Galliford Try
UK-based construction group delivering building, infrastructure and specialist services across public and private sectors.
Electrical Project Engineer
Electrical Project Engineer for water treatment projects, ensuring compliance and safety.
Job Highlights
About the Role
• Support electrical supervisor and electricians to safely complete scope of works per programme. • Liaise with design team and Compliance Manager to ensure compliance with BS7671 and client specifications. • Oversee electrical installations following BS7671 and AVRS safety rules. • Promote AVRS’s positive safety culture and adhere to health and safety legislation. • Deliver installations to contract and quality‑plan standards. • Complete project documentation for O&M handover per Quality and Inspection Test Plans. • Coach and mentor supervisors and electricians. • Collaborate effectively within the growing team. • Interpret electrical installation drawings (SLD, BCD termination).
Key Responsibilities
- ▸installation oversight
- ▸compliance review
- ▸documentation handover
- ▸drawing interpretation
- ▸safety culture
- ▸team coaching
What You Bring
• Hold SSSTS/SMSTS (or equivalent) and an ECS gold card. • Possess a full UK driving licence and relevant trade qualifications. • Experience as an Electrical Project Engineer or Supervisor; manage workload with minimal supervision. • Desirable: Emergency First Aid, fitness‑to‑work medical, EUSR Water Hygiene, 2391 Test & Inspection, PASMA/IPAF/Confined Space, COMPEX, industrial experience. • Enjoy flexible working via the Agile Working programme.
Requirements
- ▸smsts
- ▸ecs gold
- ▸uk licence
- ▸project engineer
- ▸first aid
- ▸pasma
Benefits
The role is for an Electrical Project Engineer with AVRS, covering the Thames Water and Anglian Water regions. It offers a competitive salary, a 42‑hour week (Monday‑Friday), and paid travel time in addition to contracted hours. This is an exciting opportunity to join AVRS, part of the Galliford Try group, supporting long‑term projects in the Water Treatment sector. With an order book exceeding £3.8 billion, you will work on some of the UK’s most exciting projects while enjoying a diverse, high‑professional team. We are committed to employee wellbeing through the ‘Be Well’ programme, invest heavily in training from leadership development to apprenticeships, and support career progression via the Career Paths initiative. The Agile Working programme offers flexibility in when, where and how you work, balancing structure and autonomy for you and your team. We welcome flexible working arrangements, including full‑time, reduced hours or remote options, and encourage applications from candidates of diverse backgrounds. If you have a long‑term health condition or disability and meet the essential criteria, we will interview you and discuss any reasonable adjustments needed. • Benefit from generous holiday entitlement with purchase option. • Access corporate discounts, Cycle‑to‑Work scheme, and comprehensive pension plan. • Participate in Save‑as‑You‑Earn share purchase scheme and private medical options. • Receive 24/7 employee assistance and paid professional association membership. • Join ‘Be Well’ wellbeing programme and receive high‑quality training through leadership and apprenticeship programmes.
Work Environment
Onsite