Construction, project management and architecture: what are the salaries depending on the region?

We observe market dynamics that vary from one region to another. The salary scale applied is presented by function and by region.

Ile-de-France

The job market has been boosted since the start of the year by the organization of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Construction projects and new programs have promoted employment. A trend which should be reversed at the start of the school year. Candidates and companies will then have to face new challenges and the repercussions of the end of the Olympics. Moreover, candidates are anticipating this start of the school year by being on the lookout for job offers.

• Sectors recruiting: TCE – finishing work, structural work, public works
• Profiles sought: project manager, works supervisor, site manager, etc.
• A project manager in a technical design office earns between €36 and €44 thousand per year, and between €50 and €70 thousand with 10 years of experience. A beginner works manager (finishing work and fluids) earns between 35 and 40 K€ per year, and between 45 and 55 K€ from 10 years of experience.

Hauts-de-France

The construction job market remains as tight as in 2023. Despite the abundance of offers from companies, they are still struggling to recruit qualified technical profiles. They also suffer from a lack of labor and face candidates with a low level of training who have the choice between several companies. These trends are expected to continue in the second half of the year.

• Sectors recruiting: construction, public works
• Profiles sought: price study manager, TCE project manager, Roads and Miscellaneous Networks (VRD) works manager, etc.
• A project manager in a technical design office earns between €34 and €42 thousand per year, and between €48 and €60 thousand with 10 years of experience. A beginner works manager (finishing work and fluids) earns between 34 and 38 K€ per year, and between 45 and 60 K€ from 10 years of experience.

Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

After a dynamic market in 2023, we are currently observing various situations. While some companies continue to recruit, others are cautious and trying to retain their existing workforce. However, the employment outlook for the rest of the year is optimistic with a revival of activity expected in September due to the fall in real estate interest rates from July 2024.

• Sectors recruiting: MOE, building and urban development, VRD
• Profiles sought: project manager, works manager, construction economist, etc.
• A project manager in a technical design office earns between €32 and €37 thousand per year, and between €43 and €58 thousand with 10 years of experience. A beginner works manager (finishing work and fluids) earns between 30 and 35 K€ per year, and between 40 and 50 K€ from 10 years of experience.

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

After strong activity in 2023 supported by significant construction and renovation projects, the market has become tense. Companies are considerably reducing their job offers and are being more demanding when selecting candidates. Recruitment processes are lengthening due to the uncertainties linked to the current situation and the start-up of projects. But certain positions remain to be filled in very specific professions where candidates are rare and over-subscribed. Employment prospects look better in the second half of the year due to a significant market recovery.

• Sectors recruiting: maintenance on technical lots, structural work/works, MOE Fluids, AMO
• Profiles sought: engineer in a specialized design office (structure, HVAC, electricity), GO/TCE works manager, maintenance technician.
• A project manager in a technical design office earns between €34 and €42 thousand per year, and between €48 and €60 thousand with 10 years of experience. A beginner works manager (finishing work and fluids) earns between €34 and €35 ​​thousand per year, and from €43 thousand beyond 10 years of experience.

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