24th February, 2026
Senior Electrical Design Engineer | Building Services
Are you an Electrical Design Engineer who wants more than just compliance and repeat detail? Thomas Search are partnered with a leading, forward-thinking Multi-disciplinary consultancy to appoint a Senior Electrical Engineer into their expanding South-East Building Consultancy team
This is an opportunity to join a design-first building services environment where engineers are encouraged to challenge norms, cross-pollinate ideas across sectors, and produce intelligent, well-considered electrical solutions, not just "get it out the door".
You'll be part of a closely supported technical team with structured mentoring, real exposure to clients, and the freedom to develop at your own pace as your capability grows.
What you'll be doing
- Leading and contributing to electrical building services design across multiple project stages
- Producing electrical calculations and technical reports using industry-standard software (Amtech, Dialux, Relux)
- Developing coordinated designs in CAD and Revit
- Presenting work for internal peer review and external stage reviews
- Attending and contributing to client and design team meetings
- Undertaking condition surveys and technical assessments
- Carrying out third-party design reviews, including large-scale developments
- Supporting projects from early concept through to completion, including site involvement where appropriate
Project exposure You'll work across a genuinely diverse portfolio, including:
- High-rise residential
- CAT A & CAT B commercial fit-outs
- Peer reviews on £100m+ schemes
- Education, Defence & secure environments
- Healthcare facilities
This variety is intentional - it's designed to build rounded engineers.
What we're looking for - Degree-qualified in Building Services / Electrical Engineering (or equivalent)
- Experience in a consultancy-led electrical design role
- Chartered, or actively working towards CEng, IMIET, (or equivalent)
- Confident producing and explaining technical design decisions
- Comfortable engaging with clients and multidisciplinary teams
- Organised, diligent, and genuinely interested in developing as an engineer
If you're an Electrical Engineer who enjoys
thinking, designing, and improving how things are done, this is a role worth exploring.
Interested? Apply directly or reach out in confidence to
David at
dward@thomassearch.co.uk for a discreet and informative disclosure
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