Hiring and Sponsoring Construction project managers and related professionals (SOC Code 2455)

Construction Project Managers and Related Professionals - SOC Code 2455

• Role Overview: Construction Project Managers are key contributors to the construction industry, responsible for overseeing and managing construction projects from inception to completion.
• Core Responsibilities:
• • Budgeting and Scheduling: Draws up budgets and timescales based on clients' requirements.
  • Team Coordination: Briefs the project team, contractors, and suppliers to ensure all parties are aligned.
  • Invoicing: Assembles information for invoicing at the end of projects, contributing to financial management.
  • Work Planning: Plans work schedules by collaborating with architects, Chartered architectural technologists, surveyors, and other relevant professionals.
  • Staff Management: Hires and may supervise site staff while establishing temporary site offices and managing the delivery of materials.
  • Quality Control: Regularly inspects and monitors the progress and quality of work, ensuring compliance with legal requirements.
  • Defect Management: Identifies defects in work and proposes corrections to maintain project integrity.
  • Progress Reporting: Records, monitors, and reports on project progress to stakeholders.
  • Traffic Assessment: Forecasts the impact on traffic and transport caused by new developments and advises on traffic management schemes.
  • Safety Improvements: Examines accident ‘blackspots’ to enhance road safety and proposes improvements.
  • Expert Contributions: Writes reports for funding bids and planning authorities, and acts as an expert witness when required.
• Industry Insights: With the growing complexity of construction projects and increasing demand for skilled professionals, the need for talented Construction Project Managers is pivotal. This guide supports HR professionals in understanding the essentials of hiring and sponsoring qualified experts under the UK’s immigration system.

What is SOC Code 3411 for Construction project managers and related professionals?

SOC Code 2455 refers to construction project managers and related professionals who oversee construction projects from inception to completion. Their responsibilities can include:

• Budgeting and scheduling: Drawing up budgets and timescales based on clients’ requirements.
• Team coordination: Briefing project teams, contractors, and suppliers to ensure alignment on project goals.
• Invoicing management: Assembling information for invoicing at the end of projects.
• Work planning: Planning work schedules in collaboration with architects, chartered architectural technologists, and surveyors.
• Site supervision: Hiring and supervising site staff, establishing temporary site offices, and managing the delivery of materials.
• Progress monitoring: Regularly inspecting and monitoring the progress and quality of work, ensuring compliance with legal requirements.
• Defect identification: Identifying defects in work and proposing necessary corrections.
• Progress reporting: Recording, monitoring, and reporting project progress to stakeholders.
• Traffic assessment: Forecasting the impact of new developments on traffic and transport systems (e.g., shopping centers).
• Road safety evaluation: Assessing schemes to manage traffic, such as congestion charging and parking controls, as well as examining accident 'blackspots' to improve road safety.
• Expert reporting: Writing reports for funding bids and planning authorities, and acting as an expert witness as needed.

Construction project managers play a vital role in ensuring that projects are completed efficiently, within budget, and to a high standard, contributing significantly to the built environment and community infrastructure.

Eligibility to Hire Construction project managers and related professionals (SOC Code 3411)

1. Job Requirements

Construction Project Managers seeking to excel in their role must demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of construction processes and project management principles, as well as meet certain qualifications or experience criteria. These may include:

• Experience in Project Management: Proven experience in managing construction projects from inception to completion, adhering to budgets and timelines.
• Education: A degree in construction management, civil engineering, architecture, or a related field is highly desirable.
• Budgeting and Financial Acumen: Ability to draw up and manage budgets effectively, ensuring accurate invoicing and financial reporting at project completion.
• Team Coordination: Strong skills in briefing and coordinating project teams, contractors, and suppliers to ensure alignment and efficiency.
• Planning and Scheduling: Experience in planning work schedules and resource allocation in collaboration with architects, surveyors, and other professionals.
• Quality Assurance: Capability to regularly inspect and monitor construction progress and quality, ensuring compliance with legal and safety regulations.
• Problem Solving: Proficiency in identifying defects or issues in work and proposing corrective measures to ensure project standards are met.
• Traffic and Safety Assessment: Expertise in forecasting the impact of construction on local transport and traffic, alongside an ability to assess and improve road safety in existing infrastructures.
• Report Writing: Strong written communication skills to prepare reports for funding submissions, planning authorities, and to provide expert testimony when required.

