| Job Title | North East | North West | The Midlands | Wales | Yorkshire & The Humber |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engineer | ~42k | 41.5k - 55k | ~42k | ~39k | ~42k |
| Design Manager | ~55k | ~52k | 56k - 65k | ~50k | 55k - 56k |
| Architectural Technician | ~36k | ~38k | ~36k | ~35k | ~36k |
| Planning Consultant | N/A | 43k - 45k | N/A | ~43k | N/A |
| Project Manager | ~65k | 57.5k - 60k | ~65k | ~56k | ~65k |
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