Civil engineer - job market

As a civil engineer, you’ll research, design and manage construction projects such as structures like buildings, railways, roads and bridges. You may work as a consulting engineer or contracting engineer. Learn more about a career as a civil engineer and what you should study at uni to qualify.

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Who are the top employers of civil engineers?

You’ll find most civil engineer vacancies in construction and engineering firms, ranging in size from local to multinational.

Employers could be involved in several areas, including:
  • House and flat construction
  • Large-scale public projects, like airport design
  • Commercial projects
  • Transport
  • Energy
  • Regeneration
  • Private finance initiative (PFI) projects

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