Engineering Jobs

Mechanical Principal Engineer

Kier Group • Middlemoor, Exeter

Salary

£83k – £83k

Posted

2 October 2026

Work mode

Full-time

Sponsor match

high

Skilled WorkerWorker (A rating)

Role overview

Kier Group is hiring a Mechanical Principal Engineer in Middlemoor, a full-time engineering role. The advertised salary is £83k – £83k. Kier Group 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.

We're looking for a Principal Engineer (Mechanical) to join our Mechanical Assurance, Governance and Framework Support team based in Kier Water Division, national remit. Location: Kier Water Division, national remit Hours: Full-time - some flexibility on hours available if desired. We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role. This is an exciting opportunity to provide senior mechanical engineering guidance, independent assurance and specialist support to ou…

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Visa sponsorship snapshot

Employer: Kier Group — confirmed licensed sponsor
Visa route: Skilled Worker
Advertised salary: £83k – £83k
How this salary compares: about 79% above the £46,738 median across 839 engineering roles with published salaries on FindSponsorJobs
Location: Middlemoor, Exeter · Full-time
Posted: 2 October 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.