Engineering Jobs

Mechanical Project Engineer

Kier Group • Leicester, Leicestershire

Salary

£52k – £52k

Posted

16 July 2026

Sponsor match

high

Skilled WorkerWorker (A rating)

Role overview

Kier Group is hiring a Mechanical Project Engineer in Leicester, a engineering role. The advertised salary is £52k – £52k. 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 Project Engineer to join our Wanlip Severn Trent Water Project team based in Wanlip, Leicestershire. Location: Wanlip, Leicestershire Hours: 45 hours per week - some flexibility on hours available if desired, just let us know when you speak to us. This is an exciting opportunity to work on the upgrade and enhancement of the existing waste water treatment facility at Wanlip. Reporting to the Project Manager, you'll work alongside a dedicated project delivery team to ensure de…

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Visa sponsorship snapshot

Employer: Kier Group — confirmed licensed sponsor
Visa route: Skilled Worker
Advertised salary: £52k – £52k
How this salary compares: about 11% above the £47,000 median across 882 engineering roles with published salaries on FindSponsorJobs
Location: Leicester, Leicestershire
Similar roles nearby: 2 other live engineering roles in Leicester — browse them
Posted: 16 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.