Control Engineer
Possible
Sponsorship likelihood
This employer issued few or no visas recently
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Salary
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£58,700
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2123 (95% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £58,700, and Rullion is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2123 Electrical engineers Most likely code | £41,100 | £47,000 | £52,900 | £58,700 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
Job title: Lead Protection & Control Engineer
Job Type: Permanent
Start date: ASAP
Salary Range: Depending on experience
Benefits Package: Package available
Location: Glasgow, Scotland or Stone, Staffordshire
Full Site Based/Hybrid/Remote Working: Hybrid working available
Hours of work: Up to 40 hours per week
Role information:
- Our client has been a leader in advanced system integration for decades; optimising efficiency & delivering performance on a massive scale. But with continuous innovation at the heart of their business
- You will take full technical ownership of the Protection & Control scope, leading engineering activities from concept and solution definition through detailed design, factory testing and site support and commissioning
Qualifications/Experience Required:
Technical Leadership & Governance
- Act as the technical authority for Protection & Control engineering within assigned projects.
- Lead the Protection & Control scope across the full project lifecycle, from tender support through detailed design and delivery.
- Chair and lead engineering design reviews, workshops, and technical assurance activities.
- Support client approval processes by contributing to technical justifications, compliance evidence, and solution qualification.
Design & Engineering
- Lead the development, review & approval of Protection & Control designs, including:
- Single Line Diagrams (SLDs), Key Line Diagrams (KLDs), and concept designs
- System architectures including those for substation automation systems.
- Schematics, general arrangements, calculations, schedules, and associated design deliverables
- Technical documentation such as Functional Design Specifications, Design Intent Documents, and compliance matrices.
- Lead the development, review and oversight of the solution test strategy and documentation to support solution delivery both for Factory and Site Testing.
- Identify and select appropriate Protection & Control technologies to meet functional, operational, and regulatory requirements including numerical relays (GE, Siemens, SEL, etc.).
- Apply IEC 61850, substation communications, and cyber security considerations within design solutions.
- Lead the development, review and approval of relay settings, and protection coordination studies.
- Ensure all designs comply with ENA, BS, IEC standards, and specific DNO/National Grid standards (e.g., TP-series).
Project Delivery & Support
- Take responsibility for the effective technical delivery of Protection & Control engineering scope to support project delivery to agreed time, cost, quality, and safety targets.
- Support Project Managers with technical input relating to change management, programme impacts, cost, and risk.
- Working with the project manager proactively identify and manage technical and delivery risks, ensuring mitigation measures are implemented.
Site & Stakeholder Engagement
- Undertake site visits and non intrusive surveys to support design development, tendering, and delivery activities.
- Provide technical support during installation, testing, and commissioning phases as required.
- Maintain effective working relationships with clients, suppliers, and internal stakeholders through clear and professional communication.
Essential Requirements
Protection & Control Expertise
- Extensive experience delivering Protection & Control engineering solutions within Transmission and/or Distribution.
- Strong understanding of Protection & Control system design, including protection philosophies, schemes, and system integration.
- Proven knowledge of relevant UK industry standards, client specifications, and regulatory requirements.
- Experience working with Protection & Control equipment and systems from one or more major industry vendors like GE, Siemens, SEL, etc.
- Have knowledge and experience for practical implementation of IEC 61850 in a Protection & Control Solutions
Technical Leadership & Authority
- Demonstrable experience acting as a technical lead, discipline lead, or design authority on complex engineering projects.
- Ability to take full technical ownership of Protection & Control scope and provide clear technical direction to others.
- Experience leading design reviews and technical assurance activities.
- Confidence to challenge and defend engineering decisions with clients and stakeholders.
Design, Delivery & Communication
- Proven ability to produce, review, and technically approve Protection & Control designs and documentation.
- Working knowledge of IEC 61850 and its practical application within substation environments.
- Understanding of substation communications and cyber security implications for Protection & Control systems.
- Experience working across the full project lifecycle from concept through to implementation.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience engaging directly with clients and project teams.
UK National Security Vetting Status – BPSS Required for this role
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Company information:
This Permanent vacancy is being advertised by Rullion Ltd
Since 1978, Rullion has been securing exceptional candidates for a range of clients; from large well-known brands, to SMEs and start-ups. As a family-owned business, Rullion’s approach is credible and honest, focused on building long-lasting relationships with both clients and candidates.
Rullion is a forward-thinking recruitment company that specialises in providing a wide range of talent consultancy services to a diverse client base; from small start-ups to large household names.
We celebrate and support diversity and are committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.
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Where this offer sits in the market
Electrical engineers (SOC 2123) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~36k in sample- Middle half £41,392–68,380
- Median £55,432
- Going rate £58,700
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £41,100–52,900
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Rullion holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2123 going rate of £58,700. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.