Subcontracts Supervisor
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Sponsorship likelihood
This employer has issued visas recently. Ineligible if it's SOC 3551
Not disclosed
Salary
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£56,500
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role may qualify for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2440 is an eligible occupation, but we are only 41% sure that is the right code. Metlen 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 2440 (Business and financial project management professionals) · 41% match
- Ineligible 3551 (Buyers and procurement officers) · 23% match
- Likely 2455 (Construction project managers and related professionals) · 22% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2440 Business and financial project management professionals Most likely code | £39,500 | £45,200 | £50,800 | £56,500 |
3551 Buyers and procurement officers Also possible | £33,400 | £41,700 | £41,700 | £41,700 |
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
At METLEN Energy & Metals, we are catalysts for a sustainable future, positioned at the forefront of the energy transition while being a reference point for competitive green metallurgy at both the European and global levels. We are a global industrial and energy company operating across two highly interconnected and complementary sectors: Energy and Metals. With a consolidated turnover of €5,683 million and an EBITDA of €1,080 million, along with a workforce of over 7,627 dedicated individuals, we drive success through cutting-edge technology and diverse talent.
We are committed to embracing new state-of-the-art technologies and advancements, propelling us towards a cleaner, brighter tomorrow. Our positive footprint extends across five continents, creating a lasting impact. At METLEN, we foster a culture of resilience, challenge, respect, excellence, and change, empowering our diverse workforce to achieve remarkable outcomes.
We are currently looking for a Subcontracts Supervisor to join our EGL1 Contracts & Commercial department as part of the Thermal Power & HVDC division of Metlen Energy & Metals, based in Torness, Scotland.
Your role will encompass:
- The role involves drafting, negotiating, and administering contracts to ensure compliance, mitigate risks, and maximize commercial benefits throughout the project lifecycle.
- Managing schedule performance, progress and progress measurement from a Quantitative and Qualitive view.
- Ability to manage multiple and multidiscipline contracts and work with site teams to control interfaces.
- In cooperation with legal team, ensure contracts comply with legal and regulatory requirements in the energy sector.
- Support Senior Project Leadership team on managing contract execution, amendments, and close-out processes.
What you bring to the role:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Law, Quantity Surveying, Business Administration, or a related field (Master’s degree is considered an asset).
- Minimum 5–10 years of experience in contracts management within EPC / construction / energy / infrastructure projects, with a strong focus on subcontractor (downstream) contracts.
- Proven experience in drafting, negotiating, and administering subcontracts, including handling variations, claims, and dispute resolution.
- Solid understanding of contractual frameworks (e.g. NEC, FIDIC or equivalent) and commercial terms in large-scale projects.
- Demonstrated ability to manage the full subcontract lifecycle, from tendering and award through to close-out.
- Strong knowledge of commercial risk management, cost control principles, and contractual entitlements.
- Experience working in multinational, cross-functional project environments, collaborating with Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and Legal teams.
- Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to operate in fast-paced, site-based environments with multiple subcontractors and tight deadlines.
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Where this offer sits in the market
Business and financial project management professionals (SOC 2440) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~314k in sample- Middle half £45,968–76,128
- Median £58,812
- Going rate £56,500
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £39,500–50,800
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Not necessarily. Metlen 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 2440 going rate of £56,500. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.