Engineering Jobs

Principal Engineer - Ref: EE06426

Walsall Council • Birchills, Walsall

Salary

£51k – £54k

Posted

29 July 2026

Work mode

Full-time

Sponsor match

high

Skilled WorkerWorker (A rating)

Role overview

Walsall Council is hiring a Principal Engineer - Ref: EE06426 in Birchills, a full-time engineering role. The advertised salary is £51k – £54k. Walsall Council 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.

Description Principal Road Safety Engineer - Ref: EE06426 Grade: G11; Salary Range £51,356 - £54,495 At Walsall Council, we believe that people are at the heart of everything we do. Enabling safe, sustainable and reliable journeys to work, education, healthcare, family and friends is essential to reducing inequality and maximising opportunities. The Walsall Road Safety Strategy outlines a clear road map to address road safety for all road users across Walsall and seeks to develop enhanced appro…

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Visa sponsorship snapshot

Employer: Walsall Council — confirmed licensed sponsor
Visa route: Skilled Worker
Advertised salary: £51k – £54k
How this salary compares: about 16% above the £46,903 median across 1,305 engineering roles with published salaries on FindSponsorJobs
Location: Birchills, Walsall · Full-time
Posted: 29 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.