Electrical Project Engineer

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Location - Brighton (based in or around South East England with travel across multiple sites/projects in the Region)

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 sewage and 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.

• Lead electrical engineering from concept through to completion, using in‑house resources and site teams.
• Deliver Non‑Infra M&E projects within the water sector.
• Manage design processes and liaise with clients and internal teams.
• Conduct early site investigations and coordinate with stakeholders.
• Prepare and review health & safety documentation (RAMS, project plans).
• Procure materials and manage supplier/subcontractor relationships.
• Attend and oversee factory/site testing, commissioning, and client training.
• Participate in design reviews and hazard studies to develop optimal solutions.
• Monitor budgets and assist with cost reviews and variation claims.
• Ensure quality and compliance through inspection and test plans.
• Drive innovation while maintaining adherence to standards.
• Prepare and manage project programmes and documentation (as‑built drawings, O&M manuals).
• Champion health & safety and maintain high performance standards.

• Proficient working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Commercial and contractual awareness.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Organised, proactive, and passionate about delivering excellence.
• Flexible, resilient, and able to influence at all levels.
• A self‑starter with a can‑do attitude and commitment to teamwork.
• Experience in the water industry or Non‑Infra projects (desirable).
• Knowledge of the NEC suite of contracts, CDM, ATEX, DSEAR (desirable).

• An industry applicable electrical ONC/HNC/B.Eng or NVQ equivalent.
• BS7671 (18th Edition)
• Full UK driving licence.

If you don’t currently hold these qualifications or certifications, we can provide support to help you achieve them.

• CSCS/ECS Card
• EUSR National Water Hygiene Card
• SMSTS
• First Aid at Work
• City & Guilds Authorised Person Module

With an impressive order book of over £3.8 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 you stability as well as the chance to stretch your capabilities and realise long held career goals. You will be joining diverse teams working at a high professional level with exceptional levels of commitment.

With an ambitious strategy, we’re poised for further growth and success, so if you’re committed, talented and enthusiastic, Galliford Try is the right place for you.

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 industry is all about creating talented teams that excel in their areas of expertise. As an employer, we know you are most motivated to give your best when you feel valued and engaged.

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