Project Engineer roles from employers holding a sponsor licence — eligible under SOC 2127 for the Skilled Worker visa.
UK market salary · ASHE 2025
How visa salary requirements compare to what employers pay.
Most engineering project managers and project engineers in the UK earn between £42,848 and £67,132 in basic pay. For Skilled Worker visa holders, the minimum salary (going rate) for this role is £51,900 (SOC 2127), sitting at the 51st percentile of what UK employers pay and £576 above the median.
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Yes. Project Engineer roles fall under SOC 2127 (Engineering project managers and project engineers), which is eligible for UK Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Employers with a valid sponsor licence can sponsor Project Engineer positions.
The going rate for SOC 2127 is £51,900 per year. New entrants (under 26, switching from a Student or Graduate visa, or recent graduates) may qualify for a reduced minimum of £36,300 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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