Senior Mechanical Engineer
The advert says the job needs UK security clearance:
“Due to the nature of the work undertaken successful applicants will need to have active UK SC Clearance or the ability to gain UK SC clearance.”
SC clearance usually needs five years of living in the UK, and DV clearance usually needs ten. If you have lived here that long, for example on a Student and then a Graduate visa, you may be able to get it. Most people applying from outside the UK cannot, so the highest likelihood we give this job is Unlikely. Ask Ingleton Wood LLP whether they would sponsor you.
Unlikely
Sponsorship likelihood
The advert asks for security clearance
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£46,800
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2122 (99% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £46,800, and Ingleton Wood LLP is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
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 |
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
About us…
Ingleton Wood is a value-led, people focussed practice providing clients with inspirational and practical design solutions; we exist to improve the communities in which we all live and work.
Originally established in 1935, we are a dynamic multi-disciplinary property and construction consultancy, providing a wide range of services across many industry sectors, including commercial, education, defence, residential and more.
We develop long term relationships with clients, adding value at every stage of development. We are one of a few medium-sized consultancies offering integrated design and technical expertise.
We have a nationwide presence with offices located across the UK. We plan to open further sites in the future to develop our national service.
Life At Ingleton Wood…
is busy but great fun, we work hard, and we play hard. There is a huge emphasis on teams and working collaboratively both professionally and socially.
We bring people together to improve the quality and sustainability of the built environment through our expert knowledge in delivering local solutions for global issues. A sentiment underpinned by our shared vision of solving global challenges one building at a time, and supported through our values;
✅ We are progressive
✅ We collaborate
✅ We support
✅ We take ownership
To see a real time view of what we are up to check our social channels
You can expect…
- Opportunities for flexible and remote working – we understand a work life balance helps us all.
- Holiday entitlement of 25 days plus bank holidays with long service recognition and festive shutdown.
- Opportunities for personal and professional growth in a supportive environment including in-house coaching and mentoring.
- Health & Mental Wellness Programs.
- Employee Referral Scheme.
- Employee working groups
The role…
We are currently recruiting Mechanical Engineers across all experience and seniority levels, to join our growing team based in the Oxford office.
This is an opportunity to work on a range of technically challenging and varied projects, delivering innovative, sustainable and resilient building services solutions across the Defence, Security, and Public
Sectors environments, alongside our wider portfolio in Heritage, Advanced Manufacturing, Commercial, and Education.
UK and International Opportunities
Our engineers help deliver facilities that support complex operational, technical and organisational requirements across the UK and internationally.
The successful candidate will contribute to the design and delivery of mechanical building services systems throughout all project stages, from feasibility and concept development through to detailed design, construction support, commissioning and handover. Depending on experience and seniority, responsibilities may include technical design, project leadership, client engagement, mentoring junior team members, and supporting business growth.
Complex Internal and External Environment Parameters
We are looking for engineers who enjoy solving complex technical challenges and can develop practical, sustainable and resilient engineering solutions that balance operational requirements, energy performance, security considerations and whole-life value.
Our team works closely with clients, architects, project managers, contractors and specialist stakeholders, often within live operational, secure or mission-critical environments. This provides unique opportunities to develop expertise that extends beyond traditional building services design, including infrastructure resilience, estate modernisation, sustainability strategies, decarbonisation programmes and technically demanding refurbishment projects.
We recognise that great engineers develop through exposure to diverse challenges and supportive mentoring. Whether you are beginning your career or already leading project teams, you'll have opportunities to broaden your technical expertise, work across multiple sectors, pursue professional accreditation and contribute to projects throughout the full project lifecycle.
Please Note: Due to the nature of the work undertaken successful applicants will need to have active UK SC Clearance or the ability to gain UK SC clearance. Further information can be found at: National security vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK
The selected candidate will…
- Lead mechanical design on multidisciplinary projects.
- Deliver projects to programme, quality and budget requirements.
- Prepare and review calculations, specifications and reports.
- Undertake feasibility studies and option appraisals.
- Manage client relationships and technical discussions.
- Coordinate design teams and external stakeholders.
- Supervise and mentor engineers and technicians.
- Review construction progress and commissioning activities.
- Contribute to fee proposals and bid submissions.
- Support project financial performance and resource planning.
Essential skills, experience, and attributes…
- Extensive building services design experience.
- Advanced knowledge of IES, Revit and AutoCAD.
- Strong understanding of sustainability and low-carbon design.
- Approaching Chartership level.
- Proven client-facing experience
- Experience using IESVE
- Chartered Engineer status
- Experience with electrical design
- On site surveying or site management experience alongside consultancy design.
- UK SC Level Clearance
We're committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace where everyone can be their best, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every requirement on the Job Description, please apply anyway - you may just be the right candidate for this or other roles in our wider team.
To discover more about life at Ingleton Wood, please visit our website 🌐 https://www.ingletonwood.co.uk/
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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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About sponsorship for this role
Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Ingleton Wood LLP 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.