Civil Engineers
Code: 17-2051.00
Bright Outlook
Zone 4
Median Annual Salary
£100,840
Range: £68,240 - £163,220
Preparation & Education
Job Zone Four: High Preparation Needed
Job Zone 4
Industry Outlook
Bright
New job opportunities are very likely in the future.
Role Overview & What They Do
Perform engineering duties in planning, designing, and overseeing construction and maintenance of building structures and facilities, such as roads, railroads, airports, bridges, harbors, channels, dams, irrigation projects, pipelines, power plants, and water and sewage systems.
Also Known As (Alternative Job Titles)
City Engineer
Civil Engineer
County Engineer
Design Engineer
Engineer
Geotechnical Engineer
Licensed Engineer
Project Engineer
Railroad Design Consultant
Structural Engineer
Daily Duties & On-The-Job Tasks
- Direct engineering activities, ensuring compliance with environmental, safety, or other governmental regulations.
- Manage and direct the construction, operations, or maintenance activities at project site.
- Inspect project sites to monitor progress and ensure conformance to design specifications and safety or sanitation standards.
Technology, Tools & Software Stack
Computer aided design CAD software
Autodesk AutoCAD Civil 3D
Autodesk Revit
Presentation software
Microsoft PowerPoint
Analytical or scientific software
Procore software
The MathWorks MATLAB
Core Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Basic Skills
listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions
reading work related information
Problem Solving
noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
People and Technology Systems
figuring out how a system should work and how changes in the future will affect it
thinking about the pros and cons of different options and picking the best one
Engineering and Technology
design
product and service development
Math and Science
arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, or statistics
physics
Arts and Humanities
English language
Business
management
Verbal
communicate by speaking
communicate by writing
Ideas and Logic
make general rules or come up with answers from lots of detailed information
notice when problems happen
Math
choose the right type of math to solve a problem
add, subtract, multiply, or divide
Visual Understanding
quickly compare groups of letters, numbers, pictures, or other things
Personality & Work Styles
Top Interest: Realistic
People interested in this work like activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions.
Key Work Styles:
Leadership Orientation
Achievement Orientation
Intellectual Curiosity
Cautiousness
Integrity
Attention to Detail
Frequently Asked Questions About Civil Engineers
In the UK, the median annual salary for a Civil Engineers is £100,840. Starting salaries (10th percentile) typically begin around £68,240, while highly experienced professionals (90th percentile) can earn upwards of £163,220 depending on location and experience.
Entry as a Civil Engineers typically aligns with Job Zone 4 (Job Zone Four: High Preparation Needed). Most of these careers need a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.
Essential skills and tooling for a Civil Engineers include: Autodesk AutoCAD Civil 3D, Autodesk Revit, Microsoft PowerPoint, Procore software, The MathWorks MATLAB. Practitioners also benefit from strong analytical problem solving and communication skills.
New job opportunities are very likely in the future. (Industry demand rating: Bright).
Live UK Vacancies for Civil Engineers
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Salary Distribution
10th Percentile (Entry):
£68,240
Median Annual (Average):
£100,840
90th Percentile (Senior):
£163,220
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