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Civil engineers work for contractors, consultants, local authorities, Government departments, railways, water companies, etc.
Consulting civil engineers are involved in the planning and design of new structures while contracting civil engineers oversee the actual construction process.
What civil engineers do
- reach agreement with external clients or internal management on schemes for new facilities
- agree plans with architects or consulting engineers
- supervise the operations of contractors on site to ensure that the organisation receives value for money and quality up to specification
- oversee the budget and negotiate any additional costs with contractors.
Key skills
- sound technical skills
- ability to maintain an overview of entire projects while continuing to attend to detailed technicalities
- good verbal and written communication skills
- negotiating skills
- management ability and supervisory skills.
Training to be a civil engineer
Training is in line with the requirements of the Institution of Civil Engineers and leads to incorporated or chartered engineer status. It includes design, site management, safety and project management.
Salaries
Starting salaries range from £19,000 to £23,000, averaging at around £22,000.
