Senior Design 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 may qualify for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2127 is an eligible occupation, but we are only 52% sure that is the right code. People Group 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 2127 (Engineering project managers and project engineers) · 52% match
- Possible 2455 (Construction project managers and related professionals) · 31% match
- Possible 2129 (Engineering professionals not elsewhere classified) · 9% 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 |
2129 Engineering professionals not elsewhere classified Also possible | £33,400 | £36,900 | £41,500 | £46,100 |
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
Job Title: Senior Design Manager
Location: London
The Opportunity
An established and rapidly expanding data centre developer is seeking an experienced Senior Design Manager to support the delivery of large-scale, hyperscale data centre developments.
This is an opportunity to join a growing organisation at the forefront of digital infrastructure, playing a key role in managing design development from early-stage concept through to construction and project completion.
The successful candidate will work closely with internal project delivery teams, external consultants, contractors and specialist suppliers to ensure designs are coordinated, technically robust, commercially aligned and delivered in accordance with programme requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the design process across all project stages, from concept and detailed design through to construction and handover.
- Coordinate multidisciplinary design packages across architectural, civil, structural, mechanical, electrical and public health disciplines.
- Manage external design consultants, engineering teams and specialist subcontractors to ensure timely and coordinated design deliverables.
- Establish and maintain design programmes, deliverable schedules, design responsibility matrices and technical review processes.
- Ensure design solutions meet project specifications, applicable codes, statutory requirements and client standards.
- Drive design coordination, identifying and resolving technical clashes, design gaps and interface issues before they impact construction.
- Work closely with project management, construction, procurement and commercial teams to align design development with project milestones, procurement strategies and construction sequencing.
- Review technical submissions, drawings, specifications, design calculations and value engineering proposals.
Candidate Requirements
- Proven experience in a Design Manager or equivalent design leadership role within large-scale construction or infrastructure projects.
- Experience delivering data centre, mission-critical, pharmaceutical, semiconductor or other technically complex developments.
- Strong understanding of multidisciplinary design coordination across CSA and MEP packages.
- Demonstrable experience managing external consultants, design teams and specialist contractors.
- Knowledge of design management processes, technical compliance, design risk management and construction interfaces.
- Experience managing design programmes, deliverables, technical reviews and change control.
- Strong understanding of buildability, procurement interfaces, value engineering and programme-driven design delivery.
- Ability to work collaboratively with project delivery, engineering, construction and commercial stakeholders.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management and problem-solving skills.
- Relevant degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management or a related discipline is preferred.
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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. People 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 2127 going rate of £51,900. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.