36 jobs in the UK have Materials Engineer in the title, from 25 licensed sponsors. GKN Aerospace (3), GKN Aerospace Service - Cowes (3) and AECOM (2) have the most; 12 were posted in the last 7 days and 17 are rated Likely. Eligible for the Skilled Worker visa under SOC 2129, minimum £46,100 at the standard rate. Most engineering professionals n.e.c. in the UK earn between £37,856 and £59,488 in (ONS ASHE 2025, full-time). Visa and pay details
Yes. Materials Engineer roles fall under SOC 2129 (Engineering professionals not elsewhere classified), which is eligible for UK Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Employers with a valid sponsor licence can sponsor Materials Engineer positions.
The going rate for SOC 2129 is £46,100 per year. New entrants (under 26, switching from a Student or Graduate visa, or recent graduates) may qualify for a reduced minimum of £33,400 per year. You must be paid at least the higher of the going rate or the general salary threshold (£41,700), unless an exemption applies.
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Home Office grants for this occupation code, counting visas granted outside the UK. No job breakdown is published for the visas granted inside the UK, so each country’s own page shows a larger total.