Electrical Graduate Design Engineer Review
at Galliford Try
Graduate Job
Electronic and Electrical Engineering
Warrington, Cheshire
Review Submitted: November 2025
Overall Rating
3.7 /5
The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!
3.5/5
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Overview of the Role
4/5
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Experience & Company Culture
3/5
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Recommendations & Advice
Overview of the Role
Overall, how would you describe your experience at Galliford Try?
Fantastic! Great support from everyone and good work life balance.
What are the main responsibilities of the role and which elements of the role do you enjoy the most?
Producing data schedules, reports and drawings. Identifying suitable instruments offered by suppliers that are suitable for the task on projects. Locating and understanding data sheets and contacting suppliers as necessary.
To what extent does your role give you the opportunity to contribute meaningfully and feel valued by your team?
4/5
Most the work I produce directly contributes to the projects it is for.
How does your compensation package - including perks & benefits - fairly remunerate you for the work you do?
4/5
I am satisfied with my compensation but more is always better.
How well do you feel the role is preparing you for your future career?
3/5
The work I undertake is quite limited in scope so being eligible for a new position is unlikely. It is due to the nature of the projects I am working on and not inherently a way of hold back my development.
How would you rate the extent to which you were developing new or existing skills through formal training and your day-to-day role?
3/5
Depending on the project, the opportunities for development are not consistent.
Experience & Company Culture
How is the support you receive?
4/5
Everyone is very easy going and they make themselves available to me when I need. I was not wanting for support at any stage.
How is your work-life balance?
5/5
I can switch off the moment I turn my laptop off.
What is the organisational culture, values and general atmosphere like?
4/5
Its is a very warm and pleasing place to work. The working policy is hybrid with up to 3 work from home days after 2 years.
How would you rate Galliford Try initiatives when it comes to equality, diversity, inclusion and accessibility?
4/5
There are facilities to pray and make wudu for Muslims but it is office dependant.
How would you rate Galliford Try CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) initiatives?
3/5
Volunteering is heavily pushed and advertised within the company. We are given 2 volunteering days we can use to replace regular work days.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Galliford Try to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It is good work life balance and the compensation is quite fair.
How well did the role match your expectations based on the recruitment process?
3/5
There advertised role was very vague and the location was completely different to where I initially applied.
When considering the recruitment & onboarding process, have you any specific tips or advice you would give to others applying to Galliford Try?
Put the effort in to personalise CV and personal statements. Prepare properly for interviews. They will happily take on anyone who shows up prepared.
