Framework Director - Major Infrastructure Contractor
Possible
Sponsorship likelihood
This employer issued few or no visas recently
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£53,400
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 1122 (76% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £53,400, and Newsom Consulting Ltd is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
This could also be SOC 2455 (Construction project managers and related professionals) or SOC 2127 (Engineering project managers and project engineers). We read the code off the advert, so it is our best guess, not the employer's.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1122 Production managers and directors in construction Most likely code | £37,400 | £42,700 | £48,100 | £53,400 |
2455 Construction project managers and related professionals Also possible | £33,400 | £35,400 | £39,900 | £44,300 |
2127 Engineering project managers and project engineers Also possible | £36,300 | £41,500 | £46,700 | £51,900 |
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. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
We are supporting a major infrastructure contractor in appointing a Framework Director to lead a growing portfolio of wastewater and drainage projects.
This individual will lead a portfolio of projects valued at c.£250m, with individual schemes ranging from £30m to £70m.
You will lead the portfolio from early contractor involvement through to construction, building a cohesive Joint Venture team, strengthening the client relationship and taking responsibility for commercial performance and successful delivery.
Key Responsibilities:
- Leading mobilisation, design development and delivery planning across multiple projects.
- Managing commercial risk, subcontract procurement and NEC target-cost delivery.
- Building and leading a growing team, supported by dedicated project and functional leaders.
- Developing the client relationship and securing further work through strong performance.
- Setting clear expectations for safety, quality and project delivery.
We are looking for a commercially strong leader with experience of substantial civil engineering projects or portfolios within a contracting business.
The ideal candidate will have experience of infrastructure civil engineering in a contracting environment, experience of early contractor involvement, NEC contracts and leading teams through complex delivery challenges.
The role will be based in Peterborough; there is a working-away budget available for this role.
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with Newsom Consulting Ltd, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
Production managers and directors in construction (SOC 1122) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~106k in sample- Middle half £42,380–68,692
- Median £54,808
- Going rate £53,400
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £37,400–48,100
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What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 1122 going rate of £53,400. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.