Pre-constuction Manager
Likely
Sponsorship likelihood
This employer has issued visas recently
Not disclosed
Salary
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£44,300
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2455 (66% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £44,300, and Wates 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:
- Likely 2455 (Construction project managers and related professionals) · 66% match
- Likely 2440 (Business and financial project management professionals) · 14% match
- Likely 3556 (Sales accounts and business development managers) · 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2455 Construction project managers and related professionals Most likely code | £33,400 | £35,400 | £39,900 | £44,300 |
2440 Business and financial project management professionals Also possible | £39,500 | £45,200 | £50,800 | £56,500 |
3556 Sales accounts and business development managers Also possible | £38,600 | £55,200 | £55,200 | £55,200 |
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
WPS are seeking an experienced Pre-Construction Manager to join our Planned Maintenance team. You'll be responsible for managing a pipeline of projects outside of Elemental Works, leading schemes from initial enquiry through to mobilisation. Working closely with clients and internal teams, you'll ensure opportunities are developed, scoped, priced and handed over successfully for delivery.
Key Points About The Role
- Managing a pipeline of planned maintenance and asset improvement projects.
- Leading projects through pre-construction, bid and mobilisation stages.
- Working closely with operational, commercial and client teams.
- Developing project scopes, programmes and delivery strategies.
- Supporting the continued growth of the business through successful project conversion.
- Managing a portfolio of opportunities from enquiry through to contract award.
- Developing project scopes, methodologies and delivery plans.
- Coordinating commercial, estimating and operational input during bid stages.
- Engaging with clients and stakeholders to understand project requirements.
- Supporting tenders, negotiations and presentations.
- Identifying project risks, opportunities and value-engineering solutions.
- Producing mobilisation plans and ensuring a smooth handover to operational teams.
- Maintaining accurate pipeline reporting and forecasting.
- Experience in a Pre-Construction Manager, Bid Manager, Project Manager or similar role within construction, social housing or property services.
- Strong understanding of planned maintenance, refurbishment and capital works projects.
- Experience managing multiple projects and stakeholders through pre-construction stages.
- Commercial awareness with the ability to review scopes, programmes and project risks.
What We Offer
- Ongoing training and professional development.
- Long-term career investment and progression opportunities.
- Exposure to large-scale social housing and planned maintenance projects.
- Benefits package can be discussed during the recruitment process.
Our Commitments
WPS is proud to be an employer where anyone can thrive, and we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every requirement, as we value transferable skills and assess all applications fairly.
We don't discriminate based on a criminal record; all applications are reviewed on an individual basis against the requirements of the role. Some roles may require additional checks, due to the nature of the work. As a Disability Confident Leader, we offer an interview to applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the role and opt in to the Disability Confident scheme. Reasonable adjustments are available, please contact us at [email protected]
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with Wates Group, so check their own site for the current details.
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. Wates 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 2455 going rate of £44,300. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.