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Geotechnical Engineer

National Highways • Durkar, Wakefield

Salary
£39k – £45k
Posted
9 September 2026
Work mode
Full-time
Sponsor match
high
Skilled WorkerWorker (A rating)
Role overview

National Highways is hiring a Geotechnical Engineer in Durkar, a full-time engineering role advertised as permanent. The advertised salary is £39k – £45k. National Highways 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.

About the job National Highways have an excellent opportunity for a Geotechnical Engineer to join our Asset Management division within the Yorkshire and North East Operations Directorate to undertake the identification of asset needs and progress solutions. As a Geotechnical Engineer, you will predominantly organise inspections, undertake site visits, manage data, develop feasibility studies for renewals and/or improvements, including the compiling and checking of relevant documents, evidence a…
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  • Employer: National Highways — confirmed licensed sponsor
  • Visa route: Skilled Worker
  • Advertised salary: £39k – £45k
  • How this salary compares: about 5% below the £47,565 median across 1,286 engineering roles with published salaries on FindSponsorJobs
  • Location: Durkar, Wakefield · Full-time
  • Posted: 9 September 2026
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