Senior Construction Manager
Likely
Sponsorship likelihood
This employer has issued visas recently
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Salary
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£44,300
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2455 (86% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £44,300, and DIGITAL REALTY (UK) LIMITED 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 1122 (Production managers and directors in construction) or SOC 2127 (Engineering project managers and project engineers). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2455 Construction project managers and related professionals Most likely code | £33,400 | £35,400 | £39,900 | £44,300 |
1122 Production managers and directors in construction Also possible | £37,400 | £42,700 | £48,100 | £53,400 |
2127 Engineering project managers and project engineers Also possible | £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
Your Role
As a Senior Construction Manager at Digital Realty, you will play a key role in overseeing the planning, coordination, and delivery of data center construction projects—from new builds to fit-outs and upgrades. You will be responsible for ensuring projects are successfully delivered on time and within budget, while maintaining the highest standards of quality, safety, and customer satisfaction.
The ideal candidate will bring a strong understanding of data center construction principles and best practices, along with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
This position will also contribute to continuously improving the design, scope definition, and execution of our construction programs. The role is site-based, ensuring strong project governance and clear roles/responsibilities across any consultant support.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage multiple data center construction projects and supporting infrastructure projects end-to-end (design, tendering, construction, commissioning/hand-over, etc.)
- Oversee and monitor on-site works and progress
- Communicate effectively with all internal and external stakeholders
- Lead and manage project teams
- Manage contracts and procurement processes
- Act as the owner of quality, schedule, cost, HSE (Health, Safety & Environment), and overall project delivery
- Manage and supervise contractors and service providers, providing guidance and support
- Identify cost-saving opportunities and proactively flag project savings/overruns to protect target values and ensure predictable capacity delivery to the business
- Promote and role-model a culture of continuous improvement, partnership, and teamwork through behaviors and communications
Skills & Experience That Will Make the Difference
- Strong experience in construction project management, preferably in data centers or a similar mission-critical environment
- Strong experience with project management methodologies, including multi-project environments
- Proven experience in continuous process improvement, including defining and managing metrics and related KPIs
- Experience working in an international environment
- Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and decision-making skills
- Fluent English (spoken and written)
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with DIGITAL REALTY (UK) LIMITED, 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. DIGITAL REALTY (UK) LIMITED 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.