Programme Manager
Possible
Sponsorship likelihood
This employer issued few or no visas recently
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£51,900
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2127 (93% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £51,900, and Vercity is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
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 | £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
Deliver complex programmes. Protect critical assets. Make an impact that matters.
We're looking for an experienced Programme Manager to lead the planning and delivery of a high‑profile annual lifecycle programme within a secure MOD environment. Reporting to the Asset Manager, you'll take full ownership of multiple projects—ensuring they're delivered on time, on budget, and to exacting standards.
What you'll be doing
- Owning end‑to‑end programme delivery across lifecycle projects
- Managing risks, change control, governance and reporting in line with PFI obligations
- Coordinating contractors, consultants and wider project teams
- Leading technical input into variations, costings and impact assessments
- Chairing project boards, progress reviews and stakeholder meetings
- Ensuring compliance across H&S, CDM 2015, sustainability, quality and security
- Supporting long‑term asset and lifecycle planning, including ISO 55001 objectives
- Proven project/programme management experience in complex, high‑security or mission‑critical environments
- Strong technical understanding of M&E systems with no single point of failure
- Confident communicator who can lead teams, challenge constructively and influence outcomes
- Comfortable running multiple workstreams under pressure, with tight governance and reporting
- Defence, healthcare or PFI experience
- Hard FM / estates or lifecycle planning background
- Project or Programme Management qualifications
- Working towards or holding Chartered Engineer status
- Relevant Mechanical or Electrical engineering background (or equivalent experience)
- Eligible for DV & STRAP security clearance
- Flexible approach to working hours when projects demand it
This is a rare opportunity to manage critical infrastructure where delivery, discretion and professionalism truly matter—with real scope to influence best practice across a major portfolio.
Apply now for a confidential conversation.
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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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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Vercity 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.