Electrical Project Engineer

Electrical Project Engineer – Brighton

Join Galliford Try’s Environment Business as an Electrical Project Engineer. You will play a key role in delivering essential infrastructure projects in the water industry across South East England.

Responsibilities

• 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.

About You

• 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 NEC contracts, CDM, ATEX, DSEAR (desirable).

Essential Qualifications and Certifications

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

Desirable Qualifications and Certifications

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

Benefits

• Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with years of service, plus the opportunity to purchase additional holidays.
• Wide range of corporate discounts.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Comprehensive pension plan.
• Regular Save‑as‑You‑Earn share purchase scheme.
• Private medical scheme options available for all salaried employees and an employee assistance programme providing free 24/7 support.
• Paid annual membership to a recognised professional association relevant to your role.

EEO Statement

Galliford Try is a Disability Confident employer and welcomes applications from candidates who may need adjustments for the interview process. We commit to offer an interview to any candidate with a long‑term health condition or disability that meets the essential criteria for the advertised position.

For more information about the role, please contact charlotte.gornall@gallifordtry.co.uk.

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