Title: Civil engineer | Explore careers | National Careers Service
Headings: Civil engineer
Civil engineer
Alternative titles for this job include Engineering consultant
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Civil engineer
Civil engineer
Alternative titles for this job include Engineering consultant
Civil engineers design and manage construction projects, from bridges and buildings to transport links and sports stadiums. Average salary (a year)
£24,000 Starter
to
£80,000 Experienced
Typical hours (a week)
40 to 42 a week
You could work
evenings / weekends occasionally
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How to become
How to become a civil engineer
You can get into this job through: a university course
a college course
an apprenticeship
working towards this role
University
You can do a foundation degree, higher national diploma or degree in civil engineering. Many universities specialise in particular areas of civil engineering, like: structural engineering
environmental engineering
coastal engineering
Some courses include a work placement, which can be useful for making industry contacts to help find work after you finish your studies. You can apply for a postgraduate master's award in civil engineering if you've got a related degree like maths, science or geology. Entry requirements
You'll usually need: 2 or 3 A levels, or equivalent, including maths and a science for a degree
a degree in a relevant subject for postgraduate study
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College
You can take a higher national certificate (HNC) or diploma (HND) at college, which may help you to find work as a trainee engineer. You'll do further training on the job to qualify.