Senior Design Manager - Rail
Added 16 Oct · still live
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Possible
Sponsorship likelihood
The advert asks for the right to work already
Not disclosed
Salary
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£58,700
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2123 (89% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £58,700, and Octavius Infrastructure is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
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:
- Possible 2123 (Electrical engineers) · 89% match
- Possible 2127 (Engineering project managers and project engineers) · 11% match
Your salary route
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 |
2127 Engineering project managers and project engineers Also possible | £36,300 | £41,500 | £46,700 | £51,900 |
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
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We are recruiting for a Senior Design Engineer to join us here at Navitas Engineering based out of either Glasgow or London (hybrid working).
We are recruiting for a Senior Design Engineer to join us here at Navitas Engineering based out of either Glasgow or London (hybrid working).
- Navitas Engineering is a growing multidisciplinary engineering consultancy and part of Octavius and the RSK Group, one of the world's leading integrated environmental, engineering and technical services businesses.
- We provide engineering design, consultancy, technical assurance and specialist advisory services across the rail, energy and wider infrastructure sectors. Working with infrastructure owners, operators, contractors and consultancies, we help our clients deliver safe, sustainable and high-performing engineering solutions throughout the entire asset lifecycle.
- Our services cover feasibility studies, option selection, outline and detailed design, technical assurance, testing, construction support and operational engineering services. By combining technical excellence with a collaborative and innovative approach, we support the delivery of complex infrastructure projects that make a lasting impact on the communities they serve.
- As a growing business, we are investing in new disciplines, new technologies and new markets. This creates exciting opportunities for talented individuals to develop their careers, contribute to the growth of the business and help shape the future of infrastructure engineering in the UK.
- The Senior Design Engineer is responsible for the production, coordination and delivery of high-quality electrical engineering designs for railway infrastructure projects. Working as part of the wider design and engineering team, the postholder will deliver design activities and technical outputs safely, efficiently and in accordance with project, client and company requirements.
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A team of highly motivated, dedicated professionals delivering projects across a variety of frameworks .
You'll receive…. (because we value you)
- Competitive salary;
- Performance-linked annual bonus;
- 28 days annual leave + bank holidays;
- Hybrid working;
- Flexible company pension;
- Octopus EV car scheme;
- Private health insurance (subject to underwriting);
- Relevant life insurance (subject to underwriting);
- Commitment to training and personal development;
- Ride to Work scheme;
- Gym allowance;
- Employee Assistance Programme;
- Season ticket loan;
- Mobile phone allowance.
About you…. (what you are skilled at)
- Degree, HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering or a closely related discipline with substantial electrical engineering content.
- Chartered Engineer or Incorporated Engineer status, or demonstrable progress towards an appropriate professional registration.
- Relevant experience in the design of railway electrical systems or comparable safety-critical electrical infrastructure.
- Demonstrable experience producing, checking and coordinating electrical engineering calculations, drawings, reports, specifications and other technical documentation.
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- Experience leading and coordinating defined electrical design packages or technical workstreams.
- Experience checking electrical engineering designs and documentation within an established competence and assurance framework.
- Experience providing technical guidance, mentoring or task supervision to less experienced engineers and technicians.
- Experience supporting bids and tenders through technical input, scope development, estimating or methodology preparation.
- Practical experience using BIM, common data environments and digital engineering or document management systems.
- Experience using electrical engineering analysis, modelling and CAD software such as ETAP, CDEGS, MicroStation, AutoCAD, MATLAB, StrikeRisk or equivalent tools.
- Knowledge of railway project and engineering lifecycle processes, such as PACE or equivalent infrastructure delivery frameworks.
- Experience supporting design activities during construction, testing or commissioning.
- Technical Delivery
- Engineering Judgement
- Design Assurance and Compliance
- Design Safety and Risk Management
- Planning and Organisation
- Client and Stakeholder Engagement
- Communication and Collaboration
- Technical Mentoring
- Commercial Awareness
Inclusion and diversity are important to us, we are an equal opportunities employer and value difference. We want and will continue to build an inclusive environment where our people thrive. We firmly believe constantly striving to build a truly diverse workforce is what makes us a strong business and will enable us to continue to solve important problems and deliver unrivalled value to both our customers and clients. If you need any specialist support throughout your application, we will work with you where we can to support your journey with us.
- Senior Design Engineer (Rail) P05.pdf
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Where this offer sits in the market
Electrical engineers (SOC 2123) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~36k in sampleSOC 2123
- 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. Octavius Infrastructure 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.