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          Helping you find a career in the civil engineer industry

          Civil Engineers plan, design and oversee construction projects. This includes the construction and maintenance of:

          • Building structures
          • Bridges
          • Roads
          • Airports
          • Railways
          • Water and sewage systems
          • Harbours
          • Dams
          • Power plants
          • Irrigation projects Civil engineers are also responsible for designing large structures that are purpose built to withstand all weather conditions.
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          • FAQs
          FAQs
          What does a Civil engineer do?

          Day to day, a civil engineer will:

          • Resolve any design and development issues
          • Prepare reports
          • Supervise tendering procedures for projects
          • Budget management
          • Schedule materials for purchase and delivery
          • Solve complex calculations
          • Use a variety of computer software
          • Develop designs
          • Site investigations
          • Communicate with stakeholders, including architects and subcontractors
          • Ensure projects comply with health and safety regulations
          • Ensure a project complies with legal regulations
          • Test construction materials—especially concrete—and soil samples in laboratories
          What skills and interests should an Civil engineer have?

          Civil Engineers are required to be commercially aware and be confident when working within a team and alongside stakeholders. They should also have the following attributes:

          • Strong written communication skills
          • Leadership qualities
          • Time management and organisation skills
          • Proficiency in mathematics
          • Computer literacy and an interest in software packages
          • Responsibility
          • Ability to think methodically
          • Problem solving abilities
          • Competency in health and safety regulations
          • Ability to explain design ideas clearly
          What hours does a Civil engineer typically do?

          Civil Engineers tend to work in-line with construction working hours, which are Monday to Friday between the hours of 9am-6pm.

          What environment is a Civil engineer based in?

          Civil engineers will typically work in an office or on location.

          How much does a Civil engineer travel?

          Travelling to a site where a project is taking place is essential to the role.

          How much does a Civil engineer get paid?

          The average UK salary for the role is £30,450 per annum. Starting salaries tend to be around £25,000 per annum.

          For more experienced Civil Engineers the salary is £38,781 per annum.

          Senior engineers salaries range between £50,000 and £80,000 .

          Perks & benefits

          Civil Engineering is always an in-demand profession because it is integral to community regeneration. This means that it offers great job security.

          What qualifications does a Civil engineer need?

          A degree in Civil Engineering accredited by the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) is the minimum requirement. Graduates can also continue to study part-time to achieve either chartered (CEng) or incorporated (IEng) engineers status.

          Graduates with a master's degree have an advantage in the process of obtaining chartered engineer (CEng) status.

          Useful subjects to study at school & university
          • Structural Engineering
          • Environmental Engineering
          • Coastal Engineering
          Further reading

          Engineering Council
          Institute of Civil Engineers