As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Project Engineer I - Construction in the United Kingdom is £41,271, with an hourly rate of £20, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £38,654 to £49,758, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £38,654
50TH(Median)   £41,271
75TH   £49,758
Project Engineer I - Construction Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Project Engineer I - Construction Salary £38,654 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Project Engineer I - Construction Salary £41,271 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Project Engineer I - Construction Salary £49,758 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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How Much Does a Project Engineer I - Construction Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Project Engineer I - Construction salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Project Engineer I - Construction is about £41,271 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £20, a monthly salary of about £3,439, and a weekly pay of around £794. Click the switch button below to see more details about Project Engineer I - Construction hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Project Engineer I - Constructions Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Project Engineer I - Construction's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £40,099 - £42,158, while Intermediate make £40,412 - £43,171, Senior earn £40,998 - £45,071, Specialist earn £41,076 - £45,451, Expert can reach £41,193 - £45,705 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Project Engineer I - Construction £41,076
Intermediate Level Project Engineer I - Construction £41,524
Senior Level Project Engineer I - Construction £43,424
Specialist Level Project Engineer I - Construction £43,804
Expert Level Project Engineer I - Construction £44,058
£41,076 0 yr
£41,524 < 2 yrs
£43,424 2-4 yrs
£43,804 5-8 yrs
£44,058 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 0%
Intermediate Level 1%
Senior Level 5%
Specialist Level 6%
Expert Level 7%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

What are the Highest Paying Cities in the United Kingdom for Project Engineer I - Construction?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Project Engineer I - Construction are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £44,573 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £41,578, and Manchester pays around £39,560 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Construction Engineer or Project Engineer I - Construction?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Construction Engineer makes less than a Project Engineer I - Construction. A Construction Engineer earns an average annual salary of £26,977. And a Project Engineer I - Construction earns an average annual salary of £41,271.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
Construction Engineer
£22,221
£32,337
IT Project Engineer I
£27,631
£51,054
Technical Project Engineer I
£27,558
£50,918
Facilities Engineer I
£30,958
£43,149
Project Manager I
£35,790
£56,155

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