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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.

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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 Buyer

    SK/R/092567

    Area: North West

    Sector: Water

    Salary: £47k - 55k per year + car allowance

  2. Senior Quantity Surveyor

    SK/R/092561

    Area: Aberdeen

    Sector: Power

    Salary: Market related

  3. Site Engineer

    SK/R/092562

    Area: Peterborough

    Sector: Civil Engineering

    Salary: Market related

  4. Senior EUSR Water Agent

    SK/R/092505

    Area: Surrey

    Sector: Other

    Salary: Competitive Hourly Rate - Inside IR35

  5. Principal Civil Structural Engineer

    SK/R/092511

    Area: UK

    Sector: Civil Engineering

    Salary: Market related

  6. Senior Structural Design Engineer

    SK/R/092469

    Area: North West

    Sector: Civil Engineering

    Salary: Market related

  7. Deputy Construction Manager

    SK/R/092461

    Area: UK

    Sector: Civil Engineering

    Salary: Competitive - Negotiable

  8. Quality Inspector

    SK/R/092391

    Area: Greater Manchester

    Sector: Construction

    Salary: £300 - 500 per day

  9. Civil Engineer

    SK/R/092364

    Area: Scotland

    Sector: Nuclear

    Salary: Market related

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Global Engineering Consultancy

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MWH Treatment

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Veolia Nuclear Solutions

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Simon Carves Engineering Ltd

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