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Discover a career in
the civil industry as a…
CIVIL
ENGINEER
A civil engineer is the designer, constructor and problem solver of all things civil. They put the theory learned in a degree into practice to build and maintain civil infrastructure.
THE ROLE
Using your degree in civil engineering, you will join the workforce as a civil engineer and start turning all that theory into real world practice. You will design, construct and maintain the roads, bridges, railways, tunnels, structures and utilities our world and society relies upon.
THE CAREER
WHERE WILL YOU WORK?
Everywhere! You could be designing and or working on roads, bridges, dams, pipelines, railway lines, tunnels, farms (including wind and solar), golf courses, houses and building sites… the options in civil go on!
WHO WILL EMPLOY YOU?
You will have a lot of options. Small, medium and large businesses, local councils, and government agencies all need civil engineers. You can choose to focus on the design or construction side… or do both!
HOW SAFE IS IT?
As an engineer you might be on site, but civil engineering is very safe.
IS THE WORK TECHNICALLY HARD?
There is no denying it, civil engineering is a complex role.
IS THE WORK PHYSICALLY HARD?
There is normally no ‘on-the tools’ work for a civil engineer, but you will be out and about looking at the project.
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THE TRAINING
IS THERE TRAINING PROVIDED AND WILL IT COST YOU?
To be a civil engineer, you will have to have a degree, but after that, there are special courses in Project management. There are a lot of short courses can be done through the Institute of Civil Infrastructure.
IS THERE A QUALIFICATION?
You will have a degree, but can then do specialist qualifications, such as estimating, contracts or project management.
REQUIREMENTS
WHO IS SUITED TO THE JOB?
Engineers are people who like solving problems. Engineering is actually quite creative…the real solutions are a mixture of theory and practicality.
HOW OLD DO YOU HAVE TO BE TO START?
You can start in the industry from the earliest legal minimum working age. Many people start working while still doing their degree.
HOW OLD DO YOU HAVE TO BE TO START?
Entry to a university to study civil engineering will require solid maths and science scores. However, many pathways can be taken, such as working for a while and then doing mature age entry.
ARE THERE ANY PREREQUISITES TO STARTING?
A degree in civil engineering or related field like structural engineering.
THE FUTURE
IS THERE A FUTURE CAREER?
Yes! Engineering skills are highly sought after, and a great career pathway in the civil industry. Many senior people and business owners in the industry have been civil engineers.
WILL YOU HAVE TO MOVE AROUND?
It’s your call when you choose between jobs as some employers have projects in different locations. The world is your playground.
CAN YOU GET MORE SKILLS LATER?
Yes, if you want to. There are specialist technical, business and management courses you can do. It’s your call what you do and how far you go!
CAN YOU GO TO UNI ONE DAY?
You can start in the industry and cross over to do a uni degree in civil engineering.
HOW DO I GET STARTED?
To do the engineering work required of the role, you will need an engineering qualification.