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Careers in Civil Engineering
Careers in Civil Engineering
A career in Civil Engineering appeals to a broad range of people, it offers so much as a profession and draws on a diverse range of both artistic and scientific talents.
One reason that young engineers give for choosing civil engineering is 'variety'. Working within the civil engineering industry could mean working in an office environment on designs at a computer, or you could be working out on site, leading teams, solving problems and literally being 'hands-on'. In the 2004 ICE salary survey, civil engineers reported a high degree of job satisfaction with 71% being satisfied with their employer and 75% being satisfied with their present role.
The rewards are high, apart from improving the quality of our lives in the UK, there are also many challenges to be found in the developing world, where basic requirements such as clean water, sustainable energy and waste disposal have to be looked at for large sections of the population.
Civil engineers are needed to help populations rebuild or maintain the conditions that will keep them alive, after natural disasters such as earthquakes and floods, during droughts as well as at times of war.
Joseph Roberts, Assistant Engineer - UK Central, Scott Wilson Ltd was recently asked about his experience working for Scott Wilson, multi-disciplinary international design and engineering consultancy for the built and natural environments.
Joseph said: "I wanted to be a Civil Engineer because I wanted to do something real, something that would be useful and something that paid well! I've worked for Scott Wilson since 2005 and so far my skills have been put to use throughout the UK and Ireland.
"Within the first two weeks with the company I was sent out to Dublin to complete some design work on a major highways scheme. Since then I've worked on widening the M1 as well as spending 8 months working on site in Cornwall, helping to complete the much needed A30 Bodmin to Indian Queens improvement. Many of my friends from Uni have been posted overseas and the opportunities to travel in the industry are excellent. I also really appreciate Scott Wilson's flexible hours which mean I can start early and finish early, important when you want to make the most of your evenings.
"Through my involvement with the ICE I was selected to be one of the President's Apprentices, involved in promoting the industry throughout the East Midlands. Scott Wilson have supported me throughout my training and I have a clear route to a professional qualification which will help towards becoming a future leader within the industry."
For more information on a career in Civil Engineering log on to the ICE web site at: http://www.ice.org.uk/education/careers_in_civil_engineering/index.asp
Notes: The A30 Bodmin to Indian Queens was the first major Highways Agency scheme to be procured via the Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) route. It comprises 11.5km of new dual carriageway with two grade separated junctions and nine major structures. The western half of the existing A30 crosses the Goss Moor, the largest wetland and heathland complex in South West England; it is a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and a Special Area of Conservation (SAC). The route of this section of the scheme is aligned to the north of Goss Moor, removing most of the trunk road from the SAC. Part of the old A30 will be replaced by new facilities for walkers, cyclists and horseriders.
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