Civil Engineering

• Undertaking technical and feasibility studies including site investigations
• Using a range of computer software for developing detailed designs
• Undertaking complex calculations
• Liaising with clients and a variety of professionals including architects and subcontractors
• Compiling job specs and supervising tendering procedures
• Resolving design and development problems
• Managing budgets and project resources
• Scheduling material and equipment purchases and deliveries
• Making sure the project complies with legal requirements, especially health and safety
• Assessing the sustainability and environmental impact of projects
• Ensuring projects run smoothly and structures are completed within budget and on time

• Construction companies (both consultants and contractors)
• Local authorities and government departments
• Rail companies
• Utility companies

If you have completed a B.Tech., you can gain an incorporated engineer (IEng) status. If you completed a B.Tech. plus a masters, you can acquire chartered engineer (CEng) status. Both titles will help career prospects, but chartered engineers are often more sought after by employers.

Employers seek graduates who are commercially aware and capable of working well within a team environment. Other key skills include:

• Sound mathematical, scientific and IT skills
• The ability to think methodically and to manage projects
• Problem-solving skills
• Ability to work to deadlines and within budgets
• Ability to maintain an overview of entire projects while continuing to attend to detailed technicalities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Negotiating, supervisory and leadership skills
• Complete knowledge of relevant legislation