Senior System Engineer
Likely
Sponsorship likelihood
This employer has issued 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 (75% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £58,700, and Nuclear Restoration Services is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
This could also be SOC 2122 (Mechanical engineers, Mechanical/electrical plant engineering focus could fit mechanical engineers) or SOC 2129 (Engineering professionals not elsewhere classified, Decommissioning engineering n.e.c. if no specific discipline fits). We read the code off the advert, so it is our best guess, not the employer's.
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 |
2122 Mechanical engineers Also possible | £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 |
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
As a Senior System Engineer you will focus on managing asset care, modifications, and System Health to support Hunterston B through its decommissioning journey. You’ll work alongside experienced teams, developing the technical solutions that keep a complex industrial site evolving during decommissioning. You'll be trusted to solve challenging engineering problems, influence important technical decisions and play a key role in shaping the site's future.
What Will You Be Doing
You'll be responsible for developing engineering solutions that support a wide range of site activities, from modifying existing systems, developing maintenance schedules, manging asset care activities, providing technical input for new installations to supporting fault finding activities.
Your expertise will help ensure engineering solutions are safe, compliant and practical, while supporting the site's long-term decommissioning strategy. You'll be involved in solving real engineering challenges where your judgement, experience and technical knowledge to make a visible difference to site safety and operation while supporting the station on its decommissioning timeline.
- Support and assure the effectiveness of System Health for assigned systems
- Propose modifications to plant to improve reliability and replace obsolete components
- Support fault finding activities and propose solutions to avoid repeat events
You're an experienced System Engineer (Mechanical, Electrical, I&C or Civil) working on industrial or process plant, ready to take the next step into a senior role or already operating at that level. You bring strong technical knowledge, combined with a practical understanding of plant systems, and thrive in an environment where safety and performance are paramount
You’ll have a solid foundation in engineering principles, supported by recognised qualifications and a commitment to continuous professional development. Experience in nuclear and regulatory frameworks is desired.
- A relevant HNC and experience or a degree in an Engineering related field
To learn more about NRS and the work we do, we invite you to explore our organisation by visiting Nuclear Restoration Services - GOV.UK. It’s a great way to discover our mission, our people, and the impact we deliver
Please note: All successful candidates will need to provide proof of identity, eligibility to work in the UK and employment/education history (typically covering the last 3–5 years) in line with NRS Baseline Security requirements. Some roles may also require full Security Clearance, which involves additional checks. For details, please refer to the Defence Business Services National Security Vetting (DBS NSV) guidance.
At NRS, we value diversity and inclusion and encourage applications from underrepresented groups. We want to ensure you feel supported throughout the application process and provide reasonable adjustments where necessary and requested. If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of your application or interview process, please do not hesitate to let us know.
We offer flexibility on base location for multi-site roles and are happy to discuss flexible working options.
Please note that this vacancy may close earlier than the stated deadline should we receive a high volume of applications, so we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with Nuclear Restoration Services, so check their own site for the current details.
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. Nuclear Restoration Services 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.