SENIOR ELECTRICAL DESIGN ENGINEER

14th April, 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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