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Principal Controls Engineer

RullionHensingham, Whitehaven

Salary
£65k – £80k
Posted
6 July 2026
Work mode
Full-time
Sponsor match
high
Skilled WorkerWorker (A rating)
Role overview

Rullion is hiring a Principal Controls Engineer in Hensingham, a full-time engineering role advertised as permanent. The advertised salary is £65k – £80k. Rullion holds an active licence on the UK Home Office register of sponsors for the Skilled Worker route, which means it can sponsor a visa for this hire if it chooses to.

Job Title: Principal Controls Engineer Job Type: Permanent Start Date: ASAP Location: Whitehaven Working Pattern: Hybrid - typically 3 days per week in the office Role Information We're looking for a Controls Engineer to join a specialist engineering team supporting the development, maintenance and enhancement of advanced control systems. This is an exciting opportunity to work on a variety of technically challenging projects, collaborating with internal teams, customers and suppliers to delive…
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  • Employer: Rullion — confirmed licensed sponsor
  • Visa route: Skilled Worker
  • Advertised salary: £65k – £80k
  • How this salary compares: about 70% above the £46,997 median across 454 engineering roles with published salaries on FindSponsorJobs
  • Location: Hensingham, Whitehaven · Full-time
  • Posted: 6 July 2026
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Engineering roles spanning civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and chemical disciplines are regularly sponsored by UK employers. Demand is strongest in infrastructure, construction, defence, and advanced manufacturing. Sponsored engineering vacancies frequently appear at Tier 1 contractors, consultancy firms, and utilities companies that recruit internationally to fill technical skills gaps.

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