Civil Engineering Career

This web page is designed to help you decide if you would like to start a Civil Engineering career, the salary expectations, general tasks as well as the type of person it would suit.

Who would suit this role?

If you have an ambition to design and build, along with a creative streak and an ability to think innovatively, then a Civil Engineering role might suit you. The kind of skills that would benefit this role are:

  • Great communication skills
  • An ability to problem solve
  • An aptitude for maths, science and IT
  • A good grasp of budget management

If you think you match these skills and you love a fast paced environment thriving on the pressure then you should look into a career in Civil Engineering.

What does this role entail?

A Civil Engineering role could involve the planning, design, construction and maintenance of infrastructures. A Civil Engineer could work in the sectors of Water, Rail, Highways, Building Construction and even Maritime. Some of the central responsibilities are:

  • Working with a client to plan a project
  • Reviewing that plan through analysis and testing, using surveying tools
  • Creating of blueprints
  • Cost analysis
  • Management of the project from start to finish
  • Ensuring legal compliance as well as health and safety standards

Progression and salary

You will need an engineering or master’s degree to become a Civil Engineer. A starting salary for this kind of role is around £20,000 rising to £35,000 + car allowances with experience. You could then go on to become a member of the Institution of Civil Engineers who average a salary of around £49,000. An ICE fellow can even rise to a salary of over £80,000.

Send us your CV today

If you are interested in a Civil Engineering career click here, register with us and upload your up to date CV. We will then contact you if we find a suitable role. You can also search our current civil engineering roles below.

Jobs

  1. Senior Quantity Surveyor

    SK/R/090792

    Area: UK

    Sector: Water

    Salary: Market related

  2. Civil Engineer

    SK/R/090788

    Area: Manchester

    Sector: Civil Engineering

    Salary: Market related

  3. Safety and Risk Consultant - Civil Engineering

    SK/R/090766

    Area: South West

    Sector: Civil Engineering

    Salary: Competitive

  4. Civil Engineer / Senior Civil Engineer

    SK/R/090683

    Area: Glasgow

    Sector: Civil Engineering

    Salary: Competitive

  5. Derbyshire County Council Drainage Engineer

    SK/R/090722

    Area: East Midlands

    Sector: Civil Engineering

    Salary: Market Rate

  6. Senior Water Engineer

    SK/R/090572

    Area: Ireland

    Sector: Civil Engineering

    Salary: Competitive plus excellent benefits

  7. Senior Civil Structural Engineer

    SK/R/090668

    Area: Plymouth

    Sector: Civil Engineering

    Salary: Market related

  8. Systems Engineer

    SK/R/090629

    Area: UK

    Sector: Nuclear

    Salary: Market Rate

  9. Lead Proposals Engineer

    SK/R/090604

    Area: Kent

    Sector: Water

    Salary: £70k - 85k per year

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