Engineering Surveyor
Possible
Sponsorship likelihood
This job is eligible only on a shortage list
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£41,700
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 3114 (85% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £41,700, and VGC Group is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
This could also be SOC 2454 (Chartered surveyors, Chartered surveyor if the role is professional surveying rather than technical support) or SOC 2129 (Engineering professionals not elsewhere classified, Engineering professional if degree-level engineering duties dominate). We read the code off the advert, so it is our best guess, not the employer's.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3114 Building and civil engineering technicians Most likely code | £33,400 | £33,400 | £37,500 | £41,700 |
2454 Chartered surveyors Also possible | £33,400 | £35,000 | £39,400 | £43,800 |
2129 Engineering professionals not elsewhere classified Also possible | £33,400 | £36,900 | £41,500 | £46,100 |
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
Engineering Surveyor
Location – Plymouth
My client is looking for an engineering surveyor to work on a live MOD site.
Key Tasks
- Check and maintain survey control networks.
- Assurance surveys for construction of RC structures; through pre-pour, post-pour checks.
- As-built surveys, through laser scanning and modelling of point clouds.
- Ensure survey data is collected and recorded accurately, following project QA/QC standards. Operating survey equipment to the highest of precision within a civils environment.
- Support engineers with setting out activities to ensure consistent approaches to surveying and engineering.
- Support the preparation of survey reports, drawings, and data outputs for engineering and construction teams.
- Coordinate with site engineers, supervisors, and subcontractors to ensure alignment between construction programme and survey operations.
- Support machine control application for excavation, demolition and drilling operations. Check design and create models for machine control.
- Provide check reports and as-builts, through laser scanning and modelling of point clouds.
- Assist with the implementation of quality control procedures, particularly in accordance with QC1 requirements; maintaining the highest standards of traceability, tolerances, reporting.
- Manage and archive survey files and records to support project compliance and audits, using the Projects Document Management system.
- Attend daily briefings and provide updates on survey progress and issues.
- Ensure all surveying works are carried out in accordance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
- Support other surveying work packages as required.
Requirements
- Degree, diploma, or relevant qualification in Civil Engineering, Surveying, or Construction.
- Site based role.
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with VGC Group, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
Building and civil engineering technicians (SOC 3114) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~11k in sample- Median £36,088
- Going rate £41,700
- Threshold £41,700
ONS publishes no quartiles for this occupation, so the shaded band is a rough guide.
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. VGC Group 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 3114 going rate of £41,700. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.