SOC 3114 Science, engineering and technology associate professionals

Building and civil engineering technicians Salary

Median salary £36,912 per year (2025). Based on ONS ASHE data.

Gross pay, before deductions. See take-home pay on £37,000 after tax and National Insurance →

For building and civil engineering technicians, £37,229 is the typical (median) pay. That is below the UK full-time median of £39,039 — -5.0% versus the national average.

About this role

Building and civil engineering technicians support construction projects by preparing drawings, conducting surveys, performing calculations, inspecting sites and assisting engineers and architects with technical aspects of building and infrastructure work.

Key responsibilities

Preparing technical drawings and specifications using CAD
Conducting site surveys and setting out construction works
Performing structural calculations and quantity estimates
Inspecting construction work for quality and compliance
Preparing reports and maintaining project documentation

Qualifications and entry routes

Typically requires an HNC/HND in construction, civil engineering or building studies. BTEC or apprenticeship routes are common. Professional registration through ICE (EngTech) or CIOB (TechCIOB) is valued.

Career outlook

Good demand driven by infrastructure projects and house building. BIM competence and digital construction skills are increasingly expected.

Key skills

CAD and BIM software Site surveying Building regulations knowledge Technical calculations Report writing

Common industries

Construction
Civil engineering
Structural engineering consultancies
Local authority building control
Surveying practices

Data coverage

SOC code 3114

Data source ONS ASHE

Years available 2015–2025

Estimated jobs 10,000

Median Salary

£36,912

Mean Salary

£36,707

Jobs (000s)

10k

Data Years

11 years

Salary Range (2025)

P25: £28,518Median: £36,912

P10: --P25: £29kMedian: £37kP75: --P90: --

Estimated Career Progression

Based on salary percentile distribution for this occupation

Entry Level

£28,518

0-2 years

Mid Level

£28,518

3-7 years

Salary Trend (2015-2025)

Adjust for inflation

Nominal growth: +28.9%Real growth: -6.6%

Gender Pay Comparison (2025)

Gender pay gap: 7.5%

Full-time vs All Employees (2025)

All Employees

£36,912

Full-time Only

£37,229

Full-time premium: +£317

Building and civil engineering technicians salary: common questions

How much do building and civil engineering technicians earn in the UK?

Building and civil engineering technicians earn a median of £37,229 a year (ONS ASHE 2025).

Is £37,229 a good salary in the UK?

For building and civil engineering technicians, £37,229 is the typical (median) pay. That is below the UK full-time median of £39,039 — -5.0% versus the national average.

What is the starting salary for building and civil engineering technicians?

Entry-level building and civil engineering technicians typically start near the lower end of the range. The bottom 25% earn up to £28,518, though this varies by employer and region.

Have building and civil engineering technicians salaries kept up with inflation?

Since 2015, median building and civil engineering technicians pay has risen from £29,001 to £37,229 — +28% in cash terms, or -7.0% after CPIH inflation. That is behind inflation over the period.

Is there a gender pay gap for building and civil engineering technicians?

Male building and civil engineering technicians earn a median £37,126 and female building and civil engineering technicians £34,328 — a gap of +8.0% in 2025.

Figures: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings, gross annual pay. UK full-time median £39,039 (2025).