Senior Electrical Design Engineer – Building Services

Thomas Search; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to join their team in London/Birmingham. The role involves delivering innovative electrical design solutions across various sectors including commercial and residential. Applicants should have a degree in Engineering and 3-5 years' experience, with a strong understanding of building services and relevant regulations. Competitive salary and benefits are offered, alongside opportunities for career development in a flexible, hybrid working environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary + discretionary bonus

Private healthcare

Flexible working

Qualifications

• 3+ to 5+ years' industry experience in electrical design.
• Background in consultancy or contractor design within building services.
• Proficiency in engineering software tools.

Responsibilities

• Deliver electrical systems design and packages.
• Collaborate with engineers on technical delivery.
• Support junior engineers and sustainability colleagues.

Skills

Low voltage distribution

Lighting and control systems

Fire detection and alarms

Site inspections

Knowledge of BS 7671

Education

Degree in Engineering (BSc/BEng or MSc/MEng)

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Role

Electrical Design Engineer/Senior/Associate – Building Services. London, Birmingham.

Thomas Search are working on behalf of an independent consultancy to appoint an experienced Senior, up to Associate Electrical Building Services Engineer into their growing and successful engineering teams. You will join a friendly, collaborative, and growing team within a leading multi–disciplinary property consultancy, this role offers exposure to high–profile clients and exciting projects across commercial, retail, industrial, and large–scale residential developments.

The Role

We're seeking an Electrical Design Engineer of various seniority, with proven building services experience to help deliver innovative solutions across the UK. Working closely with the London or Birmingham regional lead/director, supporting the technical delivery of electrical systems design and deliver packages of electrical design work.

What You'll Do

• Low voltage distribution & small power
• Lighting, emergency lighting & control systems
• Fire detection, alarms & security systems
• Containment & extra–low voltage systems (CCTV, access control, etc.)
• Produce technical specifications, drawings, reports, and engaging presentations
• Conduct site inspections, surveys, and attend client/contractor meetings
• Collaborate with energy & carbon specialists to support EPC, MEES, and NZC strategies
• Contribute to best practice development, templates, and workflows within the E&S hub
• Support junior engineers and sustainability colleagues through knowledge sharing & CPD
• Deliver individual financial performance and manage your own project pipeline

What We're Looking For

• Degree–qualified in Engineering (BSc/BEng or MSc/MEng), with 3+ – 5+ years' industry experience, DOR.
• Background in consultancy or contractor design within building services
• Ideally MCIBSE (or working towards, with full support provided)
• Hands–on project delivery in the built environment
• Strong knowledge of BS 7671, Building Regulations & EPC requirements
• Proficiency in AutoCAD & Microsoft Office (Revit, Amtech/Trimble, Dialux, Relux advantageous)
• Commercial awareness and desire to be client–facing

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