Electrical engineers and the Skilled Worker route
Electrical engineers (SOC 2123) is an occupation on the UK's Skilled Worker eligible list, which means employers with a sponsor licence can sponsor workers in this role when the job meets the salary and skill requirements for the route. The published going rate for this occupation is £58,700 a year or £30.1 an hour; the salary offered must also meet the general Skilled Worker threshold, whichever is higher.
Use the salary calculator to check thresholds for your circumstances, or read the full electrical engineers occupation guide.
7 recent job listings
These roles are advertised by employers that hold a Skilled Worker sponsor licence. A licence means the employer can sponsor workers — it does not mean this particular vacancy is open to sponsorship. Always confirm with the employer before applying.
Electrical Design Engineer
Connected Kerb Limited · London · From £49,690 · Posted 25 Jul 2026
Senior Electrical Engineer - Water Sector
Stantec UK Ltd · Birmingham · From £57,183 · Posted 24 Jul 2026
Principal Electrical Engineer - Water Sector
Stantec UK Ltd · Brighton · From £72,721 · Posted 24 Jul 2026
Senior Electrical Engineer - Water Sector
Stantec UK Ltd · London · From £62,717 · Posted 24 Jul 2026
Principal Electrical Engineer - Water Sector
Stantec UK Ltd · Glasgow · From £65,882 · Posted 24 Jul 2026
Principal Electrical Engineer - Water Sector
Stantec UK Ltd · Inverness · From £64,493 · Posted 24 Jul 2026
Power Systems Engineer
Camlin · Lisburn · From £51,126 · Posted 23 Jul 2026
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