Title: So what does a civil engineer do, exactly? | Guardian Careers | The Guardian
Headings: So what does a civil engineer do, exactly?
So what does a civil engineer do, exactly?
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Content: She is currently working in east London on the Crossrail project. "There's no such thing as a typical day. My role basically involves translating designs on to the construction site, so my time is split between the office and the site, where I supervise and check the construction activities. "Every project is different: I currently work a 50-hour, five-day week. In a year's time I could be working nights in another part of the country. But there are options to suit everyone – if I wanted a more traditional job, I could move into engineering design. "It's a very rewarding job – there's a great sense of teamwork that comes through creating something and facing challenges together. If you enjoy working with people to help solve problems that affect wider society, then go for it. The industry is all about jumping in and trying new solutions."