As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Project Engineer I in the United Kingdom is £36,962, with an hourly rate of £18, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £32,993 to £40,987, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £32,993
50TH(Median)   £36,962
75TH   £40,987
Project Engineer I Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Project Engineer I Salary £32,993 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Project Engineer I Salary £36,962 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Project Engineer I Salary £40,987 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Project Engineer I salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Project Engineer I is about £36,962 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £18, a monthly salary of about £3,080, and a weekly pay of around £711. Click the switch button below to see more details about Project Engineer I hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Project Engineer Is Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Project Engineer I's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £35,185 - £37,383, while Intermediate make £35,481 - £37,683, Senior earn £36,251 - £38,464, Specialist earn £36,666 - £38,944, Expert can reach £36,844 - £39,065 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Project Engineer I £36,666
Intermediate Level Project Engineer I £36,962
Senior Level Project Engineer I £37,683
Specialist Level Project Engineer I £38,163
Expert Level Project Engineer I £38,284
£36,666 0 yr
£36,962 < 2 yrs
£37,683 2-4 yrs
£38,163 5-8 yrs
£38,284 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 1%
Intermediate Level 0%
Senior Level 2%
Specialist Level 3%
Expert Level 4%
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Skills to Boost a Project Engineer I Salary

Mastering key skills can significantly increase your earning potential as a Project Engineer I. According to Salary.com's Real-time Job Posting Data, expertise in Project Management can lead to a 7% salary raise, while strong Cost Control skills boost pay by a 2%. Even Project Engineering can result in a 1% salary increase.

Skill Library evaluates talent skills across five levels, supported by 5-10 behavior indicators, delivering precise insights for data-driven hiring decisions.
Project Management
Project management is the application of processes, methods, skills, knowledge and experience to achieve specific project objectives according to the project acceptance criteria within agreed parameters. Project management has final deliverables that are constrained to a finite timescale and budget.
Cost Control
Managing and analyzing financial data in determining and reducing business expenses to increase revenue and profitability.
Project Engineering
Project engineering includes all parts of the design of manufacturing or processing facilities, either new or modifications to and expansions of existing facilities. A "project" consists of a coordinated series of activities or tasks performed by engineers, designers, drafters and others from one or more engineering disciplines or departments. Project tasks consist of such things as performing calculations, writing specifications, preparing bids, reviewing equipment proposals and evaluating or selecting equipment and preparing various lists, such as equipment and materials lists, and creating drawings such as electrical, piping and instrumentation diagrams, physical layouts and other drawings used in design and construction. A small project may be under the direction of a project engineer. Large projects are typically under the direction of a project manager or management team. Some facilities have in house staff to handle small projects, while some major companies have a department that does internal project engineering. Large projects are typically contracted out to engineering companies. Staffing at engineering companies varies according to the work load and duration of employment may only last until an individual's tasks are completed.
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Based on recent job listings, in-demand skills in the Project Engineer I field include Project Management (7%), Cost Control (2%), Project Engineering (1%), Oracle (1%), and Land Development (1%). These skills reflect current market needs.
Skills Salary Demand
Skill & Salary Demand
Project Management £39,549
Project Management
£39,549
7%
Cost Control £37,701
Cost Control
£37,701
2%
Project Engineering £37,332
Project Engineering
£37,332
1%
Oracle £37,332
Oracle
£37,332
1%
Land Development £37,332
Land Development
£37,332
1%
Project Management
0.22%
Cost Control
0.86%
Project Engineering
2.01%
Oracle
0.35%
Land Development
10.82%

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

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Project Engineer I are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £39,919 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £37,237, and Manchester pays around £35,430 annually.

Which Job Pays More: IT Project Engineer I or Project Engineer I?

As of April 22, 2025 , a IT Project Engineer I makes more than a Project Engineer I. A IT Project Engineer I earns an average annual salary of £39,173. And a Project Engineer I earns an average annual salary of £36,962.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
IT Project Engineer I
£27,631
£51,054
Technical Project Engineer I
£27,558
£50,918
Project Manager I
£35,790
£56,155
Engineer I
£27,694
£40,141
IT Project Manager I
£36,337
£46,263

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