Career guide
Civil Engineer
Plan and deliver the infrastructure a country runs on.
What the work involves
Civil engineers design, build and maintain bridges, railways, water systems and buildings. The role mixes technical design with site work, regulation and coordinating large groups of people over long timescales.
Skills it relies on
- Structural analysis
- Project management
- Technical drawing
- Site coordination
- Regulatory knowledge
Degrees that lead here
These are the subjects most commonly studied for this career. They are general guidance — always check what a specific course requires with the university itself.