Site Manager - SPA
Likely
Sponsorship likelihood
This employer has issued visas recently. Possible if it's SOC 5330
Not disclosed
Salary
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£44,300
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role may qualify for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2455 is an eligible occupation, but we are only 40% sure that is the right code. JN Bentley 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 2455 (Construction project managers and related professionals) · 40% match
- Possible 5330 (Construction and building trades supervisors) · 30% match
- Likely 1122 (Production managers and directors in construction) · 25% match
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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 |
5330 Construction and building trades supervisors Also possible | £33,400 | £41,800 | £41,800 | £41,800 |
1122 Production managers and directors in construction Also possible | £37,400 | £42,700 | £48,100 | £53,400 |
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
Locations of the role include:
- Site based at Grafham to Rede section of SPA pipeline
- Site based, Norfolk
What will you be doing as our new Site Manager?
Responsibilities
Our Site Managers will play a key role in the successful delivery of the Strategic Pipeline Alliance, reporting to the Project Delivery Manager they will be responsible for:
- Management and awareness of all aspects of day-to-day site production for the satisfactory completion of specific elements of the project, including resource management, forward planning, and communication with their teams.
- Management of on-site supervisors, engineers, labour and MEICA and Civils subcontractors.
- Contribute to work planning - Utilisation of Production techniques and planning tools to ensure efficient management of onsite production.
- Management of Health, Safety, Environment, and wellbeing on site. Including the preparation, approval, and delivery of RAMS, SSOW, permits, site inductions and briefings and a thorough understanding of safety, environmental and quality management processes, and regulations.
- Management of Risk and Opportunity – Understand the sites Risk and Opportunities and work with the team to pro-actively mitigate risks and realise opportunities.
- Experience in the supervision and coordination of Temporary Works on site, ideally with an internal or external accreditation.
- Ensuring all operations adhere to both legislative and SPA guidelines for health, safety, environmental and quality procedures and are delivered within budget, on schedule and in accordance with the appropriate standards, specifications and regulatory requirements.
- Ecology surveys
- Archaeological investigations & trial trenching
- Ground investigations
- Engineering surveys
- Environmental surveys
- Mobilisation and management of temporary enabling phase works compounds
- Mobilisation and handover of temporary construction phase works compounds
We are looking for engaged and passionate Site Managers who:
- Can demonstrate experience of being part of large-scale infrastructure programmes of work, preferably with experience of working on large diameter pipelines within the water sector.
- Understand the benefits of a production based approach and how this can deliver differently.
- Are excellent communicators who can passionately share SPA’s vision to both their teams and external stakeholders.
- Work collaboratively with the Engineering & Integration team to help deliver the most holistic solutions.
- Has a can-do attitude and enthusiasm to innovate and get the job done.
Here at SPA we are looking for extraordinary people who want to help create a place where everyone can thrive and where people are excited to be part of the team. So, whatever your background and however you identify, please apply if you think this role was made for you.
JN Bentley Benefits can be found in the booklet attached
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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 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. JN Bentley 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.