Senior EC&I Engineer
Possible
Sponsorship likelihood
This employer issued few or no visas recently
Pro only
Salary
Pro sees the advertised pay
£58,700
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
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 Kintec Global Recruitment 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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
Location: Cardiff
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £70,000 + Bonus + Private Medical + Pension + Strong Benefits Package
Key Responsibilities
- Take full technical ownership of the site's electrical and instrumentation assets, from 11kV down to LV and instrumentation.
- Maintain and update electrical standards, drawings, and procedures to ensure compliance.
- Act as permit issuer for HV work and electrical approver for excavations.
- Lead DSEAR and ATEX compliance across the site.
- Support the leadership and development of the E&I technician team.
- Manage E&I maintenance and shutdown budgets alongside engineering leadership.
- Drive reliability improvements and asset life-cycle strategies.
- Project manage smaller capital upgrades and support larger projects.
- Approve, audit, and manage electrical contractors.
- Support safety-critical systems, including fire, access control, CCTV, and lighting.
Requirements
- Degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering with significant experience.
- Background in engineering and maintenance within a process or related industry.
- Strong HV/LV experience, including transformers, switchrooms, MCCs, and VSDs.
- Expertise in process instrumentation, fault-finding, and calibration.
- Knowledge of PLC first-line maintenance and ladder logic.
- Solid understanding of hazardous area equipment and protection concepts.
- Experience in process safety, including HAZOP, LOPA, SIL/SIS, and MOC.
- Capital project experience from design through to commissioning and start-up.
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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. Kintec Global Recruitment 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.