Assistant Engineer (Test Engineering) - Renfrew
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£46,800
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role may qualify for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2122 is an eligible occupation, but we are only 51% sure that is the right code. Altrad UK, Ireland & Nordics is a licensed sponsor, so if the code fits, the role should qualify. Check the occupation eligibility rules against what the job actually involves.
This could also be SOC 3113 (Engineering technicians) or SOC 2127 (Engineering project managers and project engineers). We read the code off the advert, so it is our best guess, not the employer's.
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2122 Mechanical engineers Most likely code | £33,400 | £37,400 | £42,100 | £46,800 |
3113 Engineering technicians Also possible | £33,400 | £34,000 | £38,300 | £42,500 |
2127 Engineering project managers and project engineers Also possible | £36,300 | £41,500 | £46,700 | £51,900 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
The successful candidate will undertake an assisting role in the support of delivering projects in the field of Testing and Equipment Qualification, assist with QHSE, technical, financial and project management activities to meet customer requirements.
Key Deliverables
- To assist with the production of Test and Equipment Qualification technical tenders which meet our customers requirements, having clear capture strategies and which can be delivered safely on time and to budget.
- To assist the Project Lead on Test and Equipment Qualification contracts ensuring that all technical and project requirements are suitably managed, addressed and delivered in a safe manner and within budget.
- To participate in project kick off meetings, Safe Setting to work Toolbox talks and oversight of project activates carried out by other Asset Management functions.
- To provide support in the field of Testing and Equipment Qualification in support of the Department’s activities.
- To interpret client project requirements and assist with specifying test rig set-up, instrumentation and data acquisition needs to fulfil contractual agreements.
- To assist with the concept design and subsequent calculations on bespoke test rigs fabricated within the department to carry out component testing contracts.
- To assist with the project management of allocated TEQ projects to safe on time and on budget completion.
- Assist with the negotiation of and capturing of any contractual variations to the original defined work scope.
- To ensure that all test contracts are professionally presented and always fit for visitor viewing.
- To stop any work being carried out within bay/lab environments which is deemed not in-line with the standards expected.
- Assisting with Test and Equipment Qualification projects.
- BEng 2.1 (Hons) in appropriate discipline
- Preferred Qualifications
- MEng in appropriate discipline
- Experience
- Some experience in a technical position is desirable
- Understanding of Mechanical Engineering Principles.
- Awareness of Codes, Legislation, Company standards and QHSE procedures.
- Basic Commercial awareness.
- Creative and innovative skills.
- Basic technical report writing skills.
- Effective communication.
- Excellent team working skills.
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Where this offer sits in the market
Mechanical engineers (SOC 2122) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~66k in sample- Middle half £38,896–59,800
- Median £48,516
- Going rate £46,800
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £33,400–42,100
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Altrad UK, Ireland & Nordics holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2122 going rate of £46,800. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.