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Civil engineer
Civil engineers design bridges, transport, water and building structures. You need GCSE maths and science, A-level maths and physics or engineering, then a accredited MEng or BEng with ICE training, or a degree apprenticeship. Grad schemes with contractors and consultancies lead to technician then engineer roles.
Stages
- 1
GCSE choices
Maths, English and science at grade 4+.
- 2
A-level or equivalent
Maths and physics. Further maths or design technology helps.
- 3
University or degree apprenticeship
Accredited civil engineering degree or degree apprenticeship with an employer.
- 4
Work experience
Site visits, engineering clubs, or CAD projects.
- 5
Internships and insight
Summer placements with contractors when advertised.
- 6
Graduate schemes
Graduate civil engineer schemes with ICE support.
- 7
First role
Graduate engineer working toward chartered status.
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Questions
Site or office?
Both. Early careers often rotate between design office and site supervision.
Where do entry requirements come from?
Prospects publishes the baseline for this role. Always confirm on the live page before you apply.
Does Navigait list every vacancy for this path?
No. We surface live posts from public employer boards. If a scheme is closed, the board stays empty rather than showing invented roles.