As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Project Engineer II in the United Kingdom is £45,128, with an hourly rate of £22, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £40,073 to £49,643, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £40,073
50TH(Median)   £45,128
75TH   £49,643
Project Engineer II Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Project Engineer II Salary £40,073 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Project Engineer II Salary £45,128 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Project Engineer II Salary £49,643 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Project Engineer II salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Project Engineer II is about £45,128 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £22, a monthly salary of about £3,761, and a weekly pay of around £868. Click the switch button below to see more details about Project Engineer II hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

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

A Project Engineer II's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £41,431 - £44,374, while Intermediate make £41,657 - £44,600, Senior earn £42,638 - £45,465, Specialist earn £45,128 - £47,689, Expert can reach £45,802 - £48,430 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Project Engineer II £43,468
Intermediate Level Project Engineer II £43,619
Senior Level Project Engineer II £44,600
Specialist Level Project Engineer II £46,813
Expert Level Project Engineer II £47,487
£43,468 0 yr
£43,619 < 2 yrs
£44,600 2-4 yrs
£46,813 5-8 yrs
£47,487 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 4%
Intermediate Level 3%
Senior Level 1%
Specialist Level 4%
Expert Level 5%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Skills to Boost a Project Engineer II Salary

Mastering key skills can significantly increase your earning potential as a Project Engineer II. According to Salary.com's Real-time Job Posting Data, expertise in Project Management can lead to a 8% salary raise, while strong Installation skills boost pay by a 3%. Even Procurement 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.
Installation
The action or process of installing someone or something, or of being installed. the act of installing the state of being installed, something that is installed for use.
Procurement
Procurement is the process of finding and agreeing to terms, and acquiring goods, services, or works from an external source, often via a tendering or competitive bidding process. Procurement is used to ensure the buyer receives goods, services, or works at the best possible price when aspects such as quality, quantity, time, and location are compared. Corporations and public bodies often define processes intended to promote fair and open competition for their business while minimizing risks such as exposure to fraud and collusion. Almost all purchasing decisions include factors such as delivery and handling, marginal benefit, and price fluctuations. Procurement generally involves making buying decisions under conditions of scarcity. If sound data is available, it is good practice to make use of economic analysis methods such as cost-benefit analysis or cost-utility analysis.
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Based on recent job listings, in-demand skills in the Project Engineer II field include Project Management (8%), Installation (3%), Procurement (1%), Data Collection (1%), and Electrical Engineering (1%). These skills reflect current market needs.
Skills Salary Demand
Skill & Salary Demand
Project Management £48,738
Project Management
£48,738
8%
Installation £46,482
Installation
£46,482
3%
Procurement £45,579
Procurement
£45,579
1%
Data Collection £45,579
Data Collection
£45,579
1%
Electrical Engineering £45,579
Electrical Engineering
£45,579
1%
Project Management
0.22%
Installation
0.69%
Procurement
0.05%
Data Collection
0.96%
Electrical Engineering
0.36%

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

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Project Engineer II are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £48,738 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £45,463, and Manchester pays around £43,257 annually.

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

As of April 22, 2025 , a IT Project Engineer II makes less than a Project Engineer II. A IT Project Engineer II earns an average annual salary of £44,469. And a Project Engineer II earns an average annual salary of £45,128.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
IT Project Engineer II
£33,577
£54,963
Technical Project Engineer II
£33,488
£54,817
Project Manager II
£40,897
£71,015
IT Project Engineer III
£37,699
£65,831
IT Project Engineer I
£27,631
£51,054

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