension plan
• Regular Save as You Earn share purchase scheme
• Private medical scheme options available for all salaried employees, plus / employee assistance support
• Paid annual membership to one recognised professional association relevant to your role

About Us

Our purpose is to improve people’s lives through building the facilities and infrastructure that communities need, providing opportunities for our people to learn, grow and progress, working with our supply chain to promote the very best working practice and caring for the environment in which we work.

We do this by holding true to our values, delivering excellence for our clients and the community, being passionate about our role in providing vital services, putting integrity at the heart of our business by doing the right thing, and collaborating with our clients, supply chain and stakeholders to deliver lasting change and long-term value.

For more information on this role or to enquire about other positions available within our Environment business, please contact. A full job description is available on request.

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