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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