Question 1

What is SOC 3114?

Accepted Answer

SOC 3114 (Building and civil engineering technicians) is a UK Standard Occupational Classification 2020 code covering building technicians, civil engineering technicians, surveying technicians, building and civil engineering technicians not elsewhere classified.

Question 2

What is the minimum salary for SOC 3114 on a UK Skilled Worker visa in 2026?

Accepted Answer

The published going rate for SOC 3114 is £33,400. Because this occupation is classed as Medium Skilled (RQF 3–5), it is eligible for the Skilled Worker route only via the Immigration Salary List or under listed conditions, where different salary rules apply. Always confirm current rules on gov.uk.

Question 3

What is the new-entrant salary for SOC 3114?

Accepted Answer

New entrants (under 26, switching from a Student or Graduate visa, or working towards a recognised professional qualification) can be sponsored under SOC 3114 at £33,400 per year — the published 70% option E rate with gov.uk's £33,400 floor already applied. New-entrant status is capped at 4 years in total.

Question 4

Is SOC 3114 eligible for the UK Skilled Worker visa?

Accepted Answer

SOC 3114 is classed as Medium Skilled (RQF 3–5). It is eligible for the Skilled Worker route only where the role is on the Immigration Salary List or otherwise meets the listed conditions. It is not eligible for the standard Skilled Worker route on its own.

Building and civil engineering technicians

Sponsors hiring under SOC 3114

Related SOC codes

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Building and civil engineering technicians

Sponsors hiring under SOC 3114

Related SOC codes

Sources