Principal C&S Engineer – Renfrew
Likely
Sponsorship likelihood
This employer has issued visas recently
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Salary
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£50,400
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2121 (85% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £50,400, and Altrad UK, Ireland & Nordics 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 2129 (Engineering professionals not elsewhere classified, Engineering professional n.e.c. if structural design not the core focus). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2121 Civil engineers Most likely code | £35,200 | £40,300 | £45,300 | £50,400 |
2129 Engineering professionals not elsewhere classified Also possible | £33,400 | £36,900 | £41,500 | £46,100 |
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 be responsible for delivering engineering excellence by providing specialist expertise in civil, structural and lifting engineering. The role will involve acting as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in lifting operations, supporting projects across the business through structural design, lifting engineering, technical assurance and leadership of engineering activities.
The role offers the opportunity to work within a multidisciplinary engineering environment, supporting clients across a range of industrial sectors while ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, industry standards and company procedures.
Key Deliverables
- Provide technical leadership and specialist expertise in Civil & Structural and Lifting Engineering.
- Prepare, review and approve Lift Plans and Lifting Risk Assessments.
- Carry out structural steelwork design and analysis for lifting and permanent works.
- Design lifting lugs, trunnions, lifting beams and spreader beams.
- Assess lifting points and supporting steelwork for structural integrity.
- Calculate centres of gravity and determine appropriate lifting methodologies.
- Specify hoisting systems, including wire rope and winch arrangements.
- Support complex lifting operations, including tailing (horizontal to vertical), fleeting and cross-hauling activities.
- Select suitable lifting equipment and lifting accessories in accordance with project requirements.
- Provide technical support and guidance on lifting engineering queries across the business.
- Ensure compliance with LOLER, PUWER, HASAWA and relevant British Standards.
- Participate in technical assurance activities, audits and incident investigations.
- Support multidisciplinary engineering teams and manage key stakeholder relationships.
- Degree qualified in Civil or Structural Engineering, such as a BEng, MEng, BSc, MSc or equivalent.
- Chartered Engineer (CEng) or recognised equivalent.
- Minimum of 10 years' post-graduate or relevant industry experience.
- Appointed Person (Lifting Operations) qualification in accordance with BS 7121.
- Appointed Person - Moving Loads qualification.
- OPITO Approved LOLER Competent Person Assessment is desirable.
- Extensive experience of LOLER and PUWER regulations.
- Proven experience in structural steelwork design and analysis.
- Strong knowledge of Health & Safety at Work legislation.
- Experience preparing Lift Plans and undertaking Lifting Risk Assessments.
- Excellent knowledge and application of British and other relevant lifting standards.
- Experience selecting lifting equipment and lifting accessories.
- Strong understanding of mobile crane operations and complex lifting methodologies.
- Excellent communication, leadership and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to mentor and develop engineering personnel.
- Flexible with a proactive, safety-focused approach.
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with Altrad UK, Ireland & Nordics, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
Civil engineers (SOC 2121) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~65k in sample- Middle half £38,896–64,792
- Median £48,828
- Going rate £50,400
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £35,200–45,300
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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 2121 going rate of £50,400. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.