Engineering Jobs

Senior Mechanical Engineer (SolidWorks)

ALTEN • Bedford, Bedfordshire

Salary

£51k – £51k

Posted

6 August 2026

Sponsor match

high

Skilled WorkerWorker (A rating)

Role overview

ALTEN is hiring a Senior Mechanical Engineer (SolidWorks) in Bedford, a engineering role. The advertised salary is £51k – £51k. ALTEN 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.

Job Description Join a growing engineering team developing advanced underwater and marine technology solutions. You will take ownership of mechanical design activities, supporting projects from concept development through to manufacture and testing. Location: Bedford On-site Requirement: On Site Seniority: 10 Years Experience Security Clearance: Candidates must be willing and eligible to obtain SC clearance. Key Responsibilities Lead mechanical design activities for complex engineered products.…

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Visa sponsorship snapshot

Employer: ALTEN — confirmed licensed sponsor
Visa route: Skilled Worker
Advertised salary: £51k – £51k
How this salary compares: about 9% above the £46,686 median across 1,366 engineering roles with published salaries on FindSponsorJobs
Location: Bedford, Bedfordshire
Similar roles nearby: 3 other live engineering roles in Bedford — browse them
Posted: 6 August 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.