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As a building or civil engineering technician, you’ll give help and support to engineers, surveyors and architects on construction projects. Read on to learn more about a career as a building or civil engineering technician and what you should study at uni to work in this field.
A role as a building or civil engineering technician usually means working in both an office environment and on project construction sites to assist with technical aspects of building projects. You could work on a variety of projects from the building of bridges and apartment blocks to multi-story car parks and hotel complexes.
You’ll work closely with engineering and construction teams and use your technical skills to provide necessary support and help, for example by making designs using computer-aided design (CAD) software. It can be a well-paid role and often acts as a stepping stone to becoming a fully qualified engineer. It’s a highly rewarding role for those who enjoy engineering and construction.
Daily tasks will vary but could involve:
The average salary for a building and civil engineering technician in the UK is £30,680. Graduates start at around £29,000.
Building and civil engineering technicians do a lot of their work in an office environment, but there is often the need to travel to construction and project sites. You may also need to travel for client meetings. International travel will only be a requirement if your employer or client is based abroad.
There are opportunities to work from home as a building or civil engineering technician.
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