Engineering Jobs

PLC Project Engineer

South East Water • Snodland, Kent

Salary

£62k – £62k

Posted

21 July 2026

Work mode

Full-time

Sponsor match

high

Skilled WorkerWorker (A rating)

Role overview

South East Water is hiring a PLC Project Engineer in Snodland, a full-time engineering role. The advertised salary is £62k – £62k. South East Water 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.

Summary: Are you a seasoned automation professional ready to step out of the daily maintenance loop and take the reins on a major, high-impact industrial transformation? We are looking for a PLC Project Engineer to serve as our ultimate go-to expert and Technical Authority for an ambitious, multi-site PLC replacement programme. Reporting directly to the Project Manager, you will act as the crucial bridge connecting Project Management, Engineering, Operations, IT, and external contractors to tur…

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Visa sponsorship snapshot

Employer: South East Water — confirmed licensed sponsor
Visa route: Skilled Worker
Advertised salary: £62k – £62k
How this salary compares: about 32% above the £46,790 median across 1,314 engineering roles with published salaries on FindSponsorJobs
Location: Snodland, Kent · Full-time
Similar roles nearby: 8 other live engineering roles in Snodland — browse them
Posted: 21 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.