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Graduate engineering jobs with visa sponsorship in the UK

Graduate engineering jobs are usually degree level, which means higher-skilled occupation codes and no shortage list. A licensed employer can sponsor one on the general rules, and new entrants can be paid less: the minimum is £33,400 for under-26s and recent graduates. The Graduate visa shortens from 2 years to 18 months on 1 January 2027.

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Checked 28 October 2026

Rules at a glance, checked 28 October 2026

These are the Skilled Worker rules that matter for this trade. They change, so read GOV.UK before you act. This is not immigration advice.

  • General salary threshold: £41,700 a year, or the going rate for the occupation code if that is higher.
  • Lower threshold: £33,400 if you are under 26, a current or recent UK student or Graduate visa holder, or in professional training (70% of the going rate).
  • Skill level: since 22 July 2025 the route generally needs a job at degree level (RQF level 6). Medium-skilled jobs qualify only if they are also on the Temporary Shortage List or the Immigration Salary List and meet the salary rules.
  • English: level B2 for new applicants (since 8 January 2026).
  • Graduate visa: 2 years for applications on or before 31 December 2026, then 18 months from 1 January 2027 (3 years for PhD graduates).
  • Source: Skilled Worker visa: your job, GOV.UK (opens in a new tab); when you can be paid less (opens in a new tab)

Occupation codes for this trade

Occupation codes (SOC), skill level and Temporary Shortage List status, standard rate for a 37.5 hour week
SOCJob typeSkill levelShortage list
2122Mechanical engineersHigherNot needed
2123Electrical engineersHigherNot needed
2125Production and process engineersHigherNot needed

The Temporary Shortage List has 52 occupations and expires on 31 December 2026. The Migration Advisory Committee's report of 23 July 2026 recommends 28 occupations for 18 months more. The government had not decided when we checked, so we update this page when it does.

Source: Temporary Shortage List, GOV.UK (opens in a new tab); MAC Stage 2 report (opens in a new tab).

Two things to remember

  • A sponsor licence is not a promise of sponsorship for this job. The employer decides that for each role, and the Home Office decides the visa.
  • You should never pay an employer or agent for a job or for sponsorship. Check any employer on the Home Office register before you share documents.

42 jobs: from licensed sponsors or offering sponsorship

42 of these are from a licensed visa sponsor or say sponsorship is offered. A licence does not mean a particular job is sponsored: ask the employer. How the tags work.

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Where the graduate engineer jobs are

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  • AECOM (19)
  • Analog Devices (5)
  • MWH Treatment (4)
  • Honeywell (2)
  • Honeywell Technologies (2)
  • Procter & Gamble (2)
  • Costain Group (1)
  • Eaton (1)

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FAQ

Questions people ask

Can an international graduate get a sponsored engineering job?

Yes, it is possible. A degree-level engineering job is higher skilled, so the shortage list is not needed. The employer needs a licence and an eligible job, and the pay must meet the rule that applies to you: people under 26, current or recent UK students, Graduate visa holders and people in professional training can be paid less, with a minimum of £33,400 a year (70% of the going rate). A sponsor licence is not a promise of sponsorship for this job. You should never pay an employer or agent for a job or for sponsorship. (Checked 28 October 2026.)

How long is the Graduate visa?

The Graduate visa is 2 years for applications on or before 31 December 2026, and 18 months from 1 January 2027 (3 years for PhD graduates). It lets a graduate work in the UK without a sponsor, and many then move to a Skilled Worker visa with an employer. Check GOV.UK for the date that applies to your application.

Will graduate schemes sponsor?

Some do and some say in the advert that they cannot. Large graduate schemes often state their position, so read each advert and ask the employer. A sponsorship tag here means the employer is on the register or says it may sponsor; it is not a promise.

What English level is needed?

New Skilled Worker applicants need English at level B2 (since 8 January 2026). People extending a visa they held before that date need level B1. Check the exact rule for you on GOV.UK (checked 28 October 2026).

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