Construction and building trades not elsewhere classified. SOC 5319
Construction and building trades not elsewhere classified. (SOC 5319) qualifies for UK Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Your employer must pay at least the going rate of £33,400 per year. This role is on the Temporary Shortage Occupation List, so you may qualify with a lower salary and get extra points. It is also on the Immigration Salary List, which can reduce the salary threshold. Scroll down for salary benchmarks, the visa rules, and live jobs from licensed sponsors.
What does a construction and building trades not elsewhere classified. do?
Job holders in this unit group undertake a variety of tasks in the construction, alteration, maintenance and repair of buildings, steeples, industrial chimneys and other tall structures, and of underwater structures not elsewhere classified in minor group 531: Construction and building trades.
Typical tasks
- selects, measures and cuts steel bars, rods and wire to required lengths, positions and fixes reinforcements into position and tensions as required using hydraulic jacks
- lays bricks, tiles and building blocks to construct, repair and decorate buildings
- pours and levels concrete, prepares surfaces for painting and plastering, and mixes and applies plaster and paint
- installs plumbing fixtures, woodwork structures and fittings, and sets glass in frames
- maintains and repairs steeples, industrial chimneys and other high structures, and installs and replaces lightning conductors
- erects and repairs fencing
- checks and puts on diving suit and equipment and descends underwater to carry out construction, maintenance and repair tasks on sites such as oil rigs, harbours, bridges etc
Typical entry routes and qualifications
There are no formal academic entry requirements, though GCSEs/S grades are advantageous. Entry is typically through an approved apprenticeship programme or college course in conjunction with on-the-job training, leading to a NVQ/SVQ level 2/3 qualification, or through building up work experience supplemented with short courses.
Visa sponsorship requirements
UK market salary · ASHE 2025
What construction and building trades n.e.c. earn in the UK
UK market basic pay at a glance
How visa salary requirements compare to what employers pay.
Most construction and building trades n.e.c. in the UK earn between £29,640 and £43,264 in basic pay. For Skilled Worker visa holders, the minimum salary (going rate) for this role is £33,400 (SOC 5319), sitting at the 42nd percentile of what UK employers pay and £1,908 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 construction and building trades 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 construction and building trades not elsewhere classified., so you only apply where a visa is actually on the table.
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Confirm the salary meets the £33,400 going rate
Your employer must pay whichever is higher: the going rate for SOC 5319 (£33,400) 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 £27,300 (70% of the going rate) for up to four years.
Because Construction and building trades not elsewhere classified. (SOC 5319) is on the Immigration Salary List, employers may apply a 20% discount to the standard going rate.
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Related occupations
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Frequently asked questions
Can construction and building trades not elsewhere classified. get a UK Skilled Worker visa?
Yes. Construction and building trades not elsewhere classified. roles fall under SOC 5319 (Medium 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. This role is also on the Temporary Shortage Occupation List, which can mean a lower salary bar. It's on the Immigration Salary List too, so a reduced salary threshold may apply.
What salary do construction and building trades not elsewhere classified. need for visa sponsorship?
The going rate for Construction and building trades not elsewhere classified. (SOC 5319) is £33,400 (£17.13 per hour). Immigration salary list 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 5319?
SOC 5319 covers a range of construction and building trades not elsewhere classified. roles, including: Builders, Divers, Fence erectors, Industrial climbers, Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) operators, Steel fixers and underpinners, and 1 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.
How does the Immigration Salary List discount work for construction and building trades not elsewhere classified.?
Because Construction and building trades not elsewhere classified. (SOC 5319) is on the Immigration Salary List, employers can sponsor workers at a salary 20% below the standard going rate. This discount replaced the old Shortage Occupation List concession in April 2024.
Is there a lower salary for new graduates entering construction and building trades 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 Construction and building trades not elsewhere classified., that works out to £27,300. The discount lasts up to four years.
Where can I find construction and building trades not elsewhere classified. jobs with UK visa sponsorship?
We list Construction and building trades 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.