Electrical Design Engineer – Environment
Location – Plymouth
Overview
Role: Electrical Design Engineer – Environment. Accountabilities include development and implementation of cost-effective control solutions, staying compliant with legislation and budget, and supporting sales with robust controls solutions.
Key Accountabilities
* Develop and implement cost-effective controls solutions that meet customer needs, comply with relevant legislation, and stay within budget.
* Keep abreast of evolving technologies and implement proven technology that offers savings to the business.
* Responsible for the detailed design, specification, implementation, and FAT testing of the control solution.
* Support the Sales team in developing robust, cost-effective controls solutions.
* Value engineer the solution to identify alternative materials and scope changes while meeting performance, quality and regulatory requirements.
* Attend design reviews and submit designs for approval.
* On site for successful site commissioning (hardware) and SAT testing (hardware) of the control solution.
* Work within Lintott Control Systems procedures and formats.
* Coordinate with all departments on order receipt and attend handover meetings as necessary.
* Maintain positive cross-department relationships to use technical patterns for future contracts.
* Assist with internal process development and waste elimination; help maintain filing systems.
* Support the Engineering Team during holidays and sickness; perform other duties as agreed with management.
About you
* 3+ years of relevant electrical design experience (hardware) related to MCC (DOL, ASD, Soft Start & VSD design), Switchgear, Control Panel, and LV Distribution/Electrical Installations.
* Experience in a Systems Integration Environment, collaborating with Software Engineers to develop Functional Design Specifications (FDS).
* Experience in specification, design, installation, and commissioning of equipment with internal and/or external resources.
* Knowledge of BS EN 61439 and BS EN 60204.
* Qualified to the 18th Edition of BS 7671 wiring regulations.
* Experience producing complex Electrical Schematics, General Arrangement Drawings, and BOM.
* Experience using AutoCAD Electrical or SEE Electrical design software.
What We Can Offer in Return
With an order book of over £3.8 billion, we are a leading contractor offering stability and opportunities to work on UK projects. You will join diverse, high‑caliber teams with opportunities for growth. Galliford Try is committed to values, excellence, integrity, collaboration, and long-term value creation.
We support physical and mental wellbeing through our Be Well programme and invest in high-quality training through leadership development, apprenticeships, and Career Paths. Our Agile Working programme provides flexibility in when, where, and how you work where appropriate.
Benefits
* Generous holiday entitlement with service‑based increases and optional additional holidays
* Corporate discounts and Cycle to Work schemes
* Comprehensive pension plan
* Regular Save as You Earn share purchase scheme
* Private medical options and 24/7 employee assistance program
* Paid annual membership to a relevant professional association
About Us
Our purpose is to improve people’s lives by building facilities and infrastructure, promoting learning and growth, and caring for the environment. We strive to deliver excellence, integrity, and collaboration with clients, supply chain, and stakeholders to create lasting change and value.
For more information about this role or other positions, please contact jade.adamson@gallifordtry.co.uk.
Additional Information
Galliford Try welcomes applications from candidates seeking full‑time, reduced hours, or flexible working; details will be discussed during recruitment. We encourage applicants to disclose reasonable adjustments needed to ensure a positive experience. As a Disability Confident employer, we offer an interview to candidates meeting essential criteria for the role. Please contact the Resourcing Partner if this applies to you. A full job description is available on request.
As a reminder, this description is for a live role and does not imply a guarantee of employment.
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