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Civil Engineers

Civil engineers undertake research and design, direct construction and manage the operation and maintenance of civil and mining engineering structures.

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.

£24,552

Entry Level Salary

£39,721.99

Average Salary

£61,664.01

Potential Salary

Number of Jobs

435

Past two years

242

This year

1948

7 year projection

What are the key skills for this job?

What course level do I need to study?

Required Level

Requirement Percent

Level 0

1%

Level 1

2%

Level 2

4%

Level 3

13%

Level 4-5 (Higher Education)

13%

Level 6 (Bachelors)

36%

Level 7 (Masters or equivalent)

26%

Level 8 (Doctorate)

5%

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