Civil Engineers

A Civil Engineer designs and supervises large construction projects such as public buildings, roads, and waterways. Designs projects that meet the needs of users and the public and are structurally sound. Addresses environmental and land use issues in project design. May specialize in a particular aspect of design and construction, or a particular type of construction, such as transportation systems.

About this Career

Average Salary

£35,679

New workers start at around £21,050. Normal pay is £35,679 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to £54,708

Annual Openings

63

Job counts include both employed and self-employed persons in London, and do not distinguish between full and part-time jobs

Daily Tasks

  • Organises and establishes control systems to monitor operational efficiency and performance of materials and systems.
  • Organises and plans projects, arranges work schedules, carries out inspection work and plans maintenance control.
  • Designs structures such as roads, dams, bridges, railways, hydraulic systems, sewerage systems, industrial and other buildings and plans the layout of tunnels, wells and construction shafts.
  • Designs foundations and earthworks.
  • Determines and specifies construction methods, materials, quality and safety standards and ensures that equipment operation and maintenance comply with design specifications.
  • Undertakes research and advises on soil mechanics, concrete technology, hydraulics, water and waste water treatment processes and other civil engineering matters.

Skills Employers are looking for

Skills Importance
Reading Comprehension 62%
Speaking 55%
Critical Thinking 55%
Active Listening 53%
Writing 53%
Active Learning 53%
Monitoring 51%
Mathematics 46%
Learning Strategies 41%
Science 30%

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