Junior Surveyor
Possible
Sponsorship likelihood
This job is eligible only on a shortage list
£216 – £306 / hour
Salary
As advertised by the employer
£41,700
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 3114 (80% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £41,700, and Mactech Energy 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) or SOC 2121 (Civil engineers). 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 Clears | £33,400 Clears | £37,500 Clears | £41,700 Clears |
2454 Chartered surveyors Also possible | £33,400 Clears | £35,000 Clears | £39,400 Clears | £43,800 Clears |
2121 Civil engineers Also possible | £35,200 Clears | £40,300 Clears | £45,300 Clears | £50,400 Clears |
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. A mark is for the top of the advertised pay. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
Job Title: Junior Surveyor
Location: Hinkley Point C,Somerset
Pay: PAYE £215.86 or Umbrella £305.54
Job ID:2095
Job Purpose / Overview
The Junior Surveyor is primarily responsible for assisting the Surveyor in survey field work and key activities include:
- Preparation of measurements on site
- Operation of survey instruments
- Processing of raw data
- Preparation of computation to provide results to the Surveyor
Principal Accountabilities
- Take instruction from the Surveyor to support a range of classic survey operations.
- Able to operate survey instruments to support activities on site.
- Perform basic quality checks to ensure that survey work is carried out in accordance with schedule and quality.
- Understand what specifications and documents are applicable to the activities and be aware of them.
- Write the surveillance reports and technical documents to be approved by the Survey Team Manager.
Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications & Experience
Knowledge & Skills
- Ability to work in a project team environment and promote teamwork through effective communication
- Ability to be flexible in their approach, prioritise work and remain resilient and focussed when under pressure
- General profession skills such as accuracy, tenacity, diplomacy and results orientation
- Basic survey technics knowledge:
- Use of instruments (mainly Leica on site) such as Total station, Digital level, Scanner, GPS (rover and static)
- Survey data basic processing and basic quality checking
- Basic knowledge of Survey data processing
Qualifications & Experience
- Previous experience in a large industrial/project environment would be advantageous
- Driving licence would be desirable
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with Mactech Energy 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.
This role's pay (£216 – £306 / hour) isn't directly comparable to the annual national figures above.
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Mactech Energy 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.