| Job Title | North East | North West | The Midlands | Wales | Yorkshire & The Humber |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Senior Quantity Surveyor | ~55k | 53.5k - 55k | ~55k | ~52.5k | ~55k |
| Design Manager | ~55k | ~52k | 56k - 65k | ~50k | 55k - 56k |
| Project Engineer | ~45k | ~45k | ~45k | ~43k | ~45k |
| Design Co-Ordinator | ~45k | ~45k | ~46k | ~42k | 45k - 46k |
| Engineer | ~42k | 41.5k - 55k | ~42k | ~39k | ~42k |
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