Civil engineers and the Skilled Worker route
Civil engineers (SOC 2121) is an occupation on the UK's Skilled Worker eligible list, which means employers with a sponsor licence can sponsor workers in this role when the job meets the salary and skill requirements for the route. The published going rate for this occupation is £50,400 a year or £25.85 an hour; the salary offered must also meet the general Skilled Worker threshold, whichever is higher.
Use the salary calculator to check thresholds for your circumstances, or read the full civil engineers occupation guide.
5 recent job listings
These roles are advertised by employers that hold a Skilled Worker sponsor licence. A licence means the employer can sponsor workers — it does not mean this particular vacancy is open to sponsorship. Always confirm with the employer before applying.
Site Civil Engineer
TRANT ENGINEERING LTD · Southampton · From £44,448 · Posted 26 Jul 2026
Eligible occupation (SOC 2121)40/100Site Civil Engineer
TRANT ENGINEERING LTD · Totton · From £45,420 · Posted 25 Jul 2026
Eligible occupation (SOC 2121)40/100Senior Civil Design Engineer
Kintec Recruitment Limited · Manchester · From £51,494 · Posted 25 Jul 2026
Eligible occupation (SOC 2121)48/100Site Engineer
Coinford Limited · Harvey Gardens · From £54,238 · Posted 25 Jul 2026
Eligible occupation (SOC 2121)48/100Principal Engineer, Offshore Structures
Kintec Recruitment Limited · South East London · From £68,697 · Posted 24 Jul 2026
Eligible occupation (SOC 2121)48/100