Electrical Project Engineer

Galliford Try; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure company is seeking an experienced Electrical Project Engineer to deliver key projects in the water sector. The role requires collaboration with project delivery teams to ensure high standards in design, procurement, and compliance. Candidates should possess relevant electrical qualifications, strong communication skills, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. The position offers a competitive salary and a range of benefits, including career development opportunities and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Pension plan

Private medical options

Career development

Agile working options

Qualifications

• Experience in electrical engineering across multiple sites.
• Water industry experience preferred.
• Knowledge of NEC contracts, CDM, ATEX, and DSEAR is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical engineering across multiple sites and projects.
• Deliver Non-Infra M&E projects within the water sector.
• Manage design, procurement, and stakeholder coordination.
• Oversee site investigations, testing, commissioning, and client training.
• Prepare RAMS and ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Monitor budgets and review costs.

Skills

Electrical ONC/HNC/B.Eng or NVQ equivalent

BS7671 (18th Edition)

Full UK driving licence

Strong communication skills

Organisational skills

Stakeholder management skills

Commercial awareness

Problem-solving mindset

Education

Electrical ONC/HNC/B.Eng or NVQ equivalent

Job description

Role - Electrical Project Engineer

Location - Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire

Are you an experienced Electrical Project Engineer looking for your next challenge? Join Galliford Try s Environment Business and play a key role in delivering essential infrastructure projects that make a real difference to communities.

Based in or around South East England, you ll work across multiple sites and projects, primarily within the water industry covering clean schemes. Reporting to the Project Manager, you ll collaborate with a dedicated project delivery team to ensure design, procurement, financial control, and site activities are completed to the highest standards.

What you ll be doing:

• Lead electrical engineering across multiple sites and projects.
• Deliver Non-Infra M&E projects within the water sector.
• Manage design, procurement, and stakeholder coordination.
• Oversee site investigations, testing, commissioning, and client training.
• Prepare RAMS, project plans, and ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Monitor budgets, review costs, and drive innovation.

What we re looking for:

• Electrical ONC/HNC/B.Eng or NVQ equivalent.
• BS7671 (18th Edition).
• Full UK driving licence.
• Strong communication, organisational, and stakeholder management skills.
• Commercial awareness and a proactive, problem-solving mindset.

Desirable:

• Water industry experience, NEC contracts knowledge, CDM, ATEX, DSEAR.
• CSCS/ECS Card, EUSR Water Hygiene, SMSTS, First Aid.

Why join us?

• Work on industry-leading projects with a £3.8bn order book.
• Competitive salary + benefits.
• Generous holiday entitlement + option to buy more.
• Pension plan, private medical options, and employee assistance programme.
• Professional membership paid annually.
• Career development through tailored training and leadership programmes.
• Agile working options for flexibility.

Galliford Try is committed to diversity, inclusion, and supporting your wellbeing.
If you re passionate about delivering excellence and want to make an impact, apply today and help us build the infrastructure that shapes communities.