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Engineer Highway Development - Community Projects

Southwark Council • London, UK

Salary

£46k – £53k

Posted

7 July 2026

Work mode

Full-time

Sponsor match

high

Skilled WorkerWorker (A rating)

Role overview

Southwark Council is hiring a Engineer Highway Development - Community Projects in London, a full-time engineering role advertised as permanent. The advertised salary is £46k – £53k. Southwark Council 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.

The role Southwark Council is embarking on a number of ambitious regeneration projects including Old Kent Road, Aylesbury, Elephant & Castle and Canada Water. And you can be a part of this unique challenge. The Highway Development Team contribute to the overall Highway Authority’s response to planning enquiries and applications ensuring that suitable arrangements are put in place to mitigate any adverse effects and maximise street scene improvement. The Highway Development Team also ensure that…

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Visa sponsorship snapshot

Employer: Southwark Council — confirmed licensed sponsor
Visa route: Skilled Worker
Advertised salary: £46k – £53k
How this salary compares: about 13% above the £46,997 median across 454 engineering roles with published salaries on FindSponsorJobs
Location: London, UK · Full-time
Similar roles nearby: 27 other live engineering roles in London — browse them
Posted: 7 July 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.