Protection and Control Design Engineer
Likely
Sponsorship likelihood
This employer has issued visas recently
£64,085 – £76,581 / year
Salary
Within the market range
£58,700
Going rate
Offer clears by 1.1×
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2123 (97% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £58,700, and Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
In 2025, Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks assigned 87 or more Certificates of Sponsorship for SOC 2123 jobs, according to the Home Office.
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 Clears | £47,000 Clears | £52,900 Clears | £58,700 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
Salary: £64,085 - £76,581 + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing.
Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available
We are looking for an enthusiastic and diligent engineer to join the SSEN Protection & Control (P&C) Team working across the Southern
Distribution Network.
As a Protection & Control Engineer, you’ll work with a passionate team on projects from 6.6kV to 132kV, taking designs from concept through construction and energisation. You’ll collaborate with stakeholders to deliver compliant, cost-effective solutions on time. You’ll also engage in innovation, standardisation, technology assessments, and work with suppliers on new products and services.
Join us now to help tackle Net Zero challenges and embrace opportunities from new technologies and services.
You Will
- Develop scoping documentation and Main Connections & Protection (MC&P) Diagrams.
- Review Protection & Control (P&C) designs from third parties for 11kV, 33kV, and 132kV networks for SSEN.
- Specify P&C equipment such as relays, CTs, and VTs.
- Produce detailed designs, including AC/DC schematics, and carry out protection grading studies with relay file/settings creation.
- Review Commissioning Plans, attend panel meetings, and witness FAT and on-site commissioning as required.
- Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) in a relevant field is required.
- Proven experience working on Distribution Networks from 11kV to 132kV, ideally a UK Distribution Network.
- Background as a Protection & Control Design Engineer, including work at 11kV, 33kV, and 132kV.
- Experience in protection relays, relay panels, CT & VT sizing, protection grading studies, and producing accurate AC/DC schematics.
About SSE
SSE’s purpose is to be restless every day until we make electricity clean, affordable and available for all.
We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. This includes electricity transmission and distribution networks, onshore and offshore wind farms, hydro-electric power and flexible thermal generation. We also provide products and services for businesses and other customers.
Our investment plan will see SSE invest £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure to 2030.
SSEN Distribution, part of the wider SSE group, powers 3.9 million UK homes and businesses. Our team of more than 4,200 skilled engineers, customer service advisors and technical specialists keep customers connected to a safe, reliable supply of electricity while investing in and developing the flexible networks needed for our low carbon future.
Flexible Benefits To Fit Your Life
Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships. Wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service. Interest-free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme. As well as generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.
Work with an equal opportunity employer
SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact [email protected] / 01738 341814 to discuss how we can support you.
We're dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry.
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Where this offer sits in the market
Electrical engineers (SOC 2123) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~36k in sample- Offer £64,085–76,581
- Middle half £41,392–68,380
- Median £55,432
- Going rate £58,700
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £41,100–52,900
The range sits inside the market's middle half (£41,392–68,380), so this is typical pay for the occupation.
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. In 2025, Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks assigned 87 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.