Kier: does its 12-month industrial placement sponsor a UK visa?

No published policy12-month Industrial Placement

Unconfirmed. Kier publishes no sponsorship policy for its 12-month industrial placement, so we cannot state a firm answer. Kier runs 12-month industrial placements starting each September, alongside 8-week summer placements, with degree subjects expected to relate to the placement applied for. Its careers site and FAQ landing page do not contain any statement on visa sponsorship, right to work, or UK residency requirements.

Sponsors grads?: Not published
Pay vs threshold: Not published
Opportunity: placement
2027 cycle: No published date as of 22 September 2026
Confidence: medium

“Applications for our placement years open in January with a start date for the September of that year.”

Kier, from its own careers pages

The catch: Applications for the 12-month industrial placement open in January for a September start, considerably later in the cycle than most peers who open around September or October the year before.

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Sources

Verdict last checked 2026-09-21.

Common questions

Does Kier sponsor visas for its 12-month industrial placement?

Does the pay clear the UK Skilled Worker salary threshold?

The pay for this scheme is not published clearly enough to judge against the threshold.

What is the catch international students miss with Kier?

Applications for the 12-month industrial placement open in January for a September start, considerably later in the cycle than most peers who open around September or October the year before.

How should I confirm Kier's sponsorship before applying?

Read the specific vacancy on Kier's careers site, ask its early-careers team directly, and check the employer on the gov.uk Register of Licensed Sponsors. Policies and thresholds change, so treat this page as a starting point and confirm for the exact role and cycle.

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Sponsorship data: Home Office register + job ad wording. Not immigration advice, verify on gov.uk. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.