Layout Engineer
The advert says the job needs UK security clearance:
“To be appointed to this role, you will need to meet the criteria for Security Vetting, which will, ordinarily, require you to have been a resident of the UK for at least three of the past five years.”
SC clearance usually needs five years of living in the UK, and DV clearance usually needs ten. If you have lived here that long, for example on a Student and then a Graduate visa, you may be able to get it. Most people applying from outside the UK cannot, so the highest likelihood we give this job is Unlikely. Ask EDF (UK) whether they would sponsor you.
Unlikely
Sponsorship likelihood
The advert asks for security clearance
£46,800
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role may qualify for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2122 is an eligible occupation, but we are only 35% sure that is the right code. EDF (UK) is a licensed sponsor, so if the code fits, the role should qualify. Check the occupation eligibility rules against what the job actually involves.
We pick the code from the advert's text, so it is our best guess, not the employer's. Each code it could be has its own likelihood:
- Unlikely 2122 (Mechanical engineers) · 35% match
- Unlikely 2129 (Engineering professionals not elsewhere classified) · 30% match
- Unlikely 3120 (CAD, drawing and architectural technicians) · 15% match
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2122 Mechanical engineers Most likely code | £33,400 Clears | £37,400 Clears | £42,100 Clears | £46,800 Clears |
2129 Engineering professionals not elsewhere classified Also possible | £33,400 Clears | £36,900 Clears | £41,500 Clears | £46,100 Clears |
3120 CAD, drawing and architectural technicians Also possible | £33,400 Clears | £33,400 Clears | £37,500 Clears | £41,700 Clears |
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. A mark is for the top of the advertised pay. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
Ready to shape the design of the next generation of nuclear power stations? Do you enjoy solving complex engineering challenges, working across disciplines, and seeing your work contribute to major infrastructure projects? At EDF, Success is Personal. As a Layout Engineer, you'll help deliver critical nuclear engineering solutions while building a career that's unique to you.
The Opportunity
As a Layout Engineer, you'll play a key role in supporting the design and delivery of the nuclear island for Hinkley Point C and the replication of this design for Sizewell C. Working as part of a collaborative engineering team, you'll help ensure complex mechanical, electrical and safety requirements are successfully integrated into plant layouts.
You’ll join us on a salary starting of £48,131 per annum. This is a hybrid role, with an expectation to work three days per week from our #Bristol office at Aztec West, alongside two days working from home or another approved EDF location.
From reviewing engineering inputs and coordinating technical interfaces to supporting 3D model development, you'll contribute to projects that support the transition towards An Electric Britain. You'll also have opportunities to develop your expertise in nuclear engineering, collaborate with international stakeholders and influence the successful delivery of major low-carbon infrastructure.
Who You Are
We're looking for a Layout Engineer who enjoys technical problem-solving, working across multiple engineering disciplines and collaborating with a wide range of stakeholders to deliver effective solutions. Are you experienced in...?
- Engineering within one or more disciplines such as mechanical, piping, HVAC or safety engineering
- Applying general layout engineering principles on large industrial projects
- Understanding the operation of nuclear power stations and associated nuclear safety requirements
What You'll Be Doing
- Developing and improving plant layouts through the integration of mechanical and electrical equipment
- Reviewing engineering inputs and ensuring consistency between technical documentation and 3D models
- Supporting the routing and coordination of pipes, HVAC systems and cable trays within complex designs
- Producing technical reports, impact assessments and engineering justification documents
- Managing layout changes and coordinating engineering reviews across multiple disciplines
Alongside a starting salary of £48,131 per annum, potential for an annual bonus, and a market-leading pension scheme, your package will include customisable benefits such as electric vehicle leasing, discounted gym membership, life assurance, tech vouchers, experience days, and more.
At EDF, we believe there are multiple definitions of what it means to succeed. That's why we offer you the freedom to develop a career that's unique to you. Here, Success is Personal – it's your journey, powered by us.
Everyone is welcome at EDF; we're committed to building a workforce that reflects gender balance, social mobility, and inclusion of minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ communities, and those with disabilities. As a Disability Confident employer, we will support applicants requiring adjustments.
Join us and find your success at EDF!
Applications for this role close Wednesday 21st October
#SuccessIsPersonal #EDFcareers #DestinationNuclear
Success is Personal. It's your journey, powered by us. Join us and drive the transition towards An Electric Britain.
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Where this offer sits in the market
Mechanical engineers (SOC 2122) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~66k in sample- Middle half £38,896–59,800
- Median £48,516
- Going rate £46,800
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £33,400–42,100
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About sponsorship for this role
Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. EDF (UK) 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 2122 going rate of £46,800. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.