Engineering Jobs

Civil Engineer Summer Placement Student

Kier Group • Devonport, Plymouth

Salary

£36k – £36k

Posted

30 October 2026

Sponsor match

high

Skilled WorkerWorker (A rating)

Role overview

Kier Group is hiring a Civil Engineer Summer Placement Student in Devonport, a engineering role. The advertised salary is £36k – £36k. Kier Group 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.

Summer Placement- Civil Engineer We're looking for a Summer Placement Civil Engineering Student to join our Infrastructure team. You will be working on our prestigious Royal Devonport project in Plymouth. Within this role you can enjoy 26 days annual leave, 24/7 Wellbeing Support Programme, and even more https://jobs.kier.co.uk/benefits/ Location: Plymouth, South West Starting Salary: £27,976 per annum Pathway: 8 Weeks– 40hrs per week Starting date: July 2027 We are unable to offer certificates…

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Visa sponsorship snapshot

Employer: Kier Group — confirmed licensed sponsor
Visa route: Skilled Worker
Advertised salary: £36k – £36k
How this salary compares: about 23% below the £46,852 median across 1,455 engineering roles with published salaries on FindSponsorJobs
Location: Devonport, Plymouth
Posted: 30 October 2026
How we verify sponsors: employers are matched against the UK Home Office register of licensed sponsors — read our methodology.

About this sector

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.