Galliford Try
UK-based construction group delivering building, infrastructure and specialist services across public and private sectors.
Lead electrical design for water/wastewater projects, ensuring compliance and innovation
1 days ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Warrington, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid
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
Description
design approval
technical authority
value engineering
digital design
governance
mentorship
The Electrical Principal Design Engineer provides technical leadership for electrical design on water and wastewater projects, owning discipline‑specific delivery from concept to construction support. The role combines hands‑on design work, governance, innovation and mentorship, while ensuring compliance with Galliford Try processes, BMS, CDM and relevant legislation.
- Act as technical authority and default approver for electrical design outputs, ensuring quality, compliance and assurance.
- Lead development of efficient, buildable electrical designs balancing capital and operational expenditure.
- Provide Principal Designer support where required, ensuring CDM compliance across design activities.
- Drive innovation, value engineering and digital design within electrical engineering delivery.
- Provide technical problem‑solving and governance across the full project lifecycle, from concept through to construction support.
- Undertake pre‑contract technical governance and review of supplier and subcontractor design submissions.
- Champion lessons learned and continuous improvement across projects.
- Line manage and mentor Senior Electrical Engineers, supporting professional development and accreditation.
- Produce and approve electrical design packages for water and wastewater projects.
- Create control philosophies, URS and FDS documentation to client specifications.
- Review supplier and subcontractor electrical designs.
- Provides in‑house engineering capability, consulting, value engineering, buildability and design checking for temporary works.
Requirements
lv design
amtech
autocad
bs7671
electrical degree
chartered engineer
- Expert in LV design: cable calculations, single‑line diagrams, earthing schematics, cable schedules and installation packs.
- Use AMTECH and AutoCAD/DraftSight proficiently.
- Knowledge of BS7671 (18th Ed), NICEIC certification and relevant British Standards; HV and DSEAR experience desirable.
- Degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent) with 10+ years in municipal water/wastewater electrical design.
- Chartered Engineer status preferred or progressing.
- Experience in contractor or consultancy environment with commercial awareness.
- Strong understanding of QA, health & safety legislation and design governance.
Benefits
Galliford Try offers long‑term career stability, technically complex projects and the opportunity to influence design delivery across a leading Tier 1 contractor. Employees benefit from a collaborative design function, investment in people, innovation and professional development, alongside a comprehensive benefits package.
The company’s vision is to be people‑oriented and progressive, delivering lasting change for stakeholders and communities while upholding values of integrity, excellence and sustainability. Flexible, agile working arrangements are supported to help staff balance home and work life, and a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion ensures equal opportunities for all candidates.
- Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with service and option to purchase extra days.
- Competitive pension scheme and Save As You Earn share scheme.
- Cycle‑to‑Work scheme and wide range of corporate discounts.
- Private medical options for salaried staff.
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
- Paid annual membership of a relevant professional institution.
- Flexible working options: full‑time, reduced hours, agile working.
- Commitment to diversity, inclusion and Disability Confident employer – interview guarantee for candidates meeting essential criteria.
Training + Development
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Interview process
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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.
Culture + Values
- 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.
Environment + Sustainability
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.
Inclusion & Diversity
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.