Mechanical Engineer (Controls)
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£46,800
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This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2122 (98% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £46,800, and Proserv UK Ltd 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2122 Mechanical engineers Most likely code | £33,400 | £37,400 | £42,100 | £46,800 |
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
About Us
Proserv is a global controls technology company with a heritage stretching back more than 60 years. We provide industry-leading solutions to improve the reliability, optimise the performance and extend the life of critical infrastructure across the energy sector.
Our team not only has the talent and technological expertise to deliver these transformative goals, but day-to-day, we hold to a clear set of FRESH Proserv values that underpins everything we do around the world.
So, if you believe you not only have the skills and know-how needed for this role, and you are a team player; keen to do things the right way; possess an inquisitive and creative mind; prioritise giving top-quality service and you enjoy helping and collaborating with colleagues or clients – then we really want to hear from you.
What You Need to Know
Proserv is looking for a Controls Engineer (Mechanical) to join our Engineering team in Great Yarmouth.
Our Engineering team designs and supports industrial control systems for the energy sector, delivering innovative subsea and topside solutions to customers around the world. This is an opportunity to work across the full engineering lifecycle, from design and calculations through to manufacture, testing and commissioning.
As a Controls Engineer, you will work alongside experienced engineers and colleagues across the business to develop hydraulic, pneumatic and instrumentation-based control systems, producing the technical documentation required to support their delivery.
What We Are Looking For
Some of the Key Accountabilities:
Designing and implementing subsea and topside control systems.
Producing clear and concise engineering documentation.
Carrying out engineering calculations to confirm designs meet required specifications.
Ensuring technical solutions comply with relevant specifications, standards and QA/QC requirements.
Working closely with procurement, manufacturing, testing and commissioning teams.
Supporting the delivery of projects within agreed timescales and requirements.
Working with customers and internal stakeholders to ensure requirements are understood and met.
Supporting testing, commissioning and fault-finding activities where required.
Contributing to a strong culture of quality, health, safety and continuous improvement.
The majority of your work will be based at our Great Yarmouth facility, although there will be opportunities to support site activities, commissioning, testing and customer projects both in the UK and overseas.
Qualifications / Skills & Experience
You'll have an engineering qualification, ideally at BEng level or equivalent (please still apply if you have a HNC/HND or equivalent), alongside an understanding of industrial mechanical and hydraulic control systems.
We're particularly interested in candidates who can demonstrate:
Experience or knowledge of subsea and/or topside controls projects.
An understanding of fluid dynamics and/or structural calculations.
Experience with engineering calculation and analysis software such as MathCAD or CS8.
Familiarity with CAD systems, such as SolidWorks or Autodesk products.
Experience using ERP systems.
Knowledge of materials and their properties.
Understanding of hazardous area equipment selection, installation and maintenance.
Experience of on-site/offshore commissioning or fault-finding.
You'll also need to be comfortable working both independently and as part of a wider team, with strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workload and deliver within time and cost constraints.
Please note that due to the nature of the role, a valid UK driving license and passport are required, together with the ability to maintain an offshore survival certificate where applicable.
Why Choose Us
We offer a competitive starting salary with an opportunity to advance, which will be dependent on competency starting level.
What you receive from Proserv as your employer is so much more than just a salary, our Total Reward package includes free cover for:
Private Medical
Life Assurance
Income Protection
Personal Accident
Up to 7.5% contribution to Pension
As well as these funded benefits, Proserv offer an arrangement of voluntary benefits through salary sacrifice which produce savings on tax and national insurance, some of these include:
Dental Insurance
Gym Flex
Purchasing or selling additional annual leave
Technology products
Critical Illness cover
Additional cover for your family.
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with Proserv UK Ltd, so check their own site for the current details.
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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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Proserv UK Ltd 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.