Assistant Design Manager
Possible
Sponsorship likelihood
This employer issued few or no visas recently
£44,300
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2455 (73% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £44,300, and LOBA GROUP is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
We pick the code from the advert's text, so it is our best guess, not the employer's. Each code it could be has its own likelihood:
- Possible 2455 (Construction project managers and related professionals) · 73% match
- Possible 2452 (Chartered architectural technologists, planning officers and consultants) · 10% match
- Possible 3120 (CAD, drawing and architectural technicians) · 5% match
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2455 Construction project managers and related professionals Most likely code | £33,400 Clears | £35,400 Clears | £39,900 Clears | £44,300 Clears |
2452 Chartered architectural technologists, planning officers and consultants Also possible | £33,400 Clears | £33,400 Clears | £37,500 Clears | £41,700 Clears |
3120 CAD, drawing and architectural technicians Also possible | £33,400 Clears | £33,400 Clears | £37,500 Clears | £41,700 Clears |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. A mark is for the top of the advertised pay. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
Assistant Design Manager
CAT A & CAT B Fit-Out Projects | £6m–£20m
Role Overview
We are seeking a proactive and organised Assistant Design Manager to support the delivery of CAT A and CAT B commercial fit-out projects valued between £6m and £20m.
Working closely with the Design Manager, project team, consultants and subcontractors, you will coordinate design packages, manage technical information and ensure design is delivered in line with programme, budget and quality expectations.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate architectural, MEP and specialist subcontractor design packages.
- Manage design trackers, drawing registers, RFIs and technical submissions.
- Ensure design information is issued in line with procurement and construction programmes.
- Attend design meetings and drive outstanding actions to completion.
- Identify design clashes, technical risks and buildability issues.
- Support value engineering, procurement and commercial change management.
- Liaise with site teams to resolve technical queries and maintain design intent.
- Assist with quality control, commissioning and project handover.
Skills & Experience
- Experience in design coordination or design management within commercial construction or office fit-out.
- Understanding of CAT A and CAT B fit-out requirements.
- Ability to interpret technical drawings and coordinate multiple design disciplines.
- Strong organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.
- Proactive approach with good commercial and programme awareness.
The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, commercially aware and confident working across multiple project teams, with a passion for delivering high-quality commercial interiors.
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with LOBA GROUP, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
Construction project managers and related professionals (SOC 2455) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~36k in sample- Middle half £37,596–57,720
- Median £45,396
- Going rate £44,300
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £33,400–39,900
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. LOBA GROUP holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2455 going rate of £44,300. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.