Construction Sector
Do you need to sponsor a skilled worker? We can help manage your immigration requirements.
Why employ individuals from outside the UK?
With a shortage of home grown talent, the construction sector has always looked outside the UK to fill those roles requiring particular skills or knowledge. This position has not changed, and there continues to be a lack of investment in the UK to train those seeking a care
Can any business apply for a Sponsor Licence?
The Home Office requires that any potential sponsor will need to satisfy the following criteria:
No unspent convictions for offences relating to immigration.
No history of failing to carry out sponsorship duties.
The business offers genuine employment that meets the relevant skill level and appropriate rate of pay.
If you’re unsure whether or not your business meets the criteria required, our team can discuss your position and advise you accordingly.
How much are the Home Office Fees?
The current fee for small companies to obtain a sponsor licence is £536, the fee for large companies is currently £1,476.
The fee for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) is currently £199 per skilled worker.
The Immigration Skills Charge is currently set at £364 per year for small organisations and £1,000 per year for large organisations, per skilled worker.
How much are our Professional Fees?
Professional fees can vary from company to company and not all will provide the level of service you require.
Sponsor Licence Specialists can assure you will get end to end support and assistance for your business and the sponsored applicant.
Our fees are highly competitive and offer excellent value for the level of service you will receive.
For more details on our services and fees, please do not hesitate to contact us.
How long does it take to get a Sponsor Licence?
A sponsor licence application can take as little as 4 weeks to process, however this can vary depending on the quality of the application and Home Office caseloads.
Which roles can be filled under the Skilled Worker route?
Civil engineers
- Building engineer
- Civil engineer (professional)
- Highways engineer
- Petroleum engineer
- Public health engineer
- Site engineer
- Structural engineer
Mechanical engineers
- Automotive engineer (professional)
- Marine engineer (professional)
- Mechanical engineer (professional)
Electrical engineers
- Electrical engineer (professional)
- Electrical surveyor
- Equipment engineer
- Power engineer
Quantity surveyors
- Quantity surveyor
- Surveyor (quantity surveying)
Chartered surveyors
- Building surveyor
- Chartered surveyor
- Hydrographic surveyor
- Land surveyor
Construction project managers and related professionals:
- Contract manager (building construction)
- Project manager (building construction)
- Transport planner
Building and civil engineering technicians
- Building services consultant
- Civil engineering technician
- Survey technician
- Technical assistant (civil engineering)
Metal plate workers, and riveters
- Boiler maker
- Metal plate worker
- Plater
- Plater-welder
Welding trades
- Fabricator-welder
- Fitter-welder
- Spot welder (metal)
- Welder
- Welding technician
Pipe fitters
- Pipe engineer
- Pipe fitter
- Pipe welder-fitter
Metal working production and maintenance fitters
- Bench fitter
- Engineering machinist
- Fabricator
- Installation engineer
- Maintenance fitter
- Mechanical engineer
Electricians and electrical fitters
Roofers, roof tilers and slaters
- Mastic asphalt spreader
- Roof tiler
- Roofer
- Roofing contractor
- Slater
- Thatcher
Electricians and electrical fitters
- Electrical contractor
- Electrical engineer
- Electrical fitter
- Electrician
- Steel erectors:
- Steel fabricator
- Steel worker (structural engineering)
- Bricklayers and masons:
- Bricklayer
- Dry stone waller
- Stone mason
Plumbers and heating and ventilating engineers
- Gas engineer
- Gas service engineer
- Heating and ventilating engineer
- Heating engineer
- Plumber
- Plumbing and heating engineer
- Carpenters and joiners:
- Carpenter
- Joiner
- Kitchen fitter
- Shop fitter
- Glaziers, window fabricators and fitters:
- Glass Cutter
- Glazier
- Installer (double glazing)
- Window fabricator
- Window fitter
Construction and building trades not elsewhere classified
- Acoustician
- Builder
- Building contractor
- Fencer
- Maintenance manager (buildings and other structures)
- Property developer (building construction)
Plasterers
- Fibrous plasterer
- Plasterer
- Plastering contractor
- Floorers and wall tilers:
- Carpet fitter
- Ceramic tiler
- Flooring contractor
- Mosaic floor layer
Construction and building trades supervisors
- Builder’s foreman
- Construction foreman
- Construction supervisor
- Maintenance supervisor
- Site foreman
Need more information?
Sponsor Licence Specialists (SLS) are a team of trusted immigration advisers and industry experts ready to help you and your business. We can help you meet the requirements for hospitality jobs with visa sponsorship in the UK. If you would like to explore the opportunities available please give our team a call.
