Electrical Principal Design Engineer

About the Role

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.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸design approval
• ▸technical authority
• ▸value engineering
• ▸digital design
• ▸governance
• ▸mentorship

What You Bring

• 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.

Requirements

• ▸lv design
• ▸amtech
• ▸autocad
• ▸bs7671
• ▸electrical degree
• ▸chartered engineer

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.

Work Environment

Hybrid