Gas Design Manager
Possible
Sponsorship likelihood
This job is eligible only on a shortage list
Pro only
Salary
Pro sees the advertised pay
£41,700
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 3120 (75% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £41,700, and Network Plus 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 2127 (Engineering project managers and project engineers, Strong project engineering focus in gas design context) or SOC 3113 (Engineering technicians, Technical support role assisting engineers with design). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3120 CAD, drawing and architectural technicians Most likely code | £33,400 Clears | £33,400 Clears | £37,500 Clears | £41,700 Clears |
2127 Engineering project managers and project engineers Also possible | £36,300 Clears | £41,500 Clears | £46,700 Clears | £51,900 Clears |
3113 Engineering technicians Also possible | £33,400 Clears | £34,000 Clears | £38,300 Clears | £42,500 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
Department: Cadent
Location: Worsley
Compensation: £50,000 - £65,000 / year
As a Gas Designer you will play a key role in the design process, from site surveys through to the production of detailed drawings, while developing your technical expertise and working closely with experienced engineers and project teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor leading industry practices, recommend new design approaches, and identify upcoming trends.
- Develop high-quality concepts, working with team on iterations and design, actively seek feedback from Creative and Business stakeholders
- Working on all design phases of projects, including project set-up, programming, design, and CDM documentation
- Requesting & reviewing STAT plans
- Providing technical design support to other members of the design team.
- Collaborate with both internal design team, client design team and external consultants to execute creative projects
- Responding to and resolving issues with external parties such as the client, third party organisations & sub-contractors
- Producing a weekly design report & presenting information to the Design Manager during the weekly design output meeting.
- Complete regular site visits and surveys to gather information for detailed designs & as-laid drawings.
- Represent the company and arrange pre-design and walk off meetings with the client.
- Ensure compliance with CDM 2015 throughout the design process.
- Produce and make ongoing updates to the H&S file throughout various stages of the project ensuring that it is up to date and available at the end of the project.
- Create high-quality detailed technical drawings, plans and general arrangements.
- Work alongside the Framework Manager / Project Manager/ Operations Manager/ Design Manager to ensure all schemes are designed within budget and within the time constraints set by the client.
- Engineering qualifications desirable however good experience would be considered.
- Experience of working on intermediate pressure and high pressure gas mains
- Experience of working in the gas industry on designing high-profile projects
- Understanding and knowledge of relevant Engineering specifications that apply to the gas industry (IGEM standards)
- Knowledge and Awareness of CDM 2015
- Proficient user of AutoCAD
- Competent in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work as part of a team and to organise your workload across multiple projects
- Willingness to mentor and support less experienced colleagues
We offer a competitive salary based on experience along with a full benefits package.
Network Plus is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.
We are Armed Forces-friendly. We welcome applications from ex-Armed Forces personnel, reservists, armed forces veterans, cadet instructors and military spouses/partners.
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Where this offer sits in the market
CAD, drawing and architectural technicians (SOC 3120) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~46k in sample- Middle half £28,756–41,964
- Median £34,632
- Going rate £41,700
- Threshold £41,700
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Not necessarily. Network Plus 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 3120 going rate of £41,700. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.