Electrical Project Engineer

Electrical Project Engineer – AVRS

Location:

Thames Water and Anglian Water regions

Competitive salary | Contracted hours: 42 per week (Monday–Friday) | Paid travel time in addition to contracted hours

We have an exciting opportunity for an Electrical Project Engineer to join AVRS, part of the Galliford Try group. Following several long‑term framework awards, we are looking for ambitious individuals with a strong industrial background to support long‑term projects within the Water Treatment Sector. Our clients expect the highest standards, and we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional quality. At AVRS, we see our people as key stakeholders and aim to build a mutually rewarding future together.

Projects range from £5k to £10m, where we act as Principal Contractor and Principal Designer, as well as supporting Tier 1 contractor clients. This is a permanent position, offering stability and growth within a thriving team.

• Supporting the electrical supervisor and a team of electricians to ensure the scope of works is safely completed to a high standard in line with the programme.
• Engaging with the AVRS design team and Compliance Manager to ensure works comply with BS7671 and client specifications.
• Supporting the completion of electrical installations in accordance with BS7671 and AVRS Electrical safety rules.
• Engaging with AVRS’s positive safety culture.
• Ensuring that all Health and Safety legislation and regulations are adhered to and promote a positive culture.
• Ensuring that all items are installed to the highest standards, in compliance with the contract and the Project quality plan.
• Ensuring all required project documentation is completed to the required standard ready for O&M handover in line with the Quality Plan and Inspection Test Plan.
• Coaching and mentoring Supervisors and Electricians.
• Collaborating effectively within a growing team.

• SSSTS/SMSTS or equivalent
• ECS gold card
• Full UK driving licence
• Appropriate trade qualification(s)
• Ability to interpret electrical installation drawings (SLD, BCD termination Drawings)
• Experience as an Electrical Project Engineer or Supervisor
• Ability to manage own workload and project tasks with minimal supervision

• Emergency First Aid or First Aider certification
• Fitness-to-work medical
• EUSR Water Hygiene
• 2391 Test and Inspection
• PASMA / IPAF / Confined Space
• COMPEX
• Industrial experience

• 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

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 Agile Working programme empowers you with flexibility in when, where and how you work.

Galliford Try is a Disability Confident employer. As a Disability Confident employer, we have committed to offer an interview to any candidate with a long‑term health condition or disability that meet the essential criteria for the advertised position. Please contact the Resourcing Partner listed within the job advert if you believe this applies to you. We will also discuss any adjustments required for your interview.

For more information on this role or to enquire about other positions available within our business please contact charl

Galliford Try welcomes applications from candidates who would like to work full‑time, reduced hours or flexibly and this will be discussed in more detail as part of the recruitment process. We encourage you to apply anyway even if you do not meet every requirement of the role. We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace.