Engineering project managers and project engineers SOC 2127
Engineering project managers and project engineers (SOC 2127) qualifies for UK Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Your employer must pay at least the going rate of £51,900 per year. Scroll down for salary benchmarks, the visa rules, and live jobs from licensed sponsors.
What does an engineering project managers and project engineer do?
Engineering project managers and project engineers schedule, manage and oversee engineering projects for quality of work, timeliness and completion within budget, plan, design and specify materials and equipment for the project and create necessary technical drawings.
Typical tasks
- draws up budgets and timescales for new engineering projects based on clients’ requirements
- briefs project team, contractors and suppliers
- assembles information for invoicing at the end of projects
- plans work schedules for engineering projects based on prior discussion with client and contractors
- regularly inspects and monitors progress and quality of work, ensures legal requirements are met
- identifies defects in work and proposes corrections
- records, monitors and reports progress
- ensures that equipment, operation and maintenance comply with design specifications and safety standards
Typical entry routes and qualifications
Engineering project managers and project engineers usually possess an accredited university degree. After qualifying, periods of appropriate training and experience are required before membership of a chartered engineering institution is attainable. Incorporated engineers possess an accredited university degree, BTEC/SQA award or an apprenticeship leading to an NVQ/SVQ at level 4. All routes are followed by periods of appropriate training and relevant experience.
Visa sponsorship requirements
UK market salary · ASHE 2025
What engineering project managers and project engineers earn in the UK
UK market basic pay at a glance
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.
All figures are before tax. Calculate your take-home pay.
How to get sponsored as an engineering project managers and project engineer
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Find a licensed sponsor on Hunt UK Visa Sponsors
Browse our register of UK companies with an active sponsor licence. Filter by industry, size, sponsor rating, and whether they're currently hiring engineering project managers and project engineers, so you only apply where a visa is actually on the table.
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Confirm the salary meets the £51,900 going rate
Your employer must pay whichever is higher: the going rate for SOC 2127 (£51,900) or the general Skilled Worker threshold of £41,700 per year.
New entrants and ISL roles may qualify for a lower rate. See the New entrant & discount rates section below.
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Receive a Certificate of Sponsorship
Your sponsor issues a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS), a reference number the Home Office uses to check the job offer, salary, and duties line up with an eligible SOC code.
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Apply for a Skilled Worker visa at gov.uk
Submit the Skilled Worker visa application online within 3 months of your CoS assignment date. You'll also book a biometric appointment and pay the immigration health surcharge.
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Move to the UK and start work
Travel to the UK before your CoS start date and begin working for the sponsor named on the certificate.
New entrant & discount rates
If you're under 26, switching from a Student visa, or a recent UK graduate, your employer can pay the new entrant rate of £40,600 (70% of the going rate) for up to four years.
Roles under SOC 2127
Recent jobs under SOC 2127
Job Description Summary The Senior Project Engineer (Sr. PE) serves as the central technical authority and single point of contact for transformer projects within the GE Vernova (GEV)’s HVDC Solution Line. This role is responsible for the end-to-end oversight of engineering activities—including electrical, mechanical, and controls disciplines—ensuring projects meet Quality, Cost, and On-Time Delivery KPIs. The PE balances technical leadership with project management, overseeing the design lifecy
Project Engineer Location: Rogerstone Salary: Competitive + Benefits About Us Join 2 Sisters Food Group, one of the UK's largest food manufacturers, with an annual turnover exceeding £3 billion and approximately 13,000 employees across 16 sites. We have a strong presence in poultry, chilled, and bakery food categories. We are committed to delivering high-quality products to the British public and our retail and food service customers, including major retailers like Aldi, Asda, Co-op, KFC, Lidl,
Engineering the future of power SLR is a global leader in sustainability solutions, working with clients to help make sustainability happen, within a collaborative, people-first culture. Due to continued growth, we are seeking an experienced Project Civil Engineer to join our established Civil & Structural Engineering team, delivering high profile renewable energy and sustainable infrastructure projects. Based in Edinburgh or Glasgow, the role will focus primarily on onshore wind, with addit
Company Description Egis is a leading global architecture, consulting, construction engineering and operating firm. We work side by side with clients to build a more balanced, sustainable and resilient world. Omnia Projects, part of the Egis Group, are a UK-based engineering consultancy specialising in electricity Transmission and Distribution (T&D) providing engineering, project management and technical assurance. Project Description Supplementing Northern Powergrid’s (NPg) capability, the
Job Description Your role The Lead Engineer directs daily the Operations Site Team, its associated activities and Vendors to ensure that the Data Center is operated and maintained safely, within SLA, and with minimal risk. As the main point of contact, the Lead Engineer undertakes the day-to-day management of all activities of the Technical Operations Site Team, ensuring that all reactive and planned maintenance tasks are delivered to agreed timelines and SLAs/KPIs with full utilization of CMMS
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Frequently asked questions
Can engineering project managers and project engineers get a UK Skilled Worker visa?
Yes. Engineering project managers and project engineers roles fall under SOC 2127 (Higher Skilled), so they qualify for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Your employer will need a sponsor licence and must pay at least the going rate for this occupation.
What salary do engineering project managers and project engineers need for visa sponsorship?
The going rate for Engineering project managers and project engineers (SOC 2127) is £51,900 (£26.62 per hour). Occupation rate applies. Your employer must pay whichever is higher: this going rate or the general Skilled Worker threshold of £41,700 per year.
What job titles are covered by SOC 2127?
SOC 2127 covers a range of engineering project managers and project engineers roles, including: Engineering project managers and project engineers. Keep in mind that the Home Office matches jobs by duties rather than title alone. Two roles with the same title can fall under different SOC codes depending on the actual work involved.
Is there a lower salary for new graduates entering engineering project managers and project engineers roles?
Yes. If you're under 26, a recent graduate, or switching from a Student visa, you count as a "new entrant" and your employer only needs to pay 70% of the going rate (with an absolute floor of £33,400/year — the new-entrant minimum cannot go below that). For Engineering project managers and project engineers, that works out to £40,600. The discount lasts up to four years.
Where can I find engineering project managers and project engineers jobs with UK visa sponsorship?
We list Engineering project managers and project engineers roles from companies with a Home Office sponsor licence. Scroll down to see what's currently open, or search our full jobs database for more visa-sponsored positions across the UK.
This information is provided as guidance only and should not be treated as legal advice. Eligibility criteria and salary thresholds are based on the latest published government data. Always verify with the official UK government guidance or seek professional immigration advice.