Engineering Jobs

Mechanical Engineer

Arctic Research and Development • Cheltenham, Gloucestershire

Salary

£81k – £81k

Posted

18 September 2026

Work mode

Full-time

Sponsor match

high

Skilled WorkerWorker (A rating)

Role overview

Arctic Research and Development is hiring a Mechanical Engineer in Cheltenham, a full-time engineering role. The advertised salary is £81k – £81k. Arctic Research and Development 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.

MECHANICAL ENGINEER FULL-TIME | UK & ARCTIC | ENGINEERING THE LAST FRONTIER Arctic Research and Development (ARD) is building technology to unlock the last great frontier on Earth. An expanse 1.5 times the size of the US, the Arctic is becoming the epicenter of geopolitical tensions, climatic shifts, and economic opportunity. We cut through this complexity — while preserving the integrity of the planet’s most fragile wilderness. Built by pioneers with 30 years of polar experience, we know that …

Apply on Adzuna ← More roles

Before you apply

Applying for this sponsor role?

Get your CV, cover letter, or full sponsor-job application pack prepared before you apply — or let our dedicated application team apply for suitable roles on your behalf.

Tailor my CV Apply for me

Visa sponsorship snapshot

Employer: Arctic Research and Development — confirmed licensed sponsor
Visa route: Skilled Worker
Advertised salary: £81k – £81k
How this salary compares: about 73% above the £46,792 median across 1,246 engineering roles with published salaries on FindSponsorJobs
Location: Cheltenham, Gloucestershire · Full-time
Posted: 18 September 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.