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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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CHARTERED STRUCTURAL/CIVIL ENGINEER Job no: 495363 Work type: Permanent Location: Wales Categories: Engineer Salary: £39,996 - £46,960 Location: Ty Awen, just outside Cardiff off the M4 at Tredegar Park, Newport, South Wales. Accessible from South West and Midlands. Work/Life benefits: * Competitive Salary * Generous Pension Plan * 25 days annual leave plus public holidays * Training and Develo...
Ecobuilding Degree Technical Apprentice 2019 - 004YUI EcoBuildings – Degree Level Technical Apprenticeship Programme Location: Various UK locations Do you want to study towards a degree whilst gaining on the job training and earning a salary? Then look no further and read below! Schneider Electric is the global specialist in energy management and automation, operating in 130 countries with over...
Civils Pipe Laying Gang 40472BR Gloucester Job Description JN Bentley are looking for ready-made pipe laying gangs in the Gloucester area to conduct work on construction sites throughout the Gloucestershire area. Working predominantly on sites within the water industry, your gang will conduct general civil works as well as pipe laying and concreting. Typically, your gang will have 3/4 members a...
Site Agent 24534BR Newport Job Description Due to successful growth and strong long-term demand for our services, we have an exciting opportunity for an experienced site agent to join our team in Newport, assisting with the delivery of a key framework with our client Welsh Water. Suitable candidates will be able to demonstrate their capability to manage multiple value sites. We’re looking for s...
Civils Pipe Laying Gang 40471BR Leicester Job Description JN Bentley are looking for ready-made pipe laying gangs in the Leicester area to conduct work on construction sites throughout the Midlands. Working predominantly on sites within the water industry, your gang will conduct general civil works as well as pipe laying and concreting. Typically, your gang will have 3/4 members and include a; ...
Civils Pipe Laying Gang 40470BR Telford Job Description JN Bentley are looking for ready-made pipe laying gangs in the Telford area to conduct work on construction sites throughout the Midlands. Working predominantly on sites within the water industry, your gang will conduct general civil works as well as pipe laying and concreting. Typically, your gang will have 3/4 members and include a; Lead...
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...
About the Role At WSP, you’ll find yourself challenged in more fascinating and far-reaching ways than ever before. You’ll explore new and inspiring opportunities to make the most of your expertise, broaden your professional horizons and create exciting new possibilities for people, organisations and society in general. As a maritime team member, you will be based in either London or Newcastle a...
Title : Director Capital Projects Delivery Requisition ID :Work Location :GB-Various Department / Discipline : Engineering - Civil Additional Work Location : GB-London Position Type : Staff / Permanent Professional & Technical Overview / Responsibilities Wood is currently recruiting for a Director to support Wood in winning and delivering capital projects in its Environment and Infrastructure t...
Title : Director: Transportation Key Account Director Requisition ID :Work Location :GB-Various Department / Discipline : Engineering - Civil Additional Work Location : GB-London Position Type : Staff / Permanent Professional & Technical Overview / Responsibilities Wood is currently recruiting for a Director in its Strategy and Development team (Europe and Middle East) to lead our strategy and ...
Title : Site Engineer - Overhead Lines Requisition ID :Work Location :GB-Renfrewshire-Inverkip Department / Discipline : Engineering - Civil Position Type : Staff / Permanent Professional & Technical Overview / Responsibilities Wood Transmission and Distribution Business require a Site Engineer with extensive experience in Overhead Lines to support on a OHL Dismantling Project on the west coast...
Electrical Supervior 36799BR Wrexham Water Job Description You will support and supervise the project team in coordinating the M&E aspects of a wide range of water and wastewater projects, including liaising with suppliers and subcontractors, and overseeing their activities. You will also carry out on-site installation and commissioning relating to electrical elements of these projects. Prepara...
Title : Principal Civil Engineer Requisition ID :Work Location :GB-London Department / Discipline : Engineering - Civil Position Type : Staff / Permanent Overview / Responsibilities Wood is currently recruiting for a Principal Civil Engineer in our London office in Canary Wharf. You will be a leading member of a team of engineers working on multiple infrastructure projects, including but not li...
Commercial Finance Lead 39200BR Peterborough Water Job Description We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Commercial Finance Leads to join the team in Peterborough. Overview: The Finance Lead is responsible for the provision and interpretation of financial and management information to support and inform the Business Unit team in the day to day management of the business. As part of...
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