Electrical Senior Design Engineer (HV & LV) - Water
Galliford Try
Senior electrical design engineer for HV/LV systems in water/wastewater projects.
6 days ago ago
Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Warrington, England, United Kingdom
Office Full-Time
Company Size
4,122 Employees
Service Specialisms
Construction services
Project Management
Engineering
Architecture
Property Development
Design
Technical Services
Turnkey
Sector Specialisms
Buildings
Residential
Commercial
Infrastructure
Water
Rail
Highway
Energy
Role
What you would be doing
supplier selection
technical assurance
discipline lead
hse compliance
problem solving
value engineering
- Selection and appraisal of suppliers and their design submissions.
- Assist in ensuring procedural governance is adhered to.
- Take responsibility for personal development and enable and support the learning of others.
- Provide technical compliance and quality on design outputs. Default checker for design outputs to ensure technical assurance and quality control.
- Operate as discipline lead for a project.
- Working as part of the Design team to ensure full compliance with relevant Health, Safety and Environmental Legislation.
- Technical problem solving throughout the project life cycle (e.g. from concept design through to final construction support), moreover, to ensure that potential issues are identified, mitigated and or safely managed through technical governance and risk and opportunity management.
- Developing and supporting staff to encourage them towards accreditation with professional bodies (e.g., ICE, IET, IMechE, IChemE)
- Assist the Principal Designer Lead in ensuring CDM regulations compliance.
- Provide leadership, direction and encouragement to the design team.
- Seek optimal solutions/efficient designs that balance capital and operational cost benefits.
- Assist with pre-contract design activities.
- Provide lessons learnt on projects to the Design Team and Discipline Design Manager(s), covering good and bad to feedback to be promoted or avoided on future schemes.
- Working as part of the Design team to ensure scheme designs adhere to client specifications and standards.
- Line Management of multi-disciplinary Design Engineers.
- Design for buildability, safe construction, and operation, working alongside project delivery peers.
- Promoting innovation, value engineering and digital design.
What you bring
etap
autocad
chartered
degree
7+ years
water engineering
- Excellent knowledge of multi-disciplinary engineering design in water engineering.
- Competent in generating electrical installation packs, including but not limited to HV & LV cable calculations, single line diagrams, cable block diagrams, termination details & cable schedules.
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload to ensure that timescales are met.
- Preference for Chartered Member of a recognised professional Engineering body.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Proficient in the use of modelling software such as ETAP to carry out HV & LV modelling, including the completion of protection & grading studies, system load flow and short circuit calculations
- Competent with strong experience in checking & approving discipline design packages.
- Strong problem-solving skills.
- Able to recognise own impact on others and adapt approach where appropriate.
- Attention to detail.
- Competent with strong experience in reviewing subcontractors’ documentation.
- Sharing and imparting knowledge to our teams, this is essential, as is the need to mentor and develop our expanding design team.
- Experience of working in accordance with QA and H&S procedures.
- Educated to Degree level in Engineering or other equivalent qualification preferable.
- Willingness and commitment to embrace innovations to assist the business.
- Proficient with AutoCAD/Draftsight.
- Demonstrable experience of + 7 years working within the Municipal Water and Wastewater industries, working with a variety of clients.
- Able to work collaboratively with others to form strong positive working relationships with colleagues and clients.
- Knowledge of C&G 2382-18 BS7671 18th Edition Wiring Regulations, NICEIC Electrical Installation Certificates and HV standards & compliance.
- Excellent IT skills – with experience of using Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Cost / Performance management systems.
- Competent in a contracting / consulting environment, with commercial awareness.
- Excellent Communication and Stakeholder management skills.
- Competent in generating layouts for electrical switch rooms, cable routes & substations.
- Competent in the organisation & management of consultants in the formulation of earthing design & studies.
- Knowledge of current H&S legislation and British Standards and experience in applying them across designs.
- Good negotiation and persuading skills.
- Paid for yearly membership to one recognised professional association relevant to your role
- A flexible attitude to work.
- Regular Save as You Earn share purchase scheme
- Cycle to Work schemes
- 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
- Comprehensive pension plan
- Opportunity to be enrolled onto our car benefit scheme
- Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with years of service, plus the opportunity to purchase further holidays
- A wide range of corporate discounts
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Company
Overview
£3.7 billion+
Order Book Value
After selling its housing arm in January 2020, the company rebuilt a significant order book, reflecting its strategic focus and growth.
£1.77 billion
Annual Revenue 2024
The company delivered £1.77 billion in revenue, showcasing its operational strength and market presence.
- a national construction powerhouse with a history tracing back to two century‑old local builders.
- now focusing on Building, Infrastructure (including Highways and Environment), and Specialist Services, delivering projects such as schools, hospitals, water barriers, and road networks.
- expanded through strategic acquisitions—Morrison Construction in 2006, Miller Construction in 2014, and water and specialist services firms since 2021—to broaden its technical capabilities.
- delivers projects in sectors like education, health, defence, justice facilities, major highways, water treatment infrastructure, fire‑safety upgrades, and digital infrastructure.
- retains dual brands—Galliford Try in England & Wales and Morrison Construction in Scotland—to maintain regional strength.
- has shown strong growth, recovering from COVID, reinstating dividends in 2021, and aiming to exceed £2.2 billion in revenue and achieve a 4% operating margin by 2030.
- Excellence
- Passion
- Integrity
- Collaboration
- Health and safety always prioritised – “nothing is so important that we cannot take the time to do it safely.”
- Agile and smart working methods to enable people to reach their potential.
- People‑oriented, progressive culture driven from top leadership.
62% CO₂e reduction
Carbon Emissions Reduction (2012–2020)
A significant reduction in carbon emissions (Scope 1, 2, and operational Scope 3) was achieved between 2012 and 2020.
93% electric cars
Electric and Plug-In Hybrid Fleet
Over 90% of the company's vehicle fleet consists of electric or plug-in hybrid vehicles, reflecting a strong commitment to sustainable mobility.
100% renewable electricity
Clean Energy Target
The company aims to power its operations entirely with renewable electricity by the end of 2025.
16 activities mapped
Net Zero Route Map
A comprehensive plan addressing key activities contributing to carbon emissions has been published, including diesel use, vehicle emissions, and materials.
- Net zero on Scope 1 and 2 operations by 2030; Scope 1, 2 and 3 across all activities by 2045.
- Near-term emissions targets validated by SBTi (aligned to 1.5 °C).
- Reduced Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2.5% in 2023 vs 2022; diesel use down 9.1%, vehicle emissions down 6.9%.
- 65% Scope 1 and 2 reduction by 2021.
- Zero construction waste to landfill by 2026.
- Sub-133 g/km fleet average in 2011 down to 86 g/km in 2020.
- PAS 2080:2023 certification achieved (carbon management).
- CDP B grade for environmental performance maintained in 2025.
22.5% gender pay gap
Mean gender pay gap reduction
The mean gender pay gap has been reduced from 28.8% in 2020 to 22.5% in 2024.
74% employee engagement
Employee engagement score
Employee engagement levels are at 74%, exceeding the sector average of 66%.
55% senior leaders
Inclusive Leadership programme participation
55% of senior leaders have completed the Inclusive Leadership programme.
- Appointed a dedicated Inclusion Lead and steering group (July 2023).
- Pilot mentoring scheme for girls: ~50 students across 5 schools.
- Awarded Leaders in Diversity (Highways business) and national FREDIE standards.
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