2452 Chartered architectural technologists, planning officers and consultants

In short

• ONS unit group 2452, in minor group 245 (Architects, chartered architectural technologists, planning officers, surveyors and construction professionals) and major group 2 (Professional occupations).
• 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): £35,800 (£18.36 per hour)
  • Table 2, Going rate (SW – options F and I, GBM and SCU): £28,200 (£14.46 per hour)

What the ONS says

Description

Chartered architectural technologists, planning officers and consultants direct or undertake the planning of the layout and the co-ordination of plans for the development of urban and rural areas, provide architectural design services, and negotiate and manage the development from conception to completion of construction projects and lead on a variety of technical functions and solutions in the design of buildings and the layout of urban and rural areas.

Typical entry routes

Entrants possess a variety of qualifications including GCSEs/S grades, a BTEC/SQA award, an Honours or Masters degree. Membership of professional institutions may be required for some posts. To gain professional status an accredited Honours degree or postgraduate qualification is usually required, as well as continuing professional development. Chartered Architectural Technologists must join the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists and satisfy its’ education, practice and professional standards to qualify via an accredited honours degree or equivalent, monitored and assessed practical experience and pass a professional interview. Town planners are also required to complete at least two years of work experience.

Tasks

• analyses information to establish the nature, extent, growth rate and likely development requirements of the area
• examines and evaluates development proposals, consults statutory bodies and other interested parties to ensure that local interests are catered for and recommends acceptance, modification or rejection drafts and presents graphic and narrative plans affecting the use of public and private land, housing and transport facilities
• develops construction project briefs and design programmes and advises clients on methods project procurement, environmental, regulatory, legal and contractual issues and assesses environmental impact
• monitors compliance with design, statutory, and professional requirements, administers contracts and certification, carries out design stage risk assessments and manages health and safety
• evaluates and advises on refurbishment, recycling and deconstruction of buildings
• prepares designs, building plans and drawings for use by contracts and investigates proposed design with regard to practicality, cost and use
• surveys land uses and prepares report for planning authority and issues development permits as authorised
• liaises with engineers and building contractors regarding technical construction problems and attends site meetings, as the lead consultant or as part of the team.
• provides expert advice on issues related to planning and development, including practical, regulatory, legal and statutory matters
• Chartered architectural technologists specialise in design, underpinned by building science, engineering and technology applied to architecture within projects.

Related job titles

• Architectural consultant
• Chartered architectural technologist
• Construction planner
• Planning officer (building construction )
• Town planner

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

2452 Chartered architectural technologists, planning officers and consultants

Examples of related job titles (non-exclusive)

• Chartered architectural technologists
• Town planning officers
• Urban designers
• Chartered architectural technologists, planning officers and consultants not elsewhere classified

Going rate (SW – options A and D)

£35,800 (£18.36 per hour)

90% of going rate (SW – option B)

£33,400 (£17.13 per hour)

80% of going rate (SW – option C)

£33,400 (£17.13 per hour)

70% of going rate (SW – option E)

£33,400 (£17.13 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

2452 Chartered architectural technologists, planning officers and consultants

Equivalent SOC 2010 occupation code(s)

2431, 2432, 2435, 3121, 3122

Examples of related job titles (non-exclusive)

• Chartered architectural technologists
• Town planning officers
• Urban designers
• Chartered architectural technologists, planning officers and consultants not elsewhere classified

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

£28,200 (£14.46 per hour)

90% of going rate (SW – option G)

£25,300 (£12.97 per hour)

80% of going rate (SW – option H)

£25,000 (£12.82 per hour)

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

£25,000 (£12.82 per hour)

Eligible for PhD points (SW)?

Yes

Other unit groups in minor group 245

• 2451 Architects
• 2453 Quantity surveyors
• 2454 Chartered surveyors
• 2455 Construction project managers and related professionals

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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