Team Lead – Technical Due Diligence
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Salary
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£51,900
Going rate
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This role may qualify for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2127 is an eligible occupation, but we are only 42% sure that is the right code. Cumming Group UK & Europe 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 2127 (Engineering project managers and project engineers) · 42% match
- Likely 2455 (Construction project managers and related professionals) · 43% match
- Likely 2431 (Management consultants and business analysts) · 6% 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 |
2431 Management consultants and business analysts Also possible | £35,100 | £40,200 | £45,200 | £50,200 |
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
The Cumming Group is a global leader in project and cost management, specialising in complex construction and development projects. With over 3,000 employees across more than 60 locations worldwide, the company has an impressive track record across a range of industries, including healthcare, education, hospitality, and commercial real estate. The Cumming Group has successfully delivered projects in over 100 countries and brings in-depth expertise in project management, cost estimation, scheduling, and strategic planning.
Essential duties & responsibilities
- Lead the delivery of Technical Due Diligence (TDD) and related building consultancy services for investors, lenders, developers, and corporate occupiers, ensuring high-quality outcomes and client satisfaction.
- Develop and grow key client relationships, identifying opportunities to expand services and generate new business.
- Drive business development through networking, market engagement, cross-sector collaboration, and the preparation of proposals and fee submissions.
- Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team, fostering a culture of collaboration, technical excellence, and accountability.
- Manage team resources, workload planning, and project delivery to ensure deadlines, quality standards, and commercial objectives are achieved.
- Oversee project financial performance, including budgeting, invoicing, fee recovery, and scope management.
- Provide strategic and operational updates to senior leadership and contribute to the ongoing growth and development of the TDD practice.
- Promote innovation, best practice, and compliance with company policies, professional standards, quality requirements, and health and safety procedures.
Key attributes
- High levels of integrity, professionalism, and sound commercial judgement.
- Energetic, self-motivated, and growth-oriented, with a strong client focus.
Preferred education and experience
- Degree in Building Surveying, Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or a related discipline.
- Professional qualification such as MRICS, MCIOB, CEng, or equivalent.
- Significant experience delivering Technical Due Diligence, Vendor Due Diligence, or Building Consultancy services within the commercial real estate sector.
- Previous team leadership or people management experience, with responsibility for developing and managing technical professionals.
- Strong understanding of building systems, technical risk assessment, lifecycle costing, and capital expenditure planning.
- Experience managing multidisciplinary teams and delivering projects across a range of commercial real estate asset classes.
- Demonstrated success in business development, client relationship management, and achieving commercial growth targets.
- Experience working on cross-border transactions and within international, multidisciplinary environments is desirable.
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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. Cumming Group UK & Europe 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.