Senior Electrical Project Engineer

Senior Electrical Project Engineer – Environment

ANNESLEY

We are looking for a Senior Electrical Project Engineer to join the team at Galliford Try, working within our Environment Business Unit on high value Severn Trent Water Infrastructure projects. Based from our Woodside House office in Annesley, you’ll also travel across various sites in the region, ideally living in or near Nottinghamshire.

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of high value, impactful Water Infrastructure Projects, supporting them from early scoping through to construction completion.

Reporting to the Project / Delivery Manager, you'll play a vital role in project delivery—from initial surveys and investigations to managing design and supporting on-site construction. Your focus will be on ensuring seamless electrical project execution, stakeholder coordination, and driving quality outcomes across high value Severn Trent water infrastructure projects.

• Supporting the delivery of Water Infrastructure projects throughout all project phases.
• Coordinating with internal teams and external designers (Structural, Electrical & Mechanical).
• Managing subcontractors during site investigations, design, and construction stages.
• Producing construction-stage documentation and securing necessary permits and approvals.
• Participating in design and progress meetings and mentoring junior team members.
• Ensuring project compliance using our Common Data Environment (CDE).
• Driving safety and collaboration in line with our Health, Safety and Environment culture.

You’re a skilled and experienced Senior Electrical Engineer or Electrical Engineer ready to step up, with a passion for delivering infrastructure projects and a clear commitment to sustainability and safety.

• Recognised electrical engineering qualifications and relevant industry experience.
• Strong understanding of NEC contracts and sustainable development principles.
• Knowledge of CDM regulations, current legislation, QA, and Health & Safety procedures.
• Experience managing subcontractors and working with multi-disciplinary teams.
• Great communication skills—able to challenge, collaborate, and support others constructively.
• A proactive, flexible, and team-oriented approach.

A strong ethical mindset—open, honest, and accountable.

Excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

A desire to continuously learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment.

Commitment to our purpose, values, and delivering an exceptional customer experience.

Resilience, relationship-building skills, and a genuine can-do attitude.

With an impressive order book of over £1 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.

Our Agile Working programme empowers you with flexibility in when, where and how you work. Where appropriate, site and office-based employees can take advantage of a wide variety of working practices, offering different amounts of structure, regularity and flexibility to suit your…