Civil engineering technicians give technical support to engineers on construction projects.
£19,000 Starter
to£40,000 Experienced
45 to 47 a week
evenings / weekends on shifts
You can get into this job through:
You can do a foundation degree or higher national diploma in civil engineering.
You'll usually need:
You can take a college course that would teach you some of the skills needed to become an engineering technician. Relevant courses include:
Some knowledge of computer aided design (CAD) software would be useful, for example AutoCAD, PDS or Civil 3D, although courses will usually include options in CAD.
You may need:
You can complete a Level 3 civil engineering technician apprenticeship.
You'll usually need:
You can join the Institution of Civil Engineers for professional development opportunities.
You'll find more advice about careers in engineering from the Institution of Civil Engineers.
You'll need:
Depending on your specialist area, you could:
You could work in an office or on a construction site.
Your working environment may be outdoors in all weathers.
You may need to wear protective clothing.
With experience, you could progress to supervisory or site management roles, or specialise in particular areas of the job, like construction design or estimating.
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