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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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Senior Engineer (Maritime) Haywards Heath Job Reference - MA040 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...
Design Engineer - Tunnels, Civil Engineering Infrastructure & Rail, Derby Since 1930, COWI has pushed the boundaries of design through our involvement on major infrastructure projects worldwide. As part of COWI's Bridge, Tunnel and Marine Structures (BTM) business line, we manage our projects from offices located in the UK, Scandinavia, Germany, Middle East, India, SE Asia and North America. ...
Technical Director – Tunnels, Civil Engineering Infrastructure & Rail, Derby Since 1930, COWI has pushed the boundaries of design through our involvement on major infrastructure projects worldwide. As part of COWI's Bridge, Tunnel and Marine Structures (BTM) business line, we manage our projects from offices located in the UK, Scandinavia, Germany, Middle East, India, SE Asia and North Americ...
Senior Civil Engineer Milton Keynes Are you an experienced Civil Engineer looking for a new challenge…? Do you want to work in an environment where your efforts make a difference and your talent is valued and recognised…? Would you value the opportunity to be supported by a Technician...? Do you want to produce quality designs that are an essential element of our multi-disciplined client solut...
Civil Engineer (Highways) Birmingham / Wolverhampton Are you an Engineer looking for an opportunity to showcase your talents and truly develop your career in Civils design…? Do you want to join a well established team where your efforts make a difference and your talent is recognised…? Would you like to work with an enviable client list...? Do you want to be part of a collaborative vibrant mul...
LondonUnited KingdomEurope Graduates, interns, placements and apprentices are key to the overall success of CH2M. We invest in initial career experience of graduates, interns and apprentices which in turns serves as the foundation to building our pipeline of future leaders. Working as a civil engineering technician providing technical support to engineers who design, build and manage construc...
Civil Engineer (WIN00000H) Primary Location : United Kingdom-Hampshire-Winchester Discipline : Civil Job Posting : 16-Apr-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 world. Unlike our competitors our unique ownership structure a...
Marine Works Inspector Job number: UK10554 Company/Division: Construction Services UK Career area: Engineering - Civil Country: UK Region/State: South West City: Bristol Position type: Full Time Job type: Permanent About the role Balfour Beatty has an exciting opportunity for a Marine Works Inspector to join our Major Projects team to work in Bristol. What you'll be doing As a Marine...
Job Title: Head of Solutions and Engineering Location: Glasgow, London, Reading or Perth Salary: £50,000 – £75,000 plus car and bonus Permanent | Full Time Hours | 37 hours per week Our Role Reporting into the Director of Asset Management and a key member of the Asset Management senior management team, you’ll be responsible for all design, engineering and technical aspects across Utilities...
We are currently offering exciting opportunities for MEng Civil Engineering students to join us and gain valuable experience and insight into a career in Civil Engineering here at Murphy Group. During your 10-12 weeks with us you’ll gain plenty of experience which will not only help you with your course but also give you a great start to you Engineering career.
We are currently offering exciting opportunities for MEng Civil Engineering students to join us and gain valuable experience and insight into a career in Civil Engineering here at Murphy Group. During your 10-12 weeks with us you’ll gain plenty of experience which will not only help you with your course but also give you a great start to you Engineering career.
Civil Engineer Job Description Join PCI Skanska and be part of a team that provides valued solutions that build success for our clients and employees. Your role will include building and managing relationships with in-house teams and contractors while providing design and consulting services that are needed by facility managers and owners. The types of projects that you will work on will incl...
Senior Electrical Engineer Liverpool Job Reference - MA050 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 w...
Senior Electrical Engineer Edinburgh Job Reference - MA049 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 w...
Principal Geotechnical Engineer, Civil Engineering / Tunnelling, Derby Since 1939, COWI has pushed the boundaries of bridge, tunnel and marine design through our involvement in some of the world's largest, most iconic and complex projects. With a full set of world-class competencies within tunnelling and infrastructure engineering, combined with local presence and experience, our talented and...
