Global Mobility & Immigration Advisor – UK & Europe

SNC-Lavalin; Epsom; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering firm is seeking an Advisor within the Global Mobility function to manage international assignments and ensure UK immigration compliance. This role involves serving as a primary contact for employees and coordinating effective mobility solutions while working closely with multiple internal teams. The ideal candidate will possess strong knowledge of immigration regulations, along with excellent problem-solving and communication skills. The role offers competitive benefits and a hybrid working culture.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Employee rewards

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of international mobility policies and assignment lifecycle.
• In-depth understanding of UK & Europe immigration regulations.
• Experience managing sponsor licenses and Points-Based System applications.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the point of contact for employees on mobility processes.
• Manage immigration requirements in partnership with external vendors.
• Coordinate seamless assignee experience with internal teams.

Skills

International mobility policies knowledge

UK immigration regulations understanding

Experienced in managing sponsor licenses

Excellent problem-solving skills

Strong analytical skills

Effective communication and presentation skills

Familiarity with mobility platforms

Tools

Equus

Workday

Job description

Job Description

Overview: This advisory role within the Global Mobility (GM) function is responsible for managing successful international assignments and permanent transfers into the region, and managing immigration compliance and processes, for international transfers and domestic hires. This role combines hands‑on coordination with advisory responsibilities to support the effective execution of talent mobility strategies aligned with business needs. It plays a key part in delivering a consistent and high‑quality experience for both employees and the business.

Working closely with the Global Mobility team, Total Rewards, Expatriate Tax, HR shared services center (PeopleHub), and the UK & Europe HR and talent attraction teams is key to providing accurate guidance and ensuring smooth execution processes.

Your role

The Advisor serves as the primary point of contact for employees and managers on mobility processes, policies, and compliance requirements. They execute timely and cost‑effective mobilizations and permanent transfers into the region, manage immigration requirements in partnership with external vendors, and provide market insights to influence business decisions.

The Advisor is also responsible for managing the company’s adherence to UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) regulations, maintaining sponsor license obligations, and providing expert guidance on immigration matters to internal stakeholders or clients.

The Advisor coordinates with internal teams and external service providers to ensure a seamless assignee experience, building strong relationships with HR, Reward, Tax, and Finance.

About you

• Strong knowledge of international mobility policies and assignment lifecycle.
• In‑depth understanding of UK & Europe immigration regulations and processes, with a particular focus on UK compliance, including UK immigration law and UKVI compliance requirements.
• Experience managing sponsor licenses and Points‑Based System applications (Tier 2/Skilled Worker essential).
• Experience managing end‑to‑end mobility processes, including coordination with external vendors.
• Strong focus on employee experience throughout the assignee lifecycle.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and a proactive, client‑focused mindset.
• Good commercial understanding and ability to apply it to mobility‑related decisions.
• High attention to detail and strong analytical skills.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and influencing skills.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively across HR, business units, and other partners.
• Demonstrated resilience and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced, evolving environment.
• A global mindset and cultural sensitivity when working with diverse teams and assignees.
• Familiarity with mobility platforms (e.g., Equus) and HRIS systems (e.g., Workday).

Reward & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career. Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise, and combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life.

About AtkinsRéalis

We’re AtkinsRéalis, a world‑class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world’s infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We’re committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

Additional information

Security clearance

This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance.

We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong – a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop to be the best we can be. So, we offer a range of family‑friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups to support all employees. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and abilities.

Worker Type

Employee

Job Type

Regular

Other

At AtkinsRéalis , we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world‑class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.