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Are you searching for a Civil Engineering job? We can take you through the role of a Civil Engineer, what it takes to become one and the career prospects of a Civil Engineer.
Civil Engineering is quite a wide ranging category of engineering. It covers everything from construction of buildings to providing electricity. Often Engineers will specialise in one of the following areas; structural, transport, environmental, maritime or geotechnical.
Civil Engineers create and maintain the infrastructure in which we live. They work on big construction projects like the olympics and smaller ones such as the maintenance of our roads.
Personal Requirements
To become a Civil Engineer you must first and foremost be a problem solver. You must have good communication and teamwork skills, as you will often be working with others trades people. You must have excellent Maths, Science and IT knowledge and be able to use CAD.
Being educated to either degree or postgraduate level in Civil Engineering is often a requirement for job applications. Completing an apprenticeship, foundation degree or HND can also be a path into Civil Engineering.
What you can expect
Graduate salaries start at around £17,000. Experienced engineers can earn between £25,000 and £45,000, Chartered Engineers can earn upwards of £50,000. Due to the nature of their work, travelling or commuting long distances can be required.
There is plenty of progression available for Civil Engineers, towards incorporated or chartered level. At this level you will have a more strategic role within the trade, such as developing ideas and improving current systems. In order to reach this level you will need to be working towards or have completed further qualifications, information regarding these qualifications can be found on the Institute of Civil Engineers site
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WarringtonUnited KingdomEurope Support our water clients across the UK in protecting one of our planet’s most precious resources and have a hand in transforming tomorrow. As a Senior Civil Engineer (Water) on our C2V+ joint venture team with VolkerStevin, you will work as part of a multi-disciplinary design team with a focus on the civil and hydraulic engineering elements, to help United Util...
About Amey Fundamental to living our core values is having great people in our business. That's why we believe that Amey is only as great as the people we employ. We place great value on our people and the contribution they make to our business, that’s why we aim to offer a competitive benefits package to all of our employees. Working for Amey you will receive a competitive salary and will be...
About Amey Fundamental to living our core values is having great people in our business. That's why we believe that Amey is only as great as the people we employ. We place great value on our people and the contribution they make to our business, that’s why we aim to offer a competitive benefits package to all of our employees. Working for Amey you will receive a competitive salary and will be...
About Amey Fundamental to living our core values is having great people in our business. That's why we believe that Amey is only as great as the people we employ. We place great value on our people and the contribution they make to our business, that’s why we aim to offer a competitive benefits package to all of our employees. Working for Amey you will receive a competitive salary and will b...
About Amey Fundamental to living our core values is having great people in our business. That's why we believe that Amey is only as great as the people we employ. We place great value on our people and the contribution they make to our business, that’s why we aim to offer a competitive benefits package to all of our employees. Working for Amey you will receive a competitive salary and will be...
About Amey Fundamental to living our core values is having great people in our business. That's why we believe that Amey is only as great as the people we employ. We place great value on our people and the contribution they make to our business, that’s why we aim to offer a competitive benefits package to all of our employees. Working for Amey you will receive a competitive salary and will b...
About Amey Fundamental to living our core values is having great people in our business. That's why we believe that Amey is only as great as the people we employ. We place great value on our people and the contribution they make to our business, that’s why we aim to offer a competitive benefits package to all of our employees. Working for Amey you will receive a competitive salary and will b...
Senior Engineer (Bridges, Civil Structures and Tunnels) (SOL000057) Primary Location : United Kingdom-West Midlands-Solihull Discipline : Bridge & Civil Structures Job Posting : 15-Jun-18 Arup are an independent firm of designers, planners, engineers, consultants and technical specialists offering a broad range of professional services. Through our work, we make a positive difference in the...
The Amey Graduate Apprenticeship Programme in Partnership with the University of West Scotland Our collaborative Amey-UWS GA Programme provides the skills, experience and support required to kick start your career in Civil Engineering! From the beginning of your programme you’ll have full exposure to all elements of your chosen role, giving you the best opportunity to learn from practical expe...
BakerHicks is a design and engineering company that specialises in complex infrastructure, process and built environments across the full project life cycle. Its disciplines range from initial architecture to civil and structural, building services, specialist high voltage and process engineering services, programme management and CDM consultancy, using the latest innovations in Building Inform...
Senior Route Civil Engineer (SOL00005P) Primary Location : United Kingdom-West Midlands-Solihull Discipline : Civil Job Posting : 13-Jun-18 Discipline Route Civils Duration 12 months Arup is an independent firm of designers, planners, engineers, consultants and technical specialists offering a broad range of professional services. Through our work, we make a positive difference in the wor...
Civil Engineer (SOL00005M) Primary Location : United Kingdom-West Midlands-Solihull Discipline : Civil Job Posting : 13-Jun-18 Arup is an independent firm of designers, planners, engineers, consultants and technical specialists offering a broad range of professional services. Through our work, we make a positive difference in the world. Arup is a place where creativity, innovation and exci...
Civil Engineering: Graduates Dawnus is a leading civil engineering and construction company with over 900 employees. The company currently operates across the UK and overseas. Established in 2001, Dawnus has grown from £2 million turnover in 2002 to circa £250 million, making it one of the fastest growing construction companies in the UK. We have secured some exciting, major infrastructure an...
Apprentice Civil Engineering Technician - Newcastle or Leeds About Us: “We’ve been around for more than 135 years. We drive inclusive sustainable development with our clients in areas that we master and can actively influence. Our people are keen to positively change the future and leave a legacy. Our networked organisation of smart entrepreneurs connects the best and brightest people in the ...
Innovation Leader, Maritime & Aviation - Birmingham, Egham, Edinburgh, Exeter, Haywards Heath, Leeds, Liverpool, London, Manchester, Newcastle or Peterborough About Us: “We’ve been around for more than 135 years. We drive inclusive sustainable development with our clients in areas that we master and can actively influence. Our people are keen to positively change the future and leave a legacy...
