Chartered architectural technologists, planning officers and consultants SOC 2452
Chartered architectural technologists, planning officers and consultants (SOC 2452) qualifies for UK Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Your employer must pay at least the going rate of £35,800 per year. Scroll down for salary benchmarks, the visa rules, and live jobs from licensed sponsors.
What does a chartered architectural technologists, planning officers and consultant do?
Chartered architectural technologists, planning officers and consultants direct or undertake the planning of the layout and the co-ordination of plans for the development of urban and rural areas, provide architectural design services, and negotiate and manage the development from conception to completion of construction projects and lead on a variety of technical functions and solutions in the design of buildings and the layout of urban and rural areas.
Typical tasks
- analyses information to establish the nature, extent, growth rate and likely development requirements of the area
- examines and evaluates development proposals, consults statutory bodies and other interested parties to ensure that local interests are catered for and recommends acceptance, modification or rejection drafts and presents graphic and narrative plans affecting the use of public and private land, housing and transport facilities
- develops construction project briefs and design programmes and advises clients on methods project procurement, environmental, regulatory, legal and contractual issues and assesses environmental impact
- monitors compliance with design, statutory, and professional requirements, administers contracts and certification, carries out design stage risk assessments and manages health and safety
- evaluates and advises on refurbishment, recycling and deconstruction of buildings
- prepares designs, building plans and drawings for use by contracts and investigates proposed design with regard to practicality, cost and use
- surveys land uses and prepares report for planning authority and issues development permits as authorised
- liaises with engineers and building contractors regarding technical construction problems and attends site meetings, as the lead consultant or as part of the team.
- provides expert advice on issues related to planning and development, including practical, regulatory, legal and statutory matters
- Chartered architectural technologists specialise in design, underpinned by building science, engineering and technology applied to architecture within projects.
Typical entry routes and qualifications
Entrants possess a variety of qualifications including GCSEs/S grades, a BTEC/SQA award, an Honours or Masters degree. Membership of professional institutions may be required for some posts. To gain professional status an accredited Honours degree or postgraduate qualification is usually required, as well as continuing professional development. Chartered Architectural Technologists must join the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists and satisfy its’ education, practice and professional standards to qualify via an accredited honours degree or equivalent, monitored and assessed practical experience and pass a professional interview. Town planners are also required to complete at least two years of work experience.
Visa sponsorship requirements
UK market salary · ASHE 2025
What chartered architectural technologists, planning officers and consultants earn in the UK
UK market basic pay at a glance
How visa salary requirements compare to what employers pay.
Most chartered architectural technologists, planning officers and consultants in the UK earn between £31,772 and £52,156 in basic pay. For Skilled Worker visa holders, the minimum salary (going rate) for this role is £35,800 (SOC 2452), sitting at the 41st percentile of what UK employers pay and £2,264 below the median. Since this falls below the general salary threshold, sponsors must pay at least £41,700.
All figures are before tax. Calculate your take-home pay.
How to get sponsored as a chartered architectural technologists, planning officers and consultant
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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 chartered architectural technologists, planning officers and consultants, so you only apply where a visa is actually on the table.
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Confirm the salary meets the £35,800 going rate
Your employer must pay whichever is higher: the going rate for SOC 2452 (£35,800) 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 £28,200 (70% of the going rate) for up to four years.
Roles under SOC 2452
Recent jobs under SOC 2452
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Frequently asked questions
Can chartered architectural technologists, planning officers and consultants get a UK Skilled Worker visa?
Yes. Chartered architectural technologists, planning officers and consultants roles fall under SOC 2452 (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 chartered architectural technologists, planning officers and consultants need for visa sponsorship?
The going rate for Chartered architectural technologists, planning officers and consultants (SOC 2452) is £41,700 (£21.38 per hour). Standard minimum 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 2452?
SOC 2452 covers a range of chartered architectural technologists, planning officers and consultants roles, including: Chartered architectural technologists, Town planning officers, Urban designers, Chartered architectural technologists, planning officers and consultants 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 chartered architectural technologists, planning officers and consultants 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 Chartered architectural technologists, planning officers and consultants, that works out to £28,200. The discount lasts up to four years.
Where can I find chartered architectural technologists, planning officers and consultants jobs with UK visa sponsorship?
We list Chartered architectural technologists, planning officers and consultants 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.