Engineering Jobs

Mechanical Design Engineer

Progressive Recruitment • West Midlands, UK

Salary

£73k – £83k

Posted

15 July 2026

Sponsor match

high

Skilled WorkerWorker (A rating)

Role overview

Progressive Recruitment is hiring a Mechanical Design Engineer in West Midlands, a engineering role advertised as contract. The advertised salary is £73k – £83k. Progressive Recruitment 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.

Our client is currently looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer on a contract basis in the West Midlands. The key details are below: Job Type: Contract (OUTSIDE of IR35) Rate: £35-£40 Location: West Midlands - hybrid (2 to 3 days a week on site) Duration: 6 months initial ASAP start Requirements: Proven experience with Solidworks & 3DX Experience of battery pack & module design Very experienced in the design of metal components and ideally with parts for 3D printing Must be able to obtain BPSS…

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Visa sponsorship snapshot

Employer: Progressive Recruitment — confirmed licensed sponsor
Visa route: Skilled Worker
Advertised salary: £73k – £83k
How this salary compares: about 77% above the £47,000 median across 882 engineering roles with published salaries on FindSponsorJobs
Location: West Midlands, UK
Posted: 15 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.