Mechanical Design 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).
Mechanical Design Engineer roles are classified under Mechanical engineers (SOC 2122) 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 mechanical engineers earn in the UK
UK market basic pay at a glance
How visa salary requirements compare to what employers pay.
Most mechanical engineers in the UK earn between £38,896 and £59,800 in basic pay. For Skilled Worker visa holders, the minimum salary (going rate) for this role is £46,800 (SOC 2122), sitting at the 46th percentile of what UK employers pay and £1,716 below the median.
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Assystem is an international company with one mission: accelerate the energy transition around the world. Every day, our 7,500 switchers located in 12 countries (Europe, Middle East, Pacific Asia & Africa) connect their six thousand billion neurons to tackle the task of the century: switching to low-carbon energy. We are a collective committed to the actors who are making the energy switch. Sharing our knowledge, expertise and values allows us to innovate and think differently about the ener
Overview Merrick UK serves the UK and EU as part of Merrick & Company. Merrick UK provides access to the matrixed expertise across the Merrick & CO family. Merrick’s services enable the leading-edge science and technology requirements of our clients to be met in some the world's most unique and secure environments through our expertise in high performance and aerospace facilities, infrastructure, processing, and life sciences. Merrick’s Life Sciences services are greater than a tradition
Job Description: We are currently looking for: Testia Ltd - Mechanical Design & Stress Engineer (Structural Testing) Location: Filton, Bristol Contract: Full time, permanent, 37.5 hours per week We’re looking for a mechanical engineer with experience in designing components, and carrying out stress analyses on them. The structures we design are large steel test rigs, which are combined with high load hydraulic actuators to be used for testing of commercial aircraft. An ideal candidate would
Assystem is a global leader committed to accelerating the energy transition. With 7,750 employees across 12 countries, we tackle the monumental task of switching to low-carbon energy. Our 55+ years of experience in highly regulated sectors ensure we deliver top-notch engineering, project management, and digital solutions. Job Description 🚀 Join the Fusion and Modular Nuclear Business Unit! 🚀 Take on a pivotal role in shaping the future of clean energy by establishing, leading, and managing the C
Assystem is a global leader committed to accelerating the energy transition. With 7,750 employees across 12 countries, we tackle the monumental task of switching to low-carbon energy. Our 55+ years of experience in highly regulated sectors ensure we deliver top-notch engineering, project management, and digital solutions. Job Description 🚀 Join the Fusion and Modular Nuclear Business Unit! 🚀 Take on a pivotal role in shaping the future of clean energy by establishing, leading, and managing the C
Assystem is a global leader committed to accelerating the energy transition. With 7,750 employees across 12 countries, we tackle the monumental task of switching to low-carbon energy. Our 55+ years of experience in highly regulated sectors ensure we deliver top-notch engineering, project management, and digital solutions. Job Description 🚀 Join the Fusion and Modular Nuclear Business Unit! 🚀 Take on a pivotal role in shaping the future of clean energy by establishing, leading, and managing the C
Assystem is a global leader committed to accelerating the energy transition. With 7,750 employees across 12 countries, we tackle the monumental task of switching to low-carbon energy. Our 55+ years of experience in highly regulated sectors ensure we deliver top-notch engineering, project management, and digital solutions. Job Description 🚀 Join the Fusion and Modular Nuclear Business Unit! 🚀 Take on a pivotal role in shaping the future of clean energy by establishing, leading, and managing the C
About the job Hilson Moran is a multidisciplinary engineering and design consultancy delivering innovative solutions across major UK and international projects. We are seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer for a 12‑month contract to support a range of complex and high‑profile schemes. Role Overview You will manage small projects, support larger multidisciplinary schemes, and ensure technical excellence across all design outputs. This role involves close collaboration with project leads, cl
The Opportunity Here at Stantec we’re recruiting for a Principal Mechanical Engineer to join our dynamic and growing Building Services (MEP) team based in Scotland. Our MEP team is at the forefront of sustainable and high-performance building design, and we have a strong track record of exciting projects across Scotland Why Stantec? You will join a friendly team that's not just passionate about engineering but also about creating a fun and collaborative work environment. We value diversity of th
Company Overview The SPTS division of KLA, designs, manufactures and markets wafer processing solutions for the global semiconductor and related industries. SPTS provides industry leading etch and deposition process technologies on a range of single wafer handling platforms. End-market applications include micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS), advanced packaging, LED, high speed RF device IC’s and power semiconductors. SPTS is part of KLA Corporation which develops industry-leading equipment a
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Mechanical Design Engineer roles fall under SOC 2122 (Mechanical engineers), which is eligible for UK Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Employers with a valid sponsor licence can sponsor Mechanical Design Engineer positions.