Senior/Principal Bridge Engineer
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 (100% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £50,400, and WSP GROUP LIMITED is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
In 2025, WSP GROUP LIMITED assigned 42 or more Certificates of Sponsorship for SOC 2121 jobs, according to the Home Office.
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 |
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
A little more about your role…
- Lead and review Bridge design
- Lead and review Bridge strengthening and repair, inspections and assessments
- General civil and structural engineering support to other teams
- Feasibility studies and options appraisals
- Preparation/review of specifications, reports and health and safety risk assessments
- Preparation/review of CDM Documentation e.g. Pre-Construction Information Pack
- Review of design drawings and preparation of fee estimates
- Supervision of junior members of the team.
Your team…
Our Civil and Bridge Engineering team in Wrexham is made up of engineers, technicians and project management professionals with a breadth of backgrounds and experience. We are based in central office, alongside other teams from our diverse business, with easy access to public transport and city centre amenities.
We work across a huge variety of projects in the rail and highways sectors for a wide client base that includes HS2, Network Rail, National Highways, Local Authorities, D&B Contractors and private sector clients.
The variety of projects and skills within our team, together with our culture of learning, development and support, will give you fantastic opportunities to broaden your experience and skills across all sectors.
What we will be looking for you to demonstrate…
- Professional qualification and membership with the Institution of Civil Engineers or Institution of Structural Engineers (CEng MICE or MIStructE)
- Practical knowledge and experience of bridge design, maintenance and assessment
Work on landmark projects around the world and embrace opportunities to make an even bigger impact in the communities you care about. What if you could do the best work of your life and create a legacy for yourself?
With us, you can. Apply today.
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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. WSP GROUP LIMITED holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. In 2025, WSP GROUP LIMITED assigned 42 or more Certificates of Sponsorship for SOC 2121 jobs, according to the Home Office. 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.