Offshore Scaffolder Salary UK 2026
Offshore scaffolders in the UK earn £320 to £420 a day in 2026, about £4,900 to £6,400 a month or £58,000 to £75,000 a year. CISRS Advanced plus offshore rigging tickets puts you at the top of the band, and supervisor grades pass £80,000.
Offshore Scaffolder pay progression
| Stage | Pay | What changes |
|---|---|---|
| CISRS Part 2 | £320 a day | Erecting and dismantling under supervision. |
| CISRS Advanced | £380 to £420 a day | Complex and suspended scaffold offshore. |
| Scaffold supervisor | £450 to £520 a day | Inspections, handovers and permit sign-off. |
Tickets you need
- CISRS Part 2 / Advanced
- OGUK medical
- BOSIET with CA-EBS
- MIST
- Rigger Stage 2 / 3
- Working at height and rescue
What lifts your day rate
- CISRS Advanced and Scaffold Inspection
- Rope access combined ticket (IRATA + CISRS)
- Shutdown and TAR campaign availability
Who hires scaffolders in the UK
How to get paid at the top of the band
Day rates are negotiated against what a recruiter can verify in the first fifteen seconds of reading your CV. For a scaffolder, that means three things:
- List CISRS card level and number, it is the first thing checked
- Name platforms and shutdown campaigns you worked, not just the contractor
- Include scaffold inspection and handover responsibility if you have it
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Offshore Scaffolder salary questions
How much do offshore scaffolders earn in the UK?
£320 to £420 a day in 2026, roughly £58,000 to £75,000 a year on rotation. Supervisors earn £450 to £520 a day.
Do you need CISRS to scaffold offshore?
Yes. A valid CISRS card (Part 2 minimum, Advanced preferred) plus OGUK medical, BOSIET with CA-EBS and MIST are required by every North Sea operator.
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