Construction project managers and related professionals SOC 2455
Construction project managers and related professionals (SOC 2455) qualifies for UK Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Your employer must pay at least the going rate of £44,300 per year. Scroll down for salary benchmarks, the visa rules, and live jobs from licensed sponsors.
What does a construction project managers and related professional do?
Construction project managers and related professionals manage and oversee major construction and civil engineering projects and major building contracts for quality of work, safety, timeliness and completion within budget, forecast travel patterns and develop strategies for managing the impact of traffic-related demand.
Typical tasks
- draws up budgets and timescales for new construction projects based on clients’ requirements
- briefs project team, contractors and suppliers
- assembles information for invoicing at the end of projects
- plans work schedules for construction projects based on prior discussion with architects, Chartered architectural technologists, surveyors etc.
- hires and may supervise site staff, establishes temporary site offices, takes delivery of materials
- regularly inspects and monitors progress and quality of work, ensures legal requirements are met
- identifies defects in work and proposes corrections
- records, monitors and reports progress
- forecasts the impact on traffic and transport of new developments (e.g. shopping centre)
- assesses schemes to manage traffic such as congestion charging and parking controls
- examines accident ‘blackspots’ to improve road safety
- writes reports for funding bids and planning authorities and acts as expert witness
Typical entry routes and qualifications
Entrants normally possess a degree in a relevant subject or equivalent qualification and/or substantial work experience at an appropriate level. Further Continuing Professional Development is available in some areas.
Visa sponsorship requirements
UK market salary · ASHE 2025
What construction project managers and related professionals earn in the UK
UK market basic pay at a glance
How visa salary requirements compare to what employers pay.
Most construction project managers and related professionals in the UK earn between £37,596 and £57,720 in basic pay. For Skilled Worker visa holders, the minimum salary (going rate) for this role is £44,300 (SOC 2455), sitting at the 46th percentile of what UK employers pay and £1,096 below the median.
All figures are before tax. Calculate your take-home pay.
How to get sponsored as a construction project managers and related professional
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Find a licensed sponsor on Hunt UK Visa Sponsors
Browse our register of UK companies with an active sponsor licence. Filter by industry, size, sponsor rating, and whether they're currently hiring construction project managers and related professionals, so you only apply where a visa is actually on the table.
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Confirm the salary meets the £44,300 going rate
Your employer must pay whichever is higher: the going rate for SOC 2455 (£44,300) or the general Skilled Worker threshold of £41,700 per year.
New entrants and ISL roles may qualify for a lower rate. See the New entrant & discount rates section below.
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Receive a Certificate of Sponsorship
Your sponsor issues a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS), a reference number the Home Office uses to check the job offer, salary, and duties line up with an eligible SOC code.
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Apply for a Skilled Worker visa at gov.uk
Submit the Skilled Worker visa application online within 3 months of your CoS assignment date. You'll also book a biometric appointment and pay the immigration health surcharge.
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Move to the UK and start work
Travel to the UK before your CoS start date and begin working for the sponsor named on the certificate.
New entrant & discount rates
If you're under 26, switching from a Student visa, or a recent UK graduate, your employer can pay the new entrant rate of £36,600 (70% of the going rate) for up to four years.
Roles under SOC 2455
Recent jobs under SOC 2455
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Related occupations
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Frequently asked questions
Can construction project managers and related professionals get a UK Skilled Worker visa?
Yes. Construction project managers and related professionals roles fall under SOC 2455 (Higher Skilled), so they qualify for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Your employer will need a sponsor licence and must pay at least the going rate for this occupation.
What salary do construction project managers and related professionals need for visa sponsorship?
The going rate for Construction project managers and related professionals (SOC 2455) is £44,300 (£22.72 per hour). Occupation rate applies. Your employer must pay whichever is higher: this going rate or the general Skilled Worker threshold of £41,700 per year.
What job titles are covered by SOC 2455?
SOC 2455 covers a range of construction project managers and related professionals roles, including: Construction project and contract managers, Transport planners, Construction project managers and related professionals not elsewhere classified.. Keep in mind that the Home Office matches jobs by duties rather than title alone. Two roles with the same title can fall under different SOC codes depending on the actual work involved.
Is there a lower salary for new graduates entering construction project managers and related professionals roles?
Yes. If you're under 26, a recent graduate, or switching from a Student visa, you count as a "new entrant" and your employer only needs to pay 70% of the going rate (with an absolute floor of £33,400/year — the new-entrant minimum cannot go below that). For Construction project managers and related professionals, that works out to £36,600. The discount lasts up to four years.
Where can I find construction project managers and related professionals jobs with UK visa sponsorship?
We list Construction project managers and related professionals roles from companies with a Home Office sponsor licence. Scroll down to see what's currently open, or search our full jobs database for more visa-sponsored positions across the UK.
This information is provided as guidance only and should not be treated as legal advice. Eligibility criteria and salary thresholds are based on the latest published government data. Always verify with the official UK government guidance or seek professional immigration advice.