Engineering Manager
Possible
Sponsorship likelihood
This employer issued few or no visas recently
£51,900
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2127 (70% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £51,900, and UBT 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 2127 (Engineering project managers and project engineers) · 70% match
- Possible 1122 (Production managers and directors in construction) · 12% match
- Possible 2129 (Engineering professionals not elsewhere classified) · 8% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2127 Engineering project managers and project engineers Most likely code | £36,300 Clears | £41,500 Clears | £46,700 Clears | £51,900 Clears |
1122 Production managers and directors in construction Also possible | £37,400 Clears | £42,700 Clears | £48,100 Clears | £53,400 Clears |
2129 Engineering professionals not elsewhere classified Also possible | £33,400 Clears | £36,900 Clears | £41,500 Clears | £46,100 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
Design Engineering Manager
Salary: £55,000 – £65,000 per annum (negotiable DOE) + car or car allowance + Bonus
Hours: 40 hours per week | Monday to Friday (flexible start/finish times)
Location: Wetherby (office‑based), with 1–2 days per week on site nationwide
Holidays: 25 days + 8 bank holidays + birthday off
Benefits:
- Car or car allowance
- Bonus opportunity
- Free on‑site parking
- Auto‑enrolment pension
- Flexible working hours
- Informal rewards (team lunches and recognition for project wins)
The Opportunity
We are recruiting on behalf of a growing, highly respected specialist design‑and‑delivery business operating within complex care, healthcare and specialist environments. Following significant project growth and the expansion of an in‑house BIM/CAD function, the business is now seeking an experienced Design Engineering Manager to take ownership of design governance, team leadership and process maturity - ensuring high‑quality, coordinated design outputs across a high‑volume, multi‑project environment.
This is a pivotal role, reporting into the Operations Director, with real influence over quality, systems, people and future innovation.
The Role
As Design Manager, you will lead and coordinate all design activity across a diverse portfolio of projects ranging in value from £5k to £1m, focused on specialist equipment, hoisting systems, hydrotherapy and integrated environments.
You will provide structure, accountability and technical assurance to an in‑house team of designers, while acting as a key interface between sales, project delivery and clients.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading and managing the in‑house design team, setting clear expectations for quality, performance and delivery
About You
This role will suit a Design Manager who combines technical credibility with strong people leadership and thrives in a fast‑moving environment where multiple projects run simultaneously.
You will ideally bring:
- Proven experience managing and leading a design team within construction, fit‑out or specialist environments
- Strong understanding of design governance, coordination and assurance
- Confidence reviewing, challenging and coordinating work produced in AutoCAD, Revit and BIM environments
- Commercial awareness with the ability to influence scope, cost and programme decisions
- Excellent communication skills and confidence working directly with clients and senior stakeholders
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage 50–70 live projects concurrently
- A proactive, improvement‑focused mindset with strong attention to detail
- Experience with COBie, BIM, specialist equipment integration or healthcare environments is beneficial but not essential.
- Chartered or professionally accredited candidates (or those working toward accreditation) are welcomed, as are those with architectural, engineering or technical backgrounds.
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Where this offer sits in the market
Engineering project managers and project engineers (SOC 2127) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~68k in sample- Middle half £42,848–67,132
- Median £51,324
- Going rate £51,900
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £36,300–46,700
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Not necessarily. UBT 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 2127 going rate of £51,900. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.