Engineering Jobs

Principal Renewable Energy Engineer - Energy Advisory

Jacobs • Exeter, Devon

Salary

£66k – £66k

Posted

2 July 2026

Sponsor match

high

Skilled WorkerWorker (A rating)

Role overview

Jacobs is hiring a Principal Renewable Energy Engineer - Energy Advisory in Exeter, a engineering role. The advertised salary is £66k – £66k. Jacobs 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.

Principal Renewable Energy Engineer - Energy Advisory Jacobs is committed to leading the global energy transition, delivering services across energy networks, renewable generation, storage and major infrastructure. Our expanding UK Energy Advisory business is seeking a Principal Engineer to join our Renewable Energy Advisory team, supporting growth across the power sector from solar PV, wind and storage to transmission, distribution and behind-the-meter connections. In this role, you will manag…

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Employer: Jacobs — confirmed licensed sponsor
Visa route: Skilled Worker
Advertised salary: £66k – £66k
How this salary compares: about 41% above the £46,997 median across 454 engineering roles with published salaries on FindSponsorJobs
Location: Exeter, Devon
Posted: 2 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.