CAREER

Consulting civil engineers can work on a variety of projects while gaining experience and working towards chartered status.

Scope for gaining experience in different areas is usually down to the nature of your employer rather than the actual size. This means it is essential to fully research the industry and the approach of individual companies.

Careers can develop in a number of ways and some employers may offer the flexibility to choose a specialist area of work. To develop your career at a fast pace, geographical mobility is useful. With experience, it is possible to work abroad if you are employed by a large, multinational company.

Employers vary as to how they develop and promote engineers, but generally graduates begin at graduate engineer level. Once charter ship has been achieved, promotion to senior engineer level is possible, followed by principal engineer level with further experience.

Job titles for more senior positions will vary between employers. Progress may be possible beyond these roles. You may find that your career prospects are negatively affected if you do not gain chartered status.