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Principal Mechanical Engineer - Water Sector

StantecKings Hill, West Malling

Salary
£59k – £59k
Posted
11 July 2026
Sponsor match
high
Skilled WorkerWorker (A rating)
Role overview

Stantec is hiring a Principal Mechanical Engineer - Water Sector in Kings Hill, a engineering role. The advertised salary is £59k – £59k. Stantec 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.

THE OPPORTUNITY The UK water sector is undergoing its most significant period of investment in decades, and Stantec is helping deliver the infrastructure that will improve water security, protect the environment and create more resilient communities. As AMP8 progresses, we're looking for a Principal Mechanical Engineer to join our growing Water team in the South . This is an exciting opportunity to take a leading technical role within one of the UK's foremost multidisciplinary water consultanci…
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  • Employer: Stantec — confirmed licensed sponsor
  • Visa route: Skilled Worker
  • Advertised salary: £59k – £59k
  • How this salary compares: about 25% above the £46,997 median across 454 engineering roles with published salaries on FindSponsorJobs
  • Location: Kings Hill, West Malling
  • Posted: 11 July 2026
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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.

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