Engineering professionals not elsewhere classified. SOC 2129
Engineering professionals not elsewhere classified. (SOC 2129) qualifies for UK Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Your employer must pay at least the going rate of £46,100 per year. Scroll down for salary benchmarks, the visa rules, and live jobs from licensed sponsors.
What does an engineering professionals not elsewhere classified. do?
Job holders in this unit group perform a variety of professional engineering functions not elsewhere classified in minor group 212: Engineering professionals.
Typical tasks
- researches into problem areas to advance basic knowledge, evaluate new theories and techniques and to solve specific problems
- establishes principles and techniques to improve the quality, durability and performance of materials such as textiles, glass, rubber, plastics, ceramics, metals and alloys
- designs new systems and equipment with regard to cost, market requirements and feasibility of manufacture
- devises and implements control systems to monitor operational efficiency and performance of system and materials
- prepares sketches, drawings and specifications showing materials to be used, construction and finishing methods and other details
- examines and advises on patent applications
- provides technical consultancy services
Typical entry routes and qualifications
Chartered engineers possess an accredited university degree. After qualifying, periods of appropriate training and experience are required before membership of a chartered engineering institution is attainable. Incorporated engineers possess an accredited university degree, BTEC/SQA award or an apprenticeship leading to an NVQ/SVQ at level 4. All routes are followed by periods of appropriate training and relevant experience.
Visa sponsorship requirements
UK market salary · ASHE 2025
What engineering professionals n.e.c. earn in the UK
Plus ~£2,524 in bonus & commission
UK market basic pay at a glance
How visa salary requirements compare to what employers pay.
Most engineering professionals n.e.c. in the UK earn between £37,856 and £59,488 in basic pay, with experienced professionals in the top 10% earning above £72,800. For Skilled Worker visa holders, the minimum salary (going rate) for this role is £46,100 (SOC 2129), sitting at the 49th percentile of what UK employers pay and £180 below the median.
All figures are before tax. Calculate your take-home pay.
How to get sponsored as an engineering professionals not elsewhere classified.
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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 engineering professionals not elsewhere classified., so you only apply where a visa is actually on the table.
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Confirm the salary meets the £46,100 going rate
Your employer must pay whichever is higher: the going rate for SOC 2129 (£46,100) 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 £37,500 (70% of the going rate) for up to four years.
Roles under SOC 2129
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Frequently asked questions
Can engineering professionals not elsewhere classified. get a UK Skilled Worker visa?
Yes. Engineering professionals not elsewhere classified. roles fall under SOC 2129 (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 engineering professionals not elsewhere classified. need for visa sponsorship?
The going rate for Engineering professionals not elsewhere classified. (SOC 2129) is £46,100 (£23.64 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 2129?
SOC 2129 covers a range of engineering professionals not elsewhere classified. roles, including: Acoustic engineers, Biomedical engineers, Brewers (qualified), Clinical Engineers, Energy engineers, Food technologists, and 9 more. 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 engineering professionals not elsewhere classified. 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 Engineering professionals not elsewhere classified., that works out to £37,500. The discount lasts up to four years.
Where can I find engineering professionals not elsewhere classified. jobs with UK visa sponsorship?
We list Engineering professionals not elsewhere classified. 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.