Electrical Project Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading construction company is seeking an experienced Electrical Project Engineer to join their Environment Business in the Cambridge area. The role involves leading projects in the Water Industry, ensuring high Health & Safety standards, and delivering complex engineering tasks. Candidates should have an Electrical ONC/HNC/BEng or NVQ equivalent and proven experience in the field. The position offers a competitive salary, generous benefits, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Wide range of corporate discounts

Cycle to Work scheme

Comprehensive pension plan

Private medical scheme options

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Proven experience within the Water Industry.
• Organised, structured and professional with a passion for excellence.
• Flexible, resilient and capable of building strong relationships at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical engineering activity from project inception to completion.
• Deliver water M&E projects including pumping stations and associated civil structures.
• Produce and review Health & Safety documentation.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Project management

Negotiation skills

Communication

Customer-focused

Education

Electrical ONC/HNC/BEng or NVQ equivalent

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

Job description

An opportunity has arisen for an Electrical Project Engineer to join our Environment Business. Ideally, you will be based in or around the Cambridge area and will travel across multiple sites and projects in the region. You will work on our South Staffs Water Framework delivering schemes of varying sizes across the Water Industry.

We are one of the industry's leading principal contractors with an order book of over £3.9 billion. We provide stability, development and the chance to stretch your capabilities and achieve your long-term career goals. We are committed to the wellbeing of all our people through our 'Be Well' programme, offering product discounts, advice and support, and we invest in high-quality training at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical engineering activity from project inception to completion utilising in‑house, installation and construction resources
• Deliver water M&E projects including pumping stations, dosing systems, chlorination plants and associated civil structures
• Conduct early site investigation works with the client, design and project teams
• Produce and review Health & Safety documentation (RAMS / Project Management Plans)
• Procure materials and manage supplier engagement
• Attend and undertake FATs, SATs, commissioning and client training
• Attend and provide input into internal and client‑facing design reviews
• Work closely with the design team to collate information, contribute to Hazard Studies and shape optimal solutions
• Support cost‑to‑complete / budget reviews with project delivery teams
• Lead negotiations with suppliers and subcontractors
• Prepare subcontract orders and support variation claims
• Liaise with Site Managers to ensure work is completed to programme, quality and budget
• Develop and maintain Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs)
• Champion innovation while maintaining compliance with relevant standards
• Produce and manage project programmes
• Maintain high Health & Safety standards across all activity
• Ensure accurate close‑out of contractual documentation including as‑built drawings, O&M manuals and commissioning manuals

Qualifications

• Electrical ONC/HNC/BEng or NVQ equivalent
• Proven experience within the Water Industry
• ICA and/or ATEX experience (desirable but not essential)
• Commercial and contractual awareness
• Competent with MS Office including MS Project
• Organised, structured and professional with a passion for excellence
• Flexible, resilient and capable of building strong relationships at all levels
• Strong communicator across email, phone and face‑to‑face
• Customer‑focused with strong influencing and negotiation skills
• Experience of leading and managing engineering workstreams

Benefits

• Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with service + option to purchase more
• Wide range of corporate discounts
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Comprehensive pension plan
• Regular Save As You Earn share purchase scheme
• Private medical scheme options for all salaried employees
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Paid membership to one relevant professional body
• Competitive salary, car or car allowance, pension, healthcare, discretionary bonuses and 28 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Commitment to wellbeing, training and professional development
• Flexible working hours and arrangements

Galliford Try are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sectors of the community.