Engineer/Senior Engineer – E&P – Fixed Plant
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£58,700
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This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2123 (99% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £58,700, and WSP GROUP LIMITED is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
In 2025, WSP GROUP LIMITED assigned 31 or more Certificates of Sponsorship for SOC 2123 jobs, according to the Home Office.
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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
What if you could shape a career as unique as you?
At WSP, you can always find opportunities to grow and do what matters to you. Make the most of our global reach to discover new challenges and chances to work with diverse, talented individuals who will help you expand your horizons.
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We are seeking an enthusiastic Engineer/Senior Engineer – E&P – Fixed Plant to join our expanding Rail Engineering Services team to lead and support the wider team on the technical delivery for a number of our diverse portfolio of rail engineering projects across the UK and Internationally.
You will be a dedicated team player who has the initiative to be pro-active in their approach, experienced and takes responsibility to deliver, both on time and within budget. You will be someone who applies an analytical approach to problem solving and works with a positive can-do attitude.
In undertaking this role you will:
- Lead the Fixed Plant aspects within larger multi-disciplinary technical teams for a number of our projects and support resolution of complex technical problems
- Oversee and co-ordinate the development of Fixed Plant designs across all stages of the design lifecycle
- With support from the wider technical team, provide technical advice to both internal company disciplines as well as clients.
- Manage client and stakeholder relationships to achieve desired project outcomes
- Potential to undertake CRE roles as required in accordance with NR/L2/INI/02009
- Provide guidance, support and mentorship to Early Career Professionals
YOUR TEAM
You will work on exciting and inspiring projects for a variety of Infrastructure Owners, National and Local Governments, Public and Private Sector clients including Network Rail, TfGM, Translink & Iarnród Éireann , Regional Transport Bodies and Contractors together with Overseas Clients. You will be part of a Fixed Plant Team, within our Electrification and Plant (E&P) Service Line, that gets involved in asset renewals and new Fixed Plant infrastructure through all stages of design.
You will be part of a team of professionally qualified, talented and diverse individuals that work great together on the design and integration of Fixed Plant systems and sub-systems including:
- Fixed Plant Development Design, equivalent to the early ES Network Rail Levels, leading to Approval in Outline (AiO) and subsequently Approval in Principle (AiP).
- Fixed Plant Detailed Design, equivalent to Network Rail Level ES5, suitable for Approved for Construction (AFC) Level.
- Application of the latest Industry Standards, and particularly BS 7671 and NR/L2/ELP/21085, as appropriate, in the design of Railway Signalling Power, Lineside LV Power, Points Heating, Earthing and Bonding, Lighting and Station Electrical Systems
- Electrical Circuit Diagrams and Calculations.
- Production, on the behalf of Clients, of Fixed Plant Requirement Documents.
- Review, on the behalf of Clients, of Fixed Plant Specifications and Designs produced by others
We are actively seeking recognised Engineers who have previous experience in the Railway Fixed Plant discipline
What we would be looking for you to demonstrate...
- Experience in delivery of more than one of the areas of expertise listed above.
- Experience across the full project lifecycle from initial feasibility studies to detailed design and implementation.
- An ability to manage multiple workstreams, balancing priorities, making value and delivery judgements / decisions to meet or exceed our client’s expectations.
- Technical knowledge to be able to challenge individuals and teams on outputs and deliverables
- A chartered professional, or working towards chartership, with a relevant Institution and a track record of mentoring and developing staff.
- Experience of undertaking CRE roles or competency to do so.
- Understanding of Client Engineering assurance processes
Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.
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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. WSP GROUP LIMITED holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. In 2025, WSP GROUP LIMITED assigned 31 or more Certificates of Sponsorship for SOC 2123 jobs, according to the Home Office. 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.