Guide · Updated 2026
Data Centre Project Controls and Commissioning Salary Guide
Current USD ranges for Project Controls (scheduling, cost) and Commissioning roles on Data Centre programmes across the UK and Ireland — London, Slough, Manchester, Newport, Dublin — and the wider United States. Ranges assume genuine mission critical program experience.
Last updated: 2026. Reviewed quarterly. Contract rates assume 1099 / corp-to-corp engagement.
Permanent salaries (base, USD)
| Role | UK / Ireland |
|---|---|
| Scheduler / Planner | £60k - £80k |
| Cost Engineer | £55k - £75k |
| Project Controls Manager | £80k - £100k |
| Cx Engineer (L1-L3) | £55k - £70k |
| Senior Cx Engineer (L4/L5) | £70k - £90k |
| Commissioning Manager | £85k - £110k |
| Commissioning Authority (CxA) | £100k - £125k |
Contract day rates (USD)
| Role | UK / Ireland |
|---|---|
| Scheduler / Planner | £425 - £550 |
| Cost Engineer | £425 - £550 |
| Project Controls Manager | £575 - £750 |
| Cx Engineer (L1-L3) | £425 - £550 |
| Senior Cx Engineer (L4/L5) | £550 - £750 |
| Commissioning Manager | £700 - £900 |
What moves rates
- Verified L4 and L5 commissioning experience adds 10 to 25 percent to base.
- Prior hyperscaler program references (Meta, Google, Microsoft, AWS, Oracle) command a premium.
- Primavera P6 and EVM fluency is a baseline expectation for Project Controls at senior level, not a differentiator.
- London and Slough currently carry the tightest talent pools; Manchester, Newport and Dublin rates trail slightly, with Dublin quoted in euro.