| Job Title | North East | North West | The Midlands | Wales | Yorkshire & The Humber |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Finishing Foreman | ~38k | 41.5k - 42k | ~38k | ~40k | ~38k |
| Resident Liaison Officer | ~22k | 24k - 25k | ~22k | ~23k | ~22k |
| Planner | ~55k | ~55k | ~55k | ~53k | ~55k |
| Engineer | ~42k | 41.5k - 55k | ~42k | ~39k | ~42k |
| Architectural Technician | ~36k | ~38k | ~36k | ~35k | ~36k |
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