Contract Manager
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Sponsorship likelihood
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£44,300
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role may qualify for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2455 is an eligible occupation, but we are only 40% sure that is the right code. Danny Sullivan Group is a licensed sponsor, so if the code fits, the role should qualify. Check the occupation eligibility rules against what the job actually involves.
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:
- Likely 2455 (Construction project managers and related professionals) · 40% match
- Likely 1122 (Production managers and directors in construction) · 37% match
- Likely 2127 (Engineering project managers and project engineers) · 19% 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 |
1122 Production managers and directors in construction Also possible | £37,400 Clears | £42,700 Clears | £48,100 Clears | £53,400 Clears |
2127 Engineering project managers and project engineers Also possible | £36,300 Clears | £41,500 Clears | £46,700 Clears | £51,900 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
Contract Manager – MEP / Building Services
£100,000–£130,000 + Package | London
An exceptional opportunity has arisen for an experienced Contract Manager to join a leading building services subcontractor delivering prestigious, high-value MEP projects across London.
The business has a strong reputation for engineering excellence, providing fully coordinated mechanical and electrical solutions across premium commercial fit-outs, major office developments and complex building services projects.
This is a senior leadership position suited to an established Contract Manager with a strong M&E subcontracting background, capable of overseeing multiple projects, managing client relationships and driving commercial performance.
The Role
- Oversee the successful delivery of multiple MEP fit-out projects across London.
- Manage project teams, Project Managers and site management personnel.
- Take responsibility for programme, quality, health and safety and commercial performance.
- Oversee procurement, subcontractor appointments, variations and cost control.
- Ensure mechanical and electrical installations are fully coordinated and delivered to specification.
- Monitor project progress, resolve technical and operational issues, and maintain contractual requirements.
- Drive commissioning, quality assurance and successful project handovers.
- Identify commercial opportunities, mitigate project risks and support business growth.
The Ideal Candidate
- Proven experience as a Contract Manager or Senior Project Manager within an M&E/MEP environment.
- Strong background in commercial fit-out projects, ideally CAT A and CAT B.
- Experience managing multiple projects and leading project delivery teams.
- Strong commercial awareness, including variations, cost reporting and contractual management.
The Package
- £100,000–£130,000 basic salary
- Competitive benefits package.
- Senior leadership opportunity within an established building services contractor.
- Prestigious London fit-out projects.
- Excellent long-term career prospects.
If you're an experienced MEP Contract Manager looking for your next senior opportunity within a leading subcontractor, get in touch for a confidential discussion.
Diamond and the Danny Sullivan Group are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is fair, accessible and inclusive for all.
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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. Danny Sullivan 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.