53SOC 2020 sub-major group12 codes

Skilled construction and building trades

12 SOC 2020 occupation codes in this sub-major group, with their Skilled Worker eligibility and going rates.

Rules checked against GOV.UK: 6 November 2026

Skilled construction and building trades erect steel frames, lay stone, brick and similar materials, construct and repair roofs, install heating, plumbing and ventilating systems, fit windows, doors and other fixtures, and apply coverings and decorative material to walls, floors and ceilings.

Higher Skilled0
Medium Skilled12
Medium Skilled (conditions apply)0
Ineligible0

531 Construction and building trades

CodeOccupationEligibilityGoing rate
5311Steel erectors · TSL Medium Skilled £35,000 (Table 1a)
5312Stonemasons and related trades · ISL Medium Skilled £33,400 (Table 1a)
5313Bricklayers · ISL Medium Skilled £33,400 (Table 1a)
5314Roofers, roof tilers and slaters · ISL Medium Skilled £33,400 (Table 1a)
5315Plumbers and heating and ventilating installers and repairers · TSL Medium Skilled £38,100 (Table 1a)
5316Carpenters and joiners · ISL Medium Skilled £33,400 (Table 1a)
5317Glaziers, window fabricators and fitters Medium Skilled £33,400 (Table 1a)
5319Construction and building trades not elsewhere classified · ISL · TSL Medium Skilled £33,400 (Table 1a)

532 Building finishing trades

CodeOccupationEligibilityGoing rate
5321Plasterers Medium Skilled £34,200 (Table 1a)
5322Floorers and wall tilers · TSL Medium Skilled £33,400 (Table 1a)
5323Painters and decorators · TSL Medium Skilled £33,400 (Table 1a)

533 Construction and building trades supervisors

CodeOccupationEligibilityGoing rate
5330Construction and building trades supervisors · TSL Medium Skilled £41,800 (Table 1a)

* Medium Skilled with conditions: see the code page for the exact condition. ISL = Immigration Salary List, TSL = Temporary Shortage List.

Sources

Compiled by SWC Editorial Team from the sources above. An information summary, not immigration advice.