Head of Projects & Engineering
Possible
Sponsorship likelihood
This employer issued few or no visas recently
Pro only
Salary
Pro sees the advertised pay
£51,900
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2127 (73% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £51,900, and Kintec Global Recruitment is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
This could also be SOC 1123 (Production managers and directors in mining and energy) or SOC 2122 (Mechanical 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2127 Engineering project managers and project engineers Most likely code | £36,300 Clears | £41,500 Clears | £46,700 Clears | £51,900 Clears |
1123 Production managers and directors in mining and energy Also possible | £37,800 Clears | £43,200 Clears | £48,600 Clears | £54,000 Clears |
2122 Mechanical engineers Also possible | £33,400 Clears | £37,400 Clears | £42,100 Clears | £46,800 Clears |
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. A mark is for the top of the advertised pay. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
Head of Projects & Engineering
Location: London
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £120,000 - £140,000 + Benefits
Key Responsibilities
- Build the investment case for new projects and assess alternative concepts.
- Ensure engineering maturity supports funding approval.
- Sign off design packages, technical deliverables, and programmes.
- Supervise third-party engineering contractors and in-country project teams.
- Define how projects are executed from start to finish.
- Shape capital and operating budgets and monitor delivery against plan.
- Assure cost, schedule, and resource plans across the portfolio.
- Own integrity strategy for facilities and pipelines.
- Drive emissions monitoring and methane leak reduction.
- Contribute engineering input to insurance, decommissioning liability, and annual performance reviews.
Requirements
- MSc in Mechanical Engineering.
- Chartered Engineer status.
- 15+ years of experience in oil & gas, covering both onshore and offshore projects.
- Senior technical leadership on major projects, plant integrity, process safety, startup, and late-life decommissioning.
- Strong blend of engineering depth and project delivery expertise.
- Proven track record of leading teams and setting long-term direction.
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Where this offer sits in the market
Engineering project managers and project engineers (SOC 2127) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~68k in sample- Middle half £42,848–67,132
- Median £51,324
- Going rate £51,900
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £36,300–46,700
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Kintec Global Recruitment 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 2127 going rate of £51,900. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.