| Job Title | North East | North West | The Midlands | Wales | Yorkshire & The Humber |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Senior Quantity Surveyor | ~55k | 53.5k - 55k | ~55k | ~52.5k | ~55k |
| Engineering Manager | ~60k | ~55k | ~60k | ~55k | ~60k |
| Senior Site Manager | ~60k | 57k - 58k | ~60k | ~56k | ~60k |
| Architectural Technician | ~36k | ~38k | ~36k | ~35k | ~36k |
| Finishing Foreman | ~38k | 41.5k - 42k | ~38k | ~40k | ~38k |
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