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Senior Civil Engineer - Dams/Reservoirs

Jacobs • Manchester, Greater Manchester

Salary

£62k – £62k

Posted

22 October 2026

Sponsor match

high

Skilled WorkerWorker (A rating)

Role overview

Jacobs is hiring a Senior Civil Engineer - Dams/Reservoirs in Manchester, a engineering role. The advertised salary is £62k – £62k. 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.

Senior Civil Engineer - Dams/Reservoirs The UK is entering a once-in-a-generation era of reservoir development. From major Strategic Resource Option (SRO) schemes to pumped storage hydro projects, the judgements made today will shape water security, sustainability and resilience for decades to come. As an experienced dams and reservoirs professional, you'll be at the forefront of that transformation. Joining our Water Catchment Management team, you'll help deliver high-profile projects that pro…

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Visa sponsorship snapshot

Employer: Jacobs — confirmed licensed sponsor
Visa route: Skilled Worker
Advertised salary: £62k – £62k
How this salary compares: about 30% above the £47,786 median across 1,411 engineering roles with published salaries on FindSponsorJobs
Location: Manchester, Greater Manchester
Similar roles nearby: 35 other live engineering roles in Manchester — browse them
Posted: 22 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.