Salary guide
Section Engineer salary.
Leading a section of the works on a civils or infrastructure project, with engineers and foremen reporting in.
Salary guide · Engineering
Low£46,000
Middle£53,000
High£61,000
East of England, base salary for a permanent role. Contract day rate £325 to £430.
The package: Car allowance or vehicle; lodge allowance when working away.
What moves the number
Strong demand from AMP8 water and the rail programme. Working away allowances add a lot to the total package and are worth asking about.
By region
| Region | Low | Middle | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK average | £45k | £52k | £60k |
| London | £51.5k | £60k | £69k |
| South East | £48k | £55.5k | £64k |
| East of England | £46k | £53k | £61k |
| South West | £43.5k | £50.5k | £58k |
| Midlands | £43.5k | £50.5k | £58k |
| North West | £43.5k | £50.5k | £58k |
| Yorkshire and the Humber | £42.5k | £49k | £56.5k |
| North East | £41.5k | £48k | £55k |
| Wales | £41.5k | £48k | £55k |
| Scotland | £43k | £50k | £57.5k |
| Northern Ireland | £38.5k | £44.5k | £51.5k |
Nearby roles
- Site Engineer£34k to £40k to £46k
- Package Manager£56k to £64k to £73k
- Engineering Manager£70k to £80k to £92k
Paid below this, or weighing an offer? Email me and I will tell you where you sit. Hiring for this role? Post it on Lechley.