For applicants over 17 years of age who have have a grandparent born in the UK or Republic Of Ireland (prior to 31st March 1992). Applicants need to be able to demonstrate they are able to and intend to work in the UK.
Partner Visas
The UK offers 4 types of partner visa; married, un-married, same sex and fiancée. Partner visas allow you to work and can lead to indefinite leave to remain in the UK.
Tier 1 Visa
Previously known as the highly skilled migrant visa. The Tier 1 Visa can be granted to individuals without the need for a job offer.
Tier 2 Visa
Tier 2 Visas are aimed at allowing the UK to accept migrant applications for work visas that will help to fill shortages in the UK labour market. A confirmed job offer is required.
Youth Mobility
Previously known as a working holiday visas. The Youth Mobility Scheme is only available to those who have citizenship of a country with a reciprocal agreement in place.
Tourist Visa
For those thinking of going to the UK on holiday or on a business trip, certain nationalities require tourist visa to be obtained prior to entry into the UK.
Engineers who are required to have a transport-related degree, or a degree and at least 2 years relevant experience from a civil background in the following specialisms:
Traffic Engineer or Transport Planner
Highways Design Engineer or Highways Planning Engineer
Ground Engineering:
Ground Engineering occupations relate solely to the construction sector and not to oil/gas extraction:
Geoenvironmental Engineer
Geotechnical Engineer
Geological Advisor
Geological Analyst
Geological Associate
Geological Engineer
Geologist / Hydrogeologist
Geology / Reservoir Engineer
Geomechanics Engineer
Geophysical Specialist
Geophysicist
Geoscientist
Geosupport Engineer
Engineering Geologist
Ground Engineer
Contaminated Land Specialist
Electricity Generation Engineers:
Electricity generation engineering occupations relate solely to the electricity generating industry:
Mechanical Engineer
Senior Project Mechanical Engineer
Project Mechanical Engineer
Electrical Engineer
Senior Project Electrical Engineer
Project Electrical Engineer
Senior Project Civil Engineer
Project Civil Engineer
System Health Engineer (Nuclear)
Design Engineer (Nuclear)
Work Cycle Planner (Nuclear)
Shift or Team Leader
Production Controller
Plant Process Engineer
Network Planners
Network Design Engineers
Senior Project Control and Instrumentation Engineer
