Senior Project Manager - Complex Buildings
Added 24 Sept · still live
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 (62% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £44,300, and Arup 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 2127 (Engineering project managers and project engineers). We read the code off the advert, so it is our best guess, not the employer's.
Your salary route
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 |
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
Joining Arup
Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 80 years, guiding how we shape a better world.
Watch this short clip to discover Arup’s programme and project management expertise and how you can be a part of it!
The Opportunity
We have an opportunity for an established Senior Project Manager to join the team in Cardiff on a hybrid basis! As a Senior Project Manager, you will support the delivery of complex building projects and programmes for major clientsin the Property, Industry & Technology sectors. You will bring strong project management capability across the full project lifecycle, from early definition and approvals through design, procurement, construction,commissioningand handover, helping clients achieve successful outcomes.
This role will suit someone with a background in delivery roles on major building projects,programmesor frameworks and may be newly (or close to) chartered by a relevant Institute or Association. You will combine strong delivery discipline with commercial awareness, clearcommunicationand a collaborative approach. Experience of design management, construction procurement, contract administration and working closely with clients and stakeholders would be an advantage.
At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective – in which we encourage individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect, share and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas. You will have the opportunity do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve.
Is this role right for you?
We are seeking an individual with experience in delivery management roles on medium to large,complexor high-risk building projects,programmesor frameworks. Someone who is familiar with working across different stages in the project lifecycle, from definition and approvals through design, procurement, construction,commissioningand handover.
You Will Have The Following Skills And Qualifications
Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 80 years, guiding how we shape a better world.
Watch this short clip to discover Arup’s programme and project management expertise and how you can be a part of it!
The Opportunity
We have an opportunity for an established Senior Project Manager to join the team in Cardiff on a hybrid basis! As a Senior Project Manager, you will support the delivery of complex building projects and programmes for major clientsin the Property, Industry & Technology sectors. You will bring strong project management capability across the full project lifecycle, from early definition and approvals through design, procurement, construction,commissioningand handover, helping clients achieve successful outcomes.
This role will suit someone with a background in delivery roles on major building projects,programmesor frameworks and may be newly (or close to) chartered by a relevant Institute or Association. You will combine strong delivery discipline with commercial awareness, clearcommunicationand a collaborative approach. Experience of design management, construction procurement, contract administration and working closely with clients and stakeholders would be an advantage.
At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective – in which we encourage individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect, share and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas. You will have the opportunity do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve.
Is this role right for you?
We are seeking an individual with experience in delivery management roles on medium to large,complexor high-risk building projects,programmesor frameworks. Someone who is familiar with working across different stages in the project lifecycle, from definition and approvals through design, procurement, construction,commissioningand handover.
You Will Have The Following Skills And Qualifications
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- BSc in related discipline and chartered or working towards chartership.
- A background in coordinating multidisciplinary teams and integrating cost, schedule, procurement, health and safety, reporting,qualityand planning. This includes supporting the development of project briefs, delivery strategies, and business case development,governanceand gateway approvals.
- Contract administration (NEC4 Project Manager / JCT Employer’s Agent) and contractor coordination using established processes and standard forms of contract.
- Comfortable building strong client and stakeholder relationships within complex organisational environments. Including leading project meetings and managing internal and external communications with confidence.
- Managing project schedules, risks and opportunities, and reporting clearly to clients,stakeholdersand project boards.
What We Offer You
At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together.
Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.
We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts.
We also provide Private medical insurance, Life assurance, Accident insurance and Income protection cover. In addition, you’ll have access to flexible benefitsto help you look after all aspects of your wellbeing and give you the freedom and flexibility to find the best solutions for you, your family, and your individual needs.
Different People, Shared Values
Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence.
Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup.
We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. Please contact Rachel Connolly at [email protected] to let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your application or interview process, and/or to perform the essential functions of the role. We will do everything we can to support you.
Our Application Process
To understand what to expect next, please visit https://www.arup.com/careers/recruitment-process/
Stay safe online – Arup will never ask for your bank details as part of our recruitment process.
Recruitment Agencies
We have a Preferred Supplier List of trusted partners to assist us when required and do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on the list.
Closing Date: 25 th of September 2026
We may close the role earlier than the advertised date should we receive a large number of applications, so please ensure you apply early.
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Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup.
We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. Please contact Rachel Connolly at [email protected] to let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your application or interview process, and/or to perform the essential functions of the role. We will do everything we can to support you.
Our Application Process
To understand what to expect next, please visit https://www.arup.com/careers/recruitment-process/
Stay safe online – Arup will never ask for your bank details as part of our recruitment process.
Recruitment Agencies
We have a Preferred Supplier List of trusted partners to assist us when required and do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on the list.
Closing Date: 25 th of September 2026
We may close the role earlier than the advertised date should we receive a large number of applications, so please ensure you apply early.
#PROG_PROJ_UKIMEA
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Where this offer sits in the market
Construction project managers and related professionals (SOC 2455) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~36k in sampleSOC 2455
- 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. Arup 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.