What does a civil engineer do?

Depending on whether you are a contractor or a consultant, work activities can include:

• undertaking technical and feasibility studies including site investigations

• using a range of computer software for developing detailed designs

• undertaking complex calculations

• liaising with clients and a variety of professionals including architects and subcontractors

• compiling job specs and supervising tendering procedures

• resolving design and development problems

• managing budgets and project resources

• scheduling material and equipment purchases and deliveries

• making sure the project complies with legal requirements, especially health and safety

• assessing the sustainability and environmental impact of projects

• ensuring projects run smoothly and structures are completed within budget and on time