Planning Manager
Possible
Sponsorship likelihood
This employer issued few or no visas recently
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£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 27% sure that is the right code. STRABAG UK 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:
- Possible 2455 (Construction project managers and related professionals) · 27% match
- Possible 2127 (Engineering project managers and project engineers) · 26% match
- Possible 2481 (Quality control and planning engineers) · 23% 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 | £35,400 | £39,900 | £44,300 |
2127 Engineering project managers and project engineers Also possible | £36,300 | £41,500 | £46,700 | £51,900 |
2481 Quality control and planning engineers Also possible | £33,400 | £33,400 | £37,500 | £41,700 |
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
About STRABAG UK:
At STRABAG UK, we are shaping the infrastructure that supports communities, businesses and the UK's transition to a more sustainable future. As part of one of Europe's leading construction and infrastructure groups, we deliver complex, high-value projects across transportation, civil engineering, energy and infrastructure.
Our newly established Power team sits within the Infrastructure Division and has been created to support the continued growth of STRABAG UK in the energy sector. Working on major power transmission, substation and National Grid infrastructure projects across the UK, our team plays a vital role in delivering resilient, low-carbon energy networks that will support generations to come.
Guided by STRABAG's People. Planet. Progress. 2030 strategy, we are committed to developing talented people, delivering sustainable infrastructure and driving innovation through engineering excellence.
Requirements:
- Review the Employer’s Requirements, Contract Data and Works Information and associated information and highlight any deficiencies/omissions noted.
- Responsibility for the Planning function, including the management of the Planning team, on the project(s) assigned.
- Manage the production of adequate and timely contract planning information to the project management team and client.
- Provide programme schedules as aids to controlling the project.
- Collate information on the progress and status of the project to ensure the accurate updating of the programme.
- Lead the assessment of programme risks and programme risk analysis, including development and implementation of mitigation measures.
- Review and ensure the quality and accuracy of reports, narratives and programmes to be submitted.
- Management and coordination of the programme to ensure interfaces of partners, supply chain and third parties are known, analysed, understood and appropriately linked.
Skills & Qualifications:
Required:
- CSEF Mandatory Skills
- Membership of Professional Institution
- Degree/HND/HNC in Construction / Engineering or appropriate professional qualification.
- Advanced competence in appropriate Planning software.
- Broad experience within the appropriate construction environment.
- Senior experience of working with a wide range of planning techniques in both tendering and contract delivery.
- An advanced understanding of the commercial and contractual processes within the planning function.
- Previous experience with implementing and utilising 4D planning.
- Advanced knowledge of Safety, Environment and Risk Management.
- Significant experience and advanced working knowledge of the contracts the business operates within.
Desirable:
- Leadership training
- Experience in the use of TILOS software.
- Experience in project management.
- Experience of managing QSRA
What You Stand To Gain:
- Opportunity to work and have a lasting impact on landmark UK infrastructure projects.
- Collaborative and innovative working environment.
- Professional development and career progression.
- Competitive salary and benefits package including private health cover, 9% pension, professional membership and 25 days holiday
- We stand for respect, partnership, and sustainability, creating a work environment that promotes safety, health, and development. Our committed and healthy employees are our most valuable asset – the foundation for sustainable growth and innovation. With our "People. Planet. Progress." strategy and the motto WORK ON PROGRESS, we drive change forward – with the goal of climate neutrality by 2040.
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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. STRABAG UK 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.