Engineering Jobs

Mechanical Architect

ALTEN • London, UK

Salary

£52k – £52k

Posted

7 July 2026

Sponsor match

high

Skilled WorkerWorker (A rating)

Role overview

ALTEN is hiring a Mechanical Architect in London, a engineering role. The advertised salary is £52k – £52k. ALTEN 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 Description We are seeking an Mechanical Architect to join our growing Space Engineering team, supporting the development of next-generation space systems and technologies. This role offers the opportunity to take technical ownership of complex mechanical architectures, working within a multidisciplinary environment on highly challenging and cutting-edge projects. Location: London On Site: 1-2x a month Clearance: Clearable Experience Level: Mid Level Key Responsibilities: Defining and maint…

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Visa sponsorship snapshot

Employer: ALTEN — confirmed licensed sponsor
Visa route: Skilled Worker
Advertised salary: £52k – £52k
How this salary compares: about 11% above the £46,997 median across 454 engineering roles with published salaries on FindSponsorJobs
Location: London, UK
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.