Electrical Project Engineer

Galliford Try Holdings plc; Stafford; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in the UK is seeking an Electrical Project Engineer to join their Environment team. This role involves overseeing electrical aspects of water and wastewater projects. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of electrical systems and experience in the water industry. Responsibilities include project management, stakeholder coordination, and compliance with safety standards. This position offers excellent career growth and competitive benefits.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Corporate discounts

Cycle to Work schemes

Comprehensive pension plan

Private medical scheme options

Paid membership to a professional association

Qualifications

• Proven experience within the water industry or a similar regulated sector.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Motivated and technically capable with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Deliver water and wastewater M&E projects including pumping stations.
• Manage electrical engineering aspects from inception to completion.
• Prepare and review Health & Safety documentation.
• Support procurement activities and coordinate site testing.

Skills

Electrical ONC / HNC / B.Eng or NVQ equivalent

Experience in the water industry

Knowledge of electrical and ICA systems

Commercial awareness

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Interpersonal and leadership skills

Attention to detail

Education

Electrical ONC / HNC / B.Eng or NVQ equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

Electrical Project Engineer - Environment

Location : Staffordshire (regional travel required)

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 / B.Eng 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 £3.9 billion, we are one of the industry's leading principal contractors, affording you the opportunity to work on some of the UK's most exciting projects, offering stability as well as the chance to stretch your capabilities and realise long-held career goals. We invest in high‑quality training for employees of all levels and support agile working to balance flexibility and structure.

Our Benefits

• 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 24/7 employee assistance support.
• Paid annual membership to one recognised professional association relevant to your role.

About the Team

Our Environment Business provides 'source to sea' asset delivery capability across the UK and Scotland, working on both Frameworks and Standalone projects. Since AMP3 we have delivered in excess of £2 bn of assets for clients such as Yorkshire Water, United Utilities, Anglian Water, Thames Water, Southern Water, Welsh Water and Scottish Water.

Contact

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