Careers in Curriculum
Civil Engineering
What do Civil Engineering graduates do?
Just over half (64%) of civil engineering graduates are working as engineering professionals.
Other popular jobs include:
Typical Employers
As a qualified civil engineer, you can find work in a range of sectors, particularly in the construction sector, on buildings and large structures of all kinds, transport and communications infrastructure.
You can also work for employers involved in the production, storage and distribution of electricity, gas and water.
Vacancies arise across the UK and overseas, with a range of contractors and consultants.
There are also opportunities to work in-house for a variety of national and multinational organisations, particularly within the public sector. Local authorities, government departments and environmental organisations, for example, employ civil engineers to set up project specifications and draft tender documents.
Jobs related to a Civil Engineering Degree
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Jobs where your degree would be useful include:
Remember that many employers accept applications from graduates with any degree subject, so don't restrict your thinking to the jobs listed here.
Studying a Civil Engineering degree develops transferable skills in:
Why study Civil Engineering?