Senior Design Manager
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Salary
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£51,900
Going rate
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This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2127 (85% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £51,900, and Black & White Engineering 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 2127 (Engineering project managers and project engineers) · 85% match
- Likely 2455 (Construction project managers and related professionals) · 13% 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 | £41,500 | £46,700 | £51,900 |
2455 Construction project managers and related professionals Also possible | £33,400 | £35,400 | £39,900 | £44,300 |
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
This role presents an exciting opportunity to join a rapidly growing consultancy while taking ownership of project design management, stakeholder engagement and multidisciplinary coordination across major international developments.
What's in It For You
Project Leadership – Take ownership of high-profile projects from inception through delivery.
Client Engagement – Become a trusted advisor to leading global clients.
Multidisciplinary Exposure – Work alongside experts across engineering disciplines.
Career Progression – Join a business where growth creates opportunity.
Global Collaboration – Support projects delivered across multiple regions.
Meaningful Impact – Help shape project outcomes and delivery success.
What You'll Be Doing
- Managing project design programmes and deliverables.
- Coordinating multidisciplinary engineering teams.
- Facilitating design workshops and stakeholder meetings.
- Managing project risks and programme challenges.
- Supporting client engagement and project communication.
- Ensuring quality and delivery objectives are achieved.
- Contributing to strategic project planning.
- Experience managing complex design programmes.
- Strong stakeholder and client management skills.
- Engineering, architecture or construction background.
- Excellent organisational and communication abilities.
- Experience working within multidisciplinary project teams.
- Strong leadership and coordination capabilities.
You will be joining a community that focuses on learning and development through regular lunch and learn sessions and investment in accredited professional courses or educational programmes. You can set the pace for your professional development, and whatever path you choose, you will receive relevant support.
Company Overview
Black & White Engineering is a multi-award-winning engineering consultancy with offices across the UK, Europe, the Middle East and Asia Pacific.
We are a leading provider of engineering design services for the data centre sector, delivering expertise across Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP), Civil and Structural, Power Systems, Sustainability, BIM, Design Management and wider specialist infrastructure disciplines.
Our teams support projects across all areas of the construction industry, offering practical, efficient design solutions that prioritise real-world installation, maintenance and operational performance.
As one of the fastest-growing consultancies in our industry, we offer genuine opportunities for progression. Many of our engineers have developed into leadership roles as the business has expanded. Joining Black & White Engineering means making a meaningful impact with clients and colleagues while receiving the recognition you deserve.
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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. Black & White Engineering 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.