Senior Design Manager (mechanical)
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Salary
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£46,800
Going rate
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This role may qualify for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2122 is an eligible occupation, but we are only 55% sure that is the right code. Skanska 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:
- Likely 2122 (Mechanical engineers) · 55% match
- Likely 2127 (Engineering project managers and project engineers) · 36% match
- Likely 2455 (Construction project managers and related professionals) · 5% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2122 Mechanical engineers Most likely code | £33,400 | £37,400 | £42,100 | £46,800 |
2127 Engineering project managers and project engineers Also possible | £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
You will be working in the Building Services OU based in Watford (Leavesden) in where we are responsible for bringing Skanska’s purpose to build for a better society to life—creating healthy workplaces, comfortable homes and efficient facilities that improve people’s lives. Through collaboration and innovation, we deliver high-quality solutions that make a lasting, positive impact for people and communities.
We are currently looking for a Senior Design Manager who will effectively and professionally lead day to day Design Management of mechanical systems.
As The Senior Design Manager, You Will
- Lead Mechanical Design Management for our MEP and FM Capital Works projects.
- Ensure Principal Contractor and Principal Designer commitments under the Building Safety Act are met across our MEP construction and Facility Management Capital Works projects.
- Act as building services Authorised Design Manager as required by BU governance. This includes determining the Design Responsibilities (BSRIA BG6) and Project Team responsibilities (RACI).
- Support tender applications and PCSA periods. Act as a focal point to disseminate lessons learned from other projects and encourage standardisation of approaches. Ensure all Skanska minimum standards are met at the design stages.
- Support our Temporary Works Designated Individual across our Facility Management Capital Works projects.
- Add value to the design process by challenging solutions, methods and techniques where appropriate to improve build ability and reduce whole life costs.
- Expert understanding and experience of Design Management.
- Expert understanding and experience mechanical building services design.
- 24/7 digital GP service for you and your family
- Financial wellbeing and employee assistance
- Professional development
- Enhanced family benefits (including maternity, paternity,dependants and parental bereavement leave)
We thrive through embracing differences as we know that diversity opens a rich potential for new ways of thinking, helping us to build successful and high-performing teams. We call it The Skanska Way.
Flexible working
Where possible, we offer a range of flexible working options, and we would be happy to discuss this at the application stage if this is something you’d like to explore.
Reasonable adjustments
We want you to feel confident and supported throughout every stage of our recruitment process. If you need any adjustments to help you
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Where this offer sits in the market
Mechanical engineers (SOC 2122) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~66k in sample- Middle half £38,896–59,800
- Median £48,516
- Going rate £46,800
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £33,400–42,100
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Skanska 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 2122 going rate of £46,800. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.