Client-Side Building & Construction Project 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 (88% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £44,300, and Rullion is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
Worth checking: this could also be SOC 1251 (Property, housing and estate managers), which is not on the eligible-occupation list. Ask Rullion what the duties actually are.
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 |
1251 Property, housing and estate managers Also possible | £33,400 Clears | £42,600 Clears | £42,600 Clears | £42,600 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
Client-Side Building & Construction Project Manager
6 Month Contract
Liverpool - Onsite Minimum 4 days per week
Inside IR35 - Up to £650 per day
We are seeking an experienced Client-Side Building & Construction Project Manager to join our team and lead the planning, development, and delivery of building fabric, structural maintenance, and construction projects across a diverse public-sector estate. This role is ideal for professionals who thrive in a client-facing environment, where you will take full ownership of projects from initial concept to completion.
You will manage a portfolio of projects, including operational offices, transport hubs, bus depots, ferry terminals, and other public-facing facilities. Your focus will be on delivering high-quality, compliant, and cost-effective solutions while working closely with stakeholders, consultants, and contractors in live, occupied environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as the client-side lead for building fabric refurbishment, structural repairs, and construction projects, including roofing, façades, fire safety upgrades, accessibility improvements, and drainage works.
- Develop and manage project scopes, technical specifications, tender documentation, and governance papers to ensure alignment with public-sector requirements.
- Oversee the work of consultants, contractors, and stakeholders to deliver projects on time, within budget, and to the required standards.
- Conduct condition assessments, lifecycle replacements, and cost estimates to inform project planning and decision-making.
- Ensure all works are delivered safely, compliantly, and in accordance with public-sector procurement and governance frameworks.
Ideal Candidate
We are looking for someone with:
- Proven experience as a client-side Project Manager, preferably within a public-sector, local authority or client led environment.
- A strong track record in building fabric refurbishment, structural repairs, and project delivery in operational settings.
- Experience in producing high-quality project documentation, scopes, and tender information tailored to public-sector needs.
- Knowledge of fire safety upgrades, accessibility improvements, and drainage/external works.
- A solid understanding of project cost, programme, risk, and change control in a client-side capacity.
- The ability to work effectively in live, occupied environments while maintaining safety and compliance.
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with Rullion, 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. Rullion 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.