Electrical Project Engineer

Galliford Try Plc; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in the United Kingdom seeks an Electrical Project Manager to oversee water infrastructure projects in Nottinghamshire. The role involves managing site investigations, coordinating with teams, and ensuring project compliance. Ideal candidates will have recognized electrical engineering qualifications and experience with NEC 4 contracts. You will enjoy a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including generous holiday entitlement and corporate discounts.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Corporate discounts

Cycle to Work schemes

Comprehensive pension plan

Private medical scheme options

Paid yearly membership to a professional association

Qualifications

• Recognised electrical engineering qualifications and relevant industry experience.
• Strong understanding of NEC 4 contracts and sustainable development principles.
• Knowledge of CDM regulations and Health & Safety procedures.
• Experience managing subcontractors and working with multi-disciplinary teams.
• Great communication skills and a proactive, flexible, team-oriented approach.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the delivery of Water Infrastructure projects throughout all project phases.
• Coordinating with internal teams and external designers.
• Managing subcontractors during site investigations and construction stages.
• Producing construction-stage documentation and securing necessary permits.
• Participating in design meetings and mentoring junior team members.
• Driving safety and collaboration in line with Health, Safety and Environment culture.

Skills

Electrical engineering qualifications

Knowledge of NEC 4 contracts

Communication skills

Time management

Problem-solving skills

Job description

What you will be doing

Reporting to the Project / Delivery Manager, you’ll play a vital role in project delivery—from initial surveys and investigations to managing design and supporting on‑site construction. Your focus will be on ensuring seamless electrical project execution, stakeholder coordination, and driving quality outcomes across high‑value Severn Trent water infrastructure projects. Based at our Woodside House office in Annesley, you’ll also travel across various sites in the region, ideally living in or near Nottinghamshire.

We have an impressive order book of over £4.1 billion and are one of the industry’s leading principal contractors, offering stability and the chance to stretch your capabilities and realise long‑held career goals.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the delivery of Water Infrastructure projects throughout all project phases.
• Coordinating with internal teams and external designers (Structural, Electrical & Mechanical).
• Managing subcontractors during site investigations, design, and construction stages.
• Producing construction‑stage documentation and securing necessary permits and approvals.
• Participating in design and progress meetings and mentoring junior team members.
• Ensuring project compliance using our Common Data Environment (CDE).
• Driving safety and collaboration in line with our Health, Safety and Environment culture.

Qualifications

• Recognised electrical engineering qualifications and relevant industry experience.
• Strong understanding of NEC 4 contracts and sustainable development principles.
• Knowledge of CDM regulations, current legislation, QA, and Health & Safety procedures.
• Experience managing subcontractors and working with multi‑disciplinary teams.
• Great communication skills – able to challenge, collaborate, and support others constructively.
• A proactive, flexible, and team‑oriented approach.

What You Bring

A strong ethical mindset – open, honest, and accountable. Excellent time management and problem‑solving skills. A desire to continuously learn and adapt in a fast‑paced environment. Commitment to our purpose, values, and delivering an exceptional customer experience. Resilience, relationship‑building skills, and a genuine can‑do attitude.

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 are available for all salaried employees and our employee assistance programme also provides free 24/7 support to those who need it.
• Paid for yearly membership to one recognised professional association relevant to your role.