Quantity surveyors SOC 2453
Quantity surveyors (SOC 2453) qualifies for UK Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Your employer must pay at least the going rate of £48,600 per year. Scroll down for salary benchmarks, the visa rules, and live jobs from licensed sponsors.
What does a quantity surveyor do?
Quantity surveyors advise on financial and contractual matters relating to, and prepare bills of quantities for, construction projects and provide other support functions concerning the financing and materials required for building projects.
Typical tasks
- liaises with client on project costs, formulates detailed cost plan and advises contractors and engineers to ensure that they remain within cost limit
- examines plans and specifications and prepares details of the material and labour required for the project
- prepares bills of quantities for use by contractors when tendering for work
- examines tenders received, advises client on the most acceptable and assists with preparation of a contract document
- measures and values work in progress and examines any deviations from original contract
- measures and values completed contract for authorisation of payment
Typical entry routes and qualifications
Entry is through professional training and membership of an appropriate professional organisation. Entry to professional examinations will require a degree or equivalent qualification. Apprenticeships are also available. Candidates usually undertake a period of probationary training and professional assessment.
Visa sponsorship requirements
UK market salary · ASHE 2025
What quantity surveyors earn in the UK
UK market basic pay at a glance
How visa salary requirements compare to what employers pay.
Most quantity surveyors in the UK earn between £39,416 and £64,948 in basic pay. For Skilled Worker visa holders, the minimum salary (going rate) for this role is £48,600 (SOC 2453), sitting at the 43rd percentile of what UK employers pay and £3,764 below the median.
All figures are before tax. Calculate your take-home pay.
How to get sponsored as a quantity surveyor
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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 quantity surveyors, so you only apply where a visa is actually on the table.
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Confirm the salary meets the £48,600 going rate
Your employer must pay whichever is higher: the going rate for SOC 2453 (£48,600) 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 £38,500 (70% of the going rate) for up to four years.
Roles under SOC 2453
Recent jobs under SOC 2453
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Frequently asked questions
Can quantity surveyors get a UK Skilled Worker visa?
Yes. Quantity surveyors roles fall under SOC 2453 (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 quantity surveyors need for visa sponsorship?
The going rate for Quantity surveyors (SOC 2453) is £48,600 (£24.92 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 2453?
SOC 2453 covers a range of quantity surveyors roles, including: Quantity surveyors. 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 quantity surveyors 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 Quantity surveyors, that works out to £38,500. The discount lasts up to four years.
Where can I find quantity surveyors jobs with UK visa sponsorship?
We list Quantity surveyors 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.