MEP Design 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 (71% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £51,900, and People Group 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) · 71% match
- Possible 2122 (Mechanical engineers) · 21% match
- Possible 2129 (Engineering professionals not elsewhere classified) · 5% 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 |
2122 Mechanical engineers Also possible | £33,400 Clears | £37,400 Clears | £42,100 Clears | £46,800 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
MEP Design Manager – Tier One Main Contractor
Up to £100,000 + Package
Central London
A leading Tier One Main Contractor is seeking an experienced MEP Design Manager to manage several flagship projects in Central London. This technically challenging scheme involves delivering a state-of-the-art laboratory and research facility, with a strong emphasis on innovation, compliance, and coordination.
Your Role
As MEP Design Manager, you will be responsible for managing and coordinating the mechanical, electrical, and public health (MEP) design elements through to delivery. You’ll be working closely with architects, consultants, subcontractors, and internal teams to ensure design intent, compliance, and programme alignment.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead MEP design coordination across all disciplines and stakeholders
- Manage design workshops, technical submissions, and design reviews
- Ensure MEP design is aligned with programme, cost plan, and client brief
- Liaise with consultants and subcontractors to resolve technical issues
- Monitor design risks, compliance with Building Regulations, and change control
- Work closely with the site and project delivery teams during construction phase
- Maintain documentation and design tracker to support project reporting
About You
- Proven experience as an MEP Design Manager on complex, technical projects
- Previous experience with a Tier One Main Contractor or top-tier MEP Consultancy
- Familiarity with Life Sciences, Laboratories, Clean Rooms, or R&D environments is strongly preferred
- Excellent knowledge of UK building regulations and compliance standards
- Strong communication, coordination, and leadership skills
- Degree or equivalent in Building Services, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
If you’re interested in this position, please reach out to Matt Dade – [email protected].
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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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About sponsorship for this role
Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. People 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 2127 going rate of £51,900. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.