Senior Building Services Engineer – Consultancy

Thomas Search; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy is seeking a Senior Building Services Engineer for their engineering team in the UK. You'll be involved in expanding the Technical Due Diligence service, working on prestigious projects while building client relationships. Ideal candidates should have a degree in Building Services, at least 3 years of relevant experience, and a passion for sustainability. The role offers a competitive salary, flexible working arrangements, and tailored career development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary + discretionary bonus

Private healthcare

25 days annual leave + wellbeing & charity days

Flexible & hybrid working

Cycle scheme and pension plan

Tailored career development

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' post-qualification experience in building services/MEP.
• Ambition to achieve Chartered Engineer status with support.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Technical Due Diligence and PPM projects on high-profile assets.
• Build relationships with investors, developers, and asset managers.
• Lead site inspections and technical reporting.

Skills

Technical Due Diligence

Communication skills

Client-facing confidence

Sustainability awareness

Education

Degree in Building Services / Engineering

Job description

Senior Building Services Engineer – Consultancy

London, Bristol, Birmingham

Thomas Search are working on behalf of an independent consultancy to appoint an experienced Building Services Engineer into their growing and successful engineering team. This is a career–defining opportunity to join a collaborative, people–focused firm with an enviable client list and a clear vision for the future.

The Role

As part of the established engineering team, you'll play a pivotal role in expanding the Technical Due Diligence service line, while also supporting other verticals. You'll work on landmark properties and prestigious portfolios across the UK and Europe.

What You'll Do

• Deliver Technical Due Diligence, dilapidations and PPM projects across high–profile commercial assets
• Build relationships with blue–chip investors, developers and asset managers
• Lead site inspections, technical reporting and client presentations
• Help drive sustainability into the TDD process – energy, carbon and decarbonisation insights
• Shape and grow a profitable service line alongside senior leadership

What We're Looking For

• Degree–qualified in Building Services / Engineering (or equivalent experience)
• Minimum 3 years' post–qualification experience within building services/MEP
• Strong experience in Technical Due Diligence and dilapidations
• Client–facing confidence with excellent communication skills
• Ambition to achieve Chartered Engineer status (support provided)
• Innovative, commercially aware, and passionate about sustainability

What's in it for you?

• Competitive salary + discretionary bonus
• Private healthcare, life assurance & personal accident cover
• 25 days annual leave + wellbeing & charity days
• Flexible & hybrid working (laptop & phone provided)
• Cycle scheme, season ticket loan & contributory pension
• Tailored career development and sponsored learning

Ready to take your career to the next level? This is your chance to be part of a progressive, people–first consultancy where your impact will be felt on some of the UK and Europe's most iconic projects.