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Careers in Curriculum

Trust Career Adviser

Part of the Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy Trust

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Civil Engineering

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What do Civil Engineering graduates do?

Just over half (64%) of civil engineering graduates are working as engineering professionals.

Other popular jobs include:

  • architects,
  • chartered architectural technologists,
  • planning officers,
  • surveyors and construction professionals,
  • science,
  • engineering and production technicians,
  • production managers and directors,
  • CAD,
  • drawing and architectural technicians and conservation and environment professionals.

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Civil Engineering as a Career

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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.

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You can also work for employers involved in the production, storage and distribution of electricity, gas and water.

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Vacancies arise across the UK and overseas, with a range of contractors and consultancies.

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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.

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Jobs related to a Civil Engineering Degree

Job profile examples including Labour Market Information click on links below:

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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.

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£30,000 to £70,000

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40 to 42 a week

You could work: evenings / weekends

Will increase by 7% in the future

Civil Engineers is projected to grow 7% from 2021 to 2031

https://www.bls.gov/ooh/architecture-and-engineering/civil-engineers.htm

Civil Engineer

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Civil Engineer

  • consult and plan with the client
  • analyse and map data using computer modelling software
  • use computer aided design (CAD) to create blueprints
  • evaluate project costs, time and labour
  • check risks and environmental impact
  • prepare bids for tenders
  • report to clients and government agencies
  • monitor progress at each stage
  • make sure sites follow health and safety rule

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Studying a Civil Engineering degree develops transferable skills in:

  • Creative approach to problem solving.
  • Critical thinking skills.
  • Ability to interpret data.
  • Numeracy, IT and communication skills.
  • Analytical and decision-making abilities.
  • An awareness of ethical issues.

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Why study Civil Engineering?

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