Chartered surveyors SOC 2454
Chartered surveyors (SOC 2454) qualifies for UK Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Your employer must pay at least the going rate of £43,800 per year. Scroll down for salary benchmarks, the visa rules, and live jobs from licensed sponsors.
What does a chartered surveyor do?
Chartered surveyors conduct surveys related to the measurement, management, valuation and development of land, natural resources, buildings, other types of property, and infrastructure such as harbours, roads and railway lines.
Typical tasks
- surveys, measures and describes land surfaces to establish property boundaries and to aid with construction or cartographic work
- surveys mines, prepares drawings of surfaces, hazards and other features to control the extent and direction of mining
- surveys buildings to determine necessary alterations and repairs
- measures shore lines, elevations and underwater contours, establishes high and low water marks, plots shore features and defines navigable channels
Typical entry routes and qualifications
Entrants usually possess an accredited degree, equivalent qualification and/or postgraduate qualification. Entrants must also have successfully completed a probationary training period and professional assessment. Entry requirements to professional bodies vary.
Visa sponsorship requirements
UK market salary · ASHE 2025
What chartered surveyors earn in the UK
UK market basic pay at a glance
How visa salary requirements compare to what employers pay.
Most chartered surveyors in the UK earn between £36,296 and £55,224 in basic pay. For Skilled Worker visa holders, the minimum salary (going rate) for this role is £43,800 (SOC 2454), sitting at the 46th percentile of what UK employers pay and £1,388 below the median.
All figures are before tax. Calculate your take-home pay.
How to get sponsored as a chartered 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 chartered surveyors, so you only apply where a visa is actually on the table.
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Confirm the salary meets the £43,800 going rate
Your employer must pay whichever is higher: the going rate for SOC 2454 (£43,800) 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 £36,000 (70% of the going rate) for up to four years.
Roles under SOC 2454
Recent jobs under SOC 2454
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Frequently asked questions
Can chartered surveyors get a UK Skilled Worker visa?
Yes. Chartered surveyors roles fall under SOC 2454 (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 surveyors need for visa sponsorship?
The going rate for Chartered surveyors (SOC 2454) is £43,800 (£22.46 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 2454?
SOC 2454 covers a range of chartered surveyors roles, including: Building control surveyors, Hydrographic surveyors, Land surveyors, Property surveyors, Chartered surveyors 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 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 Chartered surveyors, that works out to £36,000. The discount lasts up to four years.
Where can I find chartered surveyors jobs with UK visa sponsorship?
We list Chartered 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.