UK Skilled Worker sponsorTL;DRKier Group plc can sponsor UK Skilled Worker visas. Roles must pay at least £41,700 (or the SOC going rate, whichever is higher), sit at RQF Level 6+, and you need CEFR B2 English. It has 65 live sponsored roles listed below.
Is Kier Group plc a UK Visa Sponsor?
Yes — Kier Group plc is an A-rated licensed UK Skilled Worker visa sponsor based in Salford, authorised by the Home Office to issue Certificates of Sponsorship.
- Sponsor licence
- A rating
- Visa routes held
- Senior or Specialist Worker (Global Business Mobility), Skilled Worker
- Registered town
- Salford
- Sponsors in Salford
- 241
- Live sponsored roles
- 65
- Sector (inferred from name)
- Finance & professional services
- Register updated
- 22 October 2026
Live sponsored jobs at Kier Group plc
| Role | Salary | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Drainage and Water EngineerMiddlemoor | £53,867 | 17 October 2026 |
| Electrical Project EngineerNewtown | £51,788 | 17 October 2026 |
| Industrial Placement - Site Manager 2027UK | £0–£5 | 16 October 2026 |
| Graduate Drainage EngineerUK | £0–£5 | 16 October 2026 |
| Quantity SurveyorBurton End | £58,505 | 15 October 2026 |
Showing 5 of 65 live roles. Listings from our partner board Tarve, synced 22 October 2026 — apply links open on Tarve.
Salary thresholds for typical roles at Kier Group plc
Based on the finance & professional services sector (inferred from the company name), these are common SOC 2020 codes used in sponsored hires. Pay must be the higher of the SOC going rate and the general £41,700 threshold.
| SOC | Occupation | Going rate | Effective minimum |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1111 | Chief executives and senior officials | £88,100 | £88,100 |
| 1131 | Financial managers and directors | £75,100 | £75,100 |
| 1139 | Functional managers and directors not elsewhere classified. | £74,700 | £74,700 |
| 1162 | Senior police officers | £64,000 | £64,000 |
| Effective minimum is the higher of the SOC going rate and the £41,700 general threshold (2026). | |||
How to apply for sponsored roles at Kier Group plc
- Confirm Kier Group plc's licence is current. Check the Home Office Register of Licensed Sponsors. Kier Group plc is listed as A rating for Senior or Specialist Worker (Global Business Mobility), Skilled Worker as of the register update on 22 October 2026.
- Find an eligible role. Look for roles at Kier Group plc that fall under SOC 2020 codes at RQF Level 6 or above and meet the £41,700 minimum (2026).
- Apply directly. Apply through Kier Group plc's careers page or aggregated on Tarve, which only lists roles from licensed sponsors.
- Receive a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). If hired, Kier Group plc will issue you a CoS. You then have 3 months to apply for your Skilled Worker visa with the CoS reference number.
Frequently asked questions
- Does Kier Group plc sponsor UK Skilled Worker visas?
- Yes — Kier Group plc holds an A-rated Home Office sponsor licence that includes the Skilled Worker route, registered to Salford. The licence also covers: Senior or Specialist Worker (Global Business Mobility). Roles must pay at least £41,700 (2026 general threshold) or the SOC code going rate, whichever is higher.
- Is Kier Group plc hiring sponsored workers right now?
- Yes — 65 live sponsored roles are listed for Kier Group plc as of 22 October 2026, from a feed of verified sponsored vacancies. They're shown on this page with links to apply.
- What's the minimum salary Kier Group plc must pay a sponsored worker in 2026?
- At least £41,700 per year or the SOC code's published going rate, whichever is higher (going rates never fall below £17.13 per hour). New entrants (under 26, or switching from Student/Graduate) can be paid 70% of the going rate with a £33,400 floor.
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Sources
- Home Office — Register of Licensed Sponsors (Workers). Licence, rating and routes as of the register update on 22 October 2026.
- GOV.UK — Skilled Worker visa: your job. 2026 salary threshold of £41,700 verified 12 October 2026.