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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 Civil Engineer Ramboll have an internationally respected maritime team who operate widely in the UK, and beyond. With our UK maritime centre of excellence based in Southampton and Edinburgh we undertake national and international port and marine projects. Due to continuing growth in Scotland and northern England we are seeking to recruit an experienced senior civil marine, ports and harb...
Principal Engineer, Civil Structures/Marine team Ramboll are currently seeking a Principal Civil Marine Engineer to work in our Marine team in Edinburgh. Ramboll is associated with some of the world's most respected, fully integrated infrastructure and transportation projects. From feasibility studies, assessments and research, through planning and negotiations, to construction and operations, ...
Civil Engineer We are seeking a Civil Engineer to join our busy civil structures team here in our Southampton office. Due to continuing growth we are seeking to recruit a civil designer, to assist in the implementation, and procurement of our exciting projects. You will be joining a large team of committed and self-driven professionals in a company with ambitious growth plans which is at the fo...
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 a...
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 a...
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CIVIL ENGINEER - NEWCASTLE - ENG00099 Primary Location- United Kingdom-England CIVIL ENGINEER - NEWCASTLE ABOUT GHD With more than 9,000 people around the globe GHD is a leading engineering, architecture and environmental consulting firm, servicing clients across five continents. GHD’s core service sectors include water, energy and resources, environment, property and buildings and transportati...
About the Role At WSP, there’s nothing we love more than pushing boundaries. Harnessing innovation and sharing insights across our diverse, international team to create a tomorrow’s world that's cleaner, greener and safer. Join us and you’ll be part of an organisation that takes pride in its people and purpose: creating long-lasting solutions to meet the needs of generations to come. As a Senio...
Site Agent Job number: UK11700 Company/Division: Rail Career area: Engineering - Civil Country: UK Region/State: South West City: Swindon Position type: Full Time Job type: Permanent About the role Balfour Beatty has an exciting opportunity for a Site Agent to join our Rail team and work on a variety of medium size civil engineering schemes in the Western and Thames area. This position would id...
Site Engineer Job number: UK10891 Company/Division: Construction Services UK Career area: Engineering - Civil Country: UK Region/State: South East City: Reading Position type: Full Time Job type: Permanent About the role Balfour Beatty has an exciting opportunity for a Site Engineer to join our Major Projects team to work in Windlesham, Surrey. What you'll be doing As a Site Engineer you will: ...
Site Engineer (11 month FTC) Job number: UK11702 Company/Division: Rail Career area: Engineering - Civil Country: UK Region/State: South East City: Reading Position type: Full Time Job type: Fixed Term About the role Balfour Beatty has an exciting opportunity for a Site Engineer (11 month FTC) to join our Rail team to work in Reading. Role Purpose To control all lineside engineering aspects of ...
Title : Associate Director Building Services Engineer Requisition ID :Work Location :GB-West Midlands-Birmingham Department / Discipline : Engineering - Civil Additional Work Location : GB-Warwickshire-Leamington Spa Position Type : Staff / Permanent Overview / Responsibilities Wood is currently recruiting for an Associate Director Building Services in one of our Birmingham, Leamington Spa, Rea...
Title : Principal Consultant / Associate Director Development Manager Requisition ID :Work Location :GB-West Midlands-Birmingham Department / Discipline : Engineering - Civil Additional Work Location : GB-Warwickshire-Leamington Spa Position Type : Staff / Permanent Overview / Responsibilities Wood is currently recruiting for two Principal Consultant / Associate Director Development Managers in...
Senior Civil Engineer Login to Save this vacancy Job Location: Reading Salary Details: Not Specified Type of contract: Permanent - Full Time/Flexible Vacancy Reference: 41 The Opportunity Peter Brett Associates is an international civil engineering and building consultancy at the forefront of the transport, environmental, power, utilities and water sectors. We have more than 700 employees worki...
Senior Tunnels Civil Engineer (SOL000057) Primary Location : United Kingdom-West Midlands-Solihull Discipline : Tunneling Job Posting : 11-Sep-18 We 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. We are looking for an enthusiastic indiv...
