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Your guide to careers in civil and structural engineering.
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Grand design: a new European pharmaceutical HQ
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Testing the water: improving waterworks in Romania
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Shades of glory: protection from the sun
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Making the link: connecting Kent’s bus routes
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You don’t have to have an engineering degree to work in civil engineering. Judith Cohen, who has a degree in geography, discusses how she became an assistant transport planner at Ramboll Whitbybird and shares her plans for the future.
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It’s the subject on everyone’s lips but the array of issues in sustainability can get a little confusing. Fortunately there’s an expert on hand to explain the key terms.
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Adam Nicholls project managed a scheme to relieve congestion near Milton Keynes. Everybody hates double mini-roundabouts so he was delighted to be able to replace some with signalised crossroads.
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In her first position after university, Liesl Fox worked on Ireland’s largest civil engineering project: the Dublin Port Tunnel. She explains the important role she played in the final stages of its construction.
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Kate Jones gets stuck into the structures of her first major design project: Brighton’s New England Quarter. She explains her involvement in this mixed-use development with forward-looking, ecofriendly elements.
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Chris Scott, CEng FICE, describes his steps to career success. He discusses the growth of his expertise throughout his time at Black & Veatch and his decision to move into project management.
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It’s unusual for airports and water projects to overlap, but that’s exactly the situation at London City Airport. Senior engineer Will Hellyer explains how he used innovative techniques to construct an extension.
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Civil engineering and environmental awareness once seemed mortal enemies. Nicole Lazarus explains how she managed to combine the two by promoting sustainable living.
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The Channel Tunnel Rail Link is one of the most ambitious public transport projects of recent years. But building in the heart of London brings an array of challenges; Adrian St.John explains how he overcame them.
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Starting your career in civil and structural engineering is not just about finding a job: it’s as much about finding the right employer for you. There are so many employment options that it’s essential to decide what kind of organisation would suit you best.
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Steps to a successful civil engineering career: Andrew Mackay, CEng MIHT, a principal engineer at Jacobs, discusses his career progression.
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For success in your civil or structural engineering career, set your sights on a professional qualification. Target employers that offer support and training to help you on your way to accreditation with ICE, IStructE or even ICES.
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Civil and structural engineering professionals are regarded around the world. Whether you want to become chartered or incorporated, there are several routes that will let you gain professional qualifications, no matter what your background.
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Civil and structural engineers can work anywhere in the world – from Malaysia to Mozambique. If you’d like to work abroad, make sure you choose an employer with an international presence.
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There's quite a difference between student life and working as a professional engineer and it can be tricky to adjust. But there are ways to make it easier and set you squarely on the path to career success.
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What you do in your engineering career depends on which phase of the project cycle you want to work in. Discover where a civil engineer fits in the lifecycle of a project so you can choose the right role for you.
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It's a common misconception that civil engineering is a career that's limited to men, but in fact more women than ever before are joining the profession. Two recent graduates discuss their experiences.
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