1123 Production managers and directors in mining and energy

In short

• ONS unit group 1123, in minor group 112 (Production managers and directors) and major group 1 (Managers, directors and senior officials).
• Appendix Skilled Occupations (figures as at 3 August 2026, re-checked 26 October 2026): On the list: Table 1, Table 2.
• Going rate as the tables print it:
  • Table 1, Going rate (SW – options A and D): £54,000 (£27.69 per hour)
  • Table 2, Going rate (SW – options F and I, GBM and SCU): £47,100 (£24.15 per hour)

What the ONS says

Description

Production managers and directors in mining, energy and water supply plan, organise, direct and co-ordinate the activities and resources necessary for the extraction of minerals and other natural deposits, the utilisation of sustainable and renewable energy sources and the production, storage and provision of gas, water and electricity supplies.

Typical entry routes

There are no pre-set entry standards. Entry is possible with either GCSEs/S grades or A levels/H grades, a BTEC Diploma, an apprenticeship, NVQ (level 3), a degree or equivalent qualification with relevant experience. Off and on-the-job training is provided and can lead to professional qualifications.

Tasks

• co-ordinates the activities of mines and open-cast mining operations, quarries, drilling operations, offshore installations, solar power stations, wind farms and other renewable energy generating facilities
• co-ordinates and supervises coal-face production activities and ensures compliance with health and safety regulations
• determines staffing, material and other needs
• ensures that all haulage, storage, purification and distribution work is performed efficiently and in compliance with statutory and other regulations
• arranges for the provision of gas, water and electricity supplies
• ensures compliance with issues relating to the environmental impact of operations

Related job titles

• Operations manager (mining, water & energy)
• Quarry manager
• Service manager (public utilities)

What the Appendix Skilled Occupations says

The Appendix lists this code in the tables below, with the tables’ own caption and the row as printed. Read the full table, and any condition in it, on GOV.UK.

Table 1: Eligible SOC 2020 occupation codes and related going rates based on median Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) data

SOC 2020 occupation code

1123 Production managers and directors in mining and energy

Examples of related job titles (non-exclusive)

• Managers and directors in the extraction of fossil fuels
• Managers and directors in the production of energy
• Production managers and directors in mining and energy not elsewhere classified

Going rate (SW – options A and D)

£54,000 (£27.69 per hour)

90% of going rate (SW – option B)

£48,600 (£24.92 per hour)

80% of going rate (SW – option C)

£43,200 (£22.15 per hour)

70% of going rate (SW – option E)

£37,800 (£19.38 per hour)

Eligible for PhD points (SW)?

Yes

Table 2: Eligible SOC 2020 occupation codes and related going rates based on 25th percentile Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) data

SOC 2020 occupation code

1123 Production managers and directors in mining and energy

Equivalent SOC 2010 occupation code(s)

1123

Examples of related job titles (non-exclusive)

• Managers and directors in the extraction of fossil fuels
• Managers and directors in the production of energy
• Production managers and directors in mining and energy not elsewhere classified

Going rate (SW – options F and I, GBM and SCU)

£47,100 (£24.15 per hour)

90% of going rate (SW – option G)

£42,400 (£21.74 per hour)

80% of going rate (SW – option H)

£37,700 (£19.33 per hour)

70% of going rate (SW – option J, GTR)

£33,000 (£16.92 per hour)

Eligible for PhD points (SW)?

Yes

Other unit groups in minor group 112

• 1121 Production managers and directors in manufacturing
• 1122 Production managers and directors in construction

Sources

Occupation text: Office for National Statistics, SOC 2020 Volume 1: structure and descriptions of unit groups (file dated 27 August 2026, version V13). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Open Government Licence v3.0. Tables: Home Office, Immigration Rules Appendix Skilled Occupations on GOV.UK, page updated 3 August 2026; re-checked against the page updated 8 October 2026 on 26 October 2026, tables unchanged.

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