Materials Engineer Jobs in United Kingdom
All jobs below are from employers who hold a valid UK sponsor licence and can issue a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS).
Materials Engineer roles are classified under Engineering professionals not elsewhere classified. (SOC 2129) and qualify for UK Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Employers with a valid sponsor licence can hire internationally for this role. View our occupation codes & salary thresholds to understand how the required salary is calculated.
UK market salary · ASHE 2025
What engineering professionals n.e.c. earn in the UK
Plus ~£2,524 in bonus & commission
UK market basic pay at a glance
How visa salary requirements compare to what employers pay.
Most engineering professionals n.e.c. in the UK earn between £37,856 and £59,488 in basic pay, with experienced professionals in the top 10% earning above £72,800. For Skilled Worker visa holders, the minimum salary (going rate) for this role is £46,100 (SOC 2129), sitting at the 49th percentile of what UK employers pay and £180 below the median.
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About The Role Balfour Beatty are looking for an Assistant Materials Engineer to join thier Power T&D business and focus on their major Skye Reinforcement Project. Role Purpose To support the management and delivery of materials engineering services within Balfour beatty Skye Project. The role requires individuals with up to date technical knowledge of materials engineering including, earthworks/aggregates, Concrete, Asphalt and Cementitious Grouts. This is a site based role on Isle of Skye.
About The Role We are Balfour Beatty, you may not know us by name but you definitely will have seen what we do. We are one of the UK’s largest construction companies building iconic buildings and structures that will last for generations to come. Have you graduated recently or are graduating soon? Are you keen to start your career with one of the UK’s biggest construction companies? If you're searching for a graduate program that not only fosters your personal development but also offers a chanc
Mott MacDonald Bentley is a design and build business combining the design expertise of Mott MacDonald with the contracting experience of JN Bentley, operating across water, energy and environment sectors throughout the UK. With an annual turnover surpassing £500 million, Mott Macdonald Bentley cements its position as a leader within the industry. The sustained, robust business performance creates an ideal environment for career growth. MMB has successfully extended its contract with Thames Wate
Job Description Instron® is a global organization that designs, manufactures, sells, and services materials testing systems. Our systems are trusted by 95% of the world’s largest manufacturing companies to gather critical data, informing the design of components and materials. You will find that our established strength, commitment to our core values and team focus provides an engaging work environment and offers exceptional opportunities for personal and career development. We offer high value
Mott MacDonald Bentley is a design and build business combining the design expertise of Mott MacDonald with the contracting experience of JN Bentley, operating across water, energy and environment sectors throughout the UK. With an annual turnover surpassing £500 million, Mott Macdonald Bentley cements its position as a leader within the industry. The sustained, robust business performance creates an ideal environment for career growth. MMB has successfully extended its contract with Thames Wate
About Huawei Research And Development UK Limited Founded in 1987, Huawei is a leading global provider of information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure and smart devices. We have 207,000 employees and operate in over 170 countries and regions, serving more than three billion people around the world. Our vision and mission is to bring digital to every person, home and organization for a fully connected, intelligent world. To this end, we will drive ubiquitous connectivity and prom
At Universal Quantum, we aim to make the world a better place by developing a new computer technology. Together, we are creating truly impactful quantum computers. Our machines will be capable of solving problems until now considered impossible, with applications ranging across a broad range of industries, including healthcare, materials and aerospace. We are seeking to hire a Software Engineer to design, develop and maintain software components and user workflows of our modelling and simulation
At Universal Quantum , we aim to make the world a better place by engineering the future of computing. Together, we are creating truly impactful quantum computers. Our machines will be capable of solving problems until now considered impossible, with applications ranging across a broad range of industries, including healthcare, materials and aerospace. We are seeking to hire a Software Engineer to develop software to operate our quantum processors. Passionate about helping create technologies wh
At Universal Quantum , we aim to make the world a better place by engineering the future of computing. Together, we are creating truly impactful quantum computers. Our machines will be capable of solving problems until now considered impossible, with applications ranging across a broad range of industries, including healthcare, materials and aerospace. We are looking to hire an Electronics Engineer within the Electronics Group to enable Quantum technologies. Passionate about helping create techn
Are you passionate about renewable energy and engineering? Do you thrive in dynamic team environments where your skills can make a real difference? Are you looking to kick-start your career with a trusted organisation committed to sustainability and innovation? We are currently looking for a MRF Engineer Assistant to join our busy and forward-thinking team in the vibrant Greater London area. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a crucial role within the engineering sector, supporting our m
Frequently Asked Questions
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.