Senior Mechanical Engineer
Likely
Sponsorship likelihood
This employer has issued visas recently
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Salary
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£46,800
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2122 (85% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £46,800, and OCU 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 2127 (Engineering project managers and project engineers, Leads projects and manages delivery, budget and governance) or SOC 2121 (Civil engineers, Water and wastewater infrastructure design 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2122 Mechanical engineers Most likely code | £33,400 | £37,400 | £42,100 | £46,800 |
2127 Engineering project managers and project engineers Also possible | £36,300 | £41,500 | £46,700 | £51,900 |
2121 Civil engineers Also possible | £35,200 | £40,300 | £45,300 | £50,400 |
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
Location: Bridgend
Description
Bridgend, Wales | Permanent | Full-Time | Office/Site based
Remuneration for this role is benchmarked competitively within our sector.
The Opportunity
Join our dynamic multidisciplinary water & wastewater team and lead innovative projects across the UK and worldwide. We are seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer who thrives in collaborative environments, enjoys solving complex technical challenges, and is passionate about delivering high-quality, sustainable engineering solutions for water and wastewater infrastructure.
What You'll Do
As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you will:
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across the UK and internationally to deliver successful water and wastewater projects.
- Lead and contribute to projects, ensuring delivery on time, on budget, and in line with OCU business governance.
- Provide expert guidance on engineering design deliverables, including calculations, drawings, and technical reports, following relevant codes and Purestream design standards.
- Ensure quality and safe design of technical solutions in accordance with UK and international standards.
- Communicate technical solutions clearly to clients, contractors, and colleagues through presentations, workshops, and safety reviews (including HAZOPs and ALMs).
- Engage with clients and construction teams on Design & Build projects to provide practical, innovative mechanical solutions.
- Assess existing water and wastewater infrastructure to develop mechanical designs for new and upgrade projects.
- Support compliance with CDM regulations, producing design and environmental risk assessments where required.
What You'll Bring
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent; Chartered or Incorporated Engineer (IMechE or equivalent) or near completion.
- Specialist knowledge in water or wastewater process mechanical systems.
- Experience in leading HAZOPs, ALMs, or similar safety and technical review workshops.
- Exposure to international projects and multidisciplinary collaborations.
- Experience in mentoring junior engineers or leading small technical teams.
At OCU, we believe that meaningful work should come with meaningful support. That's the principle behind Careers with Purpose, our commitment to ensuring every person at OCU feels supported, developed, and valued, not just in their role today, but throughout their career with us.
Alongside the opportunity to work on some of the UK's most significant infrastructure projects, we offer a benefits package that we are continuing to develop as we grow, and the kind of career acceleration that only comes from being inside a business moving at this pace.
As a rapidly growing organisation, there are genuine opportunities to progress, broaden your experience, and build a long-term career within OCU Group.
To ensure that everyone has a fair opportunity to join our team, please inform us if you require any reasonable adjustments to our recruitment and interview process is, by emailing [email protected].
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with OCU, so check their own site for the current details.
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. OCU 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.