Engineering Jobs

Project Engineer (M&E)

Costain Group • Southampton, Hampshire

Salary

£59k – £59k

Posted

13 October 2026

Work mode

Full-time

Sponsor match

high

Skilled WorkerWorker (A rating)

Role overview

Costain Group is hiring a Project Engineer (M&E) in Southampton, a full-time engineering role. The advertised salary is £59k – £59k. Costain 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.

Description At CMDP we believe that people matter. We know that to build successful, creative teams we need a diverse workforce that can deliver new innovative ways of thinking. We provide an environment where you will have the freedom to develop and grow to your full potential. CMDP is looking to strengthen their team with an Electrical Project Engineer for our Southern Water Framework. MWH Treatment and Costain Group are part of the CMDP joint venture that will deliver a range of construction…

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Visa sponsorship snapshot

Employer: Costain Group — confirmed licensed sponsor
Visa route: Skilled Worker
Advertised salary: £59k – £59k
How this salary compares: about 23% above the £47,820 median across 1,319 engineering roles with published salaries on FindSponsorJobs
Location: Southampton, Hampshire · Full-time
Similar roles nearby: 6 other live engineering roles in Southampton — browse them
Posted: 13 October 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.