Title: What can I do with a civil engineering degree? | Prospects.ac.uk
Headings: Civil engineering
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Content: Casual, hands-on construction work and administrative jobs may be available, but many employers offer structured work experience opportunities. Search for placements and find out more about work experience and internships. 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. You can also work for employers involved in the production, storage and distribution of electricity, gas and water. Vacancies arise across the UK and overseas, with a range of contractors and consultancies. 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. Find information on employers in engineering and manufacturing, property and construction, and other job sectors. Skills for your CV
Studying civil engineering provides you with a range of technical skills valued by employers in various sectors, including engineering, construction and property. With a solid grasp of science, mathematics and technology, you'll learn to design, create and build structures efficiently, making best use of available resources and techniques.