Ensure the job description aligns with SOC Code 2455 and that the candidate's experience and qualifications meet the expectations set forth for the role.

1. Salary Thresholds
2. Use the Minimum Salary Calculator to ensure your salary offer meets immigration requirements.

Sponsoring Construction project managers and related professionals: A Step-by-Step Guide for HR Professionals

Once you’ve confirmed that the role and candidate meet the eligibility requirements, follow this step-by-step guide to sponsoring Construction project managers and related  professionals under SOC Code 2455.

Step 1: Obtain a Sponsor Licence

Before hiring non-UK Construction project managers and related  professionals, your company or institution must obtain a sponsor licence. This licence enables you to legally sponsor overseas Construction project managers and related  professionals under the Skilled Worker Visa program.

• Sponsor Licence Application: Submit documentation proving that your business is legitimate and has a genuine vacancy. Visit the sponsor licence application guide for more information. 
• Sponsor Licence Fees: Small businesses typically pay £574, while larger institutions pay £1,579. For more information, visit the sponsor licence fees guide. 
• Processing Time: Applications typically take up to 8 weeks, but using the Sponsor Licence Priority Service can reduce the processing time to 10 working days.

Once your sponsor licence is approved, you will receive a sponsor licence number, which allows you to assign Certificates of Sponsorship (CoS).

Step 2: Assign a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS)

Once you have your sponsor licence, the next step is to assign a CoS to the Construction project managers and related  professionals. This document provides key details about the job and the individual being sponsored.

• Defined vs Undefined CoS: Use a Defined CoS for Construction project managers and related professionals applying from outside the UK, and an Undefined CoS for those already in the UK. Learn more in the Defined & Undefined Certificates of Sponsorship guide. 
• Required Documents: Provide details such as the Construction project managers and related professionals’s portfolio, passport and job offer. Refer to Documents Required for Certificate of Sponsorship for a full list of necessary documents.

Step 3: Apply for the Skilled Worker Visa

Once the CoS is issued, the Construction project managers and related  professionals can apply for the Skilled Worker Visa.

• Visa Fees: Fees vary depending on the role and visa length—use the visa fees calculator to estimate the costs. 
• Immigration Skills Charge: Employers are required to pay this charge as part of sponsoring non-UK workers. This is separate from visa fees.

Conducting a Right to Work Check for Construction project managers and related professionals

Before the Construction project managers and related  professionals begins working, you must conduct a right to work check to ensure they are legally allowed to work in the UK.

• Manual Right to Work Check: Verify original documents such as the Construction project managers and related professionals’s passport and visa. 
• Online Right to Work Check: If the Construction project managers and related professionals holds an eVisa, you can use the UK government’s online system to verify their right-to-work status.

For more details on how to perform these checks, see the right to work check guide.

Post-Hiring Responsibilities and Compliance

1. Record-Keeping and Reporting  
2. • Record-Keeping: Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of the Construction project managers and related professionals’s employment details, salary and contact information. 
   • Reporting Changes: Report any significant changes to the Construction project managers and related professionals’s role—such as promotions or salary increases—via the Sponsor Management System (SMS).
3. Sponsor Licence Duties and Compliance
4. Failure to comply with your sponsor licence duties can result in penalties or sponsor licence revocation, impacting your ability to sponsor future Construction project managers and related  professionalss.

How Borderless Can Help with Sponsoring Construction project managers and related professionals

Sponsoring Construction project managers and related  professionals under SOC Code 2455 can be a complex process, but Borderless can simplify it for you. We offer comprehensive support to help you manage the entire sponsorship process.

End-to-End Sponsorship Support

At Borderless, we assist with:

• Sponsor Licence Application: Guiding you through the application process and ensuring all required documents are submitted correctly. 
• Certificate of Sponsorship Assignment: Streamlining the CoS process to make hiring easier. 
• Compliance Management: Helping you stay compliant with immigration laws to avoid penalties.

If you need assistance with hiring or sponsoring Construction project managers and related  professionals, get in touch for personalised support.

Conclusion

Hiring and sponsoring Construction project managers and related  professionals under SOC Code 2455 can be a rewarding way to enrich the cultural landscape of your organisation. By following the steps outlined in this guide, you can successfully navigate the sponsorship process while ensuring compliance with UK immigration laws.

For further guidance, Borderless is ready to assist you with all your sponsorship needs. Contact us for expert advice.