About this role
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 stagesProducing electrical calculations and technical reports using industry-standard software (Amtech, Dialux, Relux)Developing coordinated designs in CAD and RevitPresenting work for internal peer review and external stage reviewsAttending and contributing to client and design team meetingsUndertaking condition surveys and technical assessmentsCarrying out third-party design reviews, including large-scale developmentsSupporting 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 residentialCAT A & CAT B commercial fit-outsPeer reviews on £100m+ schemesEducation, Defence & secure environmentsHealthcare 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 roleChartered, or actively working towards CEng, IMIET, (or equivalent)Confident producing and explaining technical design decisionsComfortable engaging with clients and multidisciplinary teamsOrganised, 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.
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