Civil Engineers
Civil engineers undertake research and design, direct construction and manage the operation and maintenance of civil and mining engineering structures.
More about this Career
Average Salary
£42266
New workers start around £25880. Normal pay is £42266 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to £63581.
Jobs
2567
Job counts include both employed and self-employed persons, 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
Soft Skills
Soft skills are non-technical skills that include how you interact with colleagues, solve problems, and manage your work
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Reading Comprehension
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Speaking
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Critical Thinking
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Active Listening
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Writing
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Active Learning
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Monitoring
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Mathematics
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Learning Strategies
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Science
