Global Career Civil Engineering

Broad study area- (career related) Engineering Career- Civil Engineering

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Future growth indicators and Prospects-

Indicative salaries (per year) in the ‘country of study’ post-completion of degree

Study level	Starting salary UK (Per year in Pounds)	Starting salary Australia (Per year in Australian Dollars)	Starting salary Canada (Per year in Canadian Dollars)
After Bachelor’s degree	GBP 20,000-30,000	AUD 80,000- 90,000	CAD 45,000-50,000
After Master’s degree	GBP 40,000-50,000	AUD 90,000-1,00,000	CAD 50,000-65,000

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Career Outcomes and Tasks

(performed by those pursuing career)

Determines construction methods, materials and quality standards
Drafts and interprets specifications, drawings, plans, construction methods and procedures
Organises and directs site labour
Studies architectural and engineering drawings
Analyses structural systems for both static and dynamic loads

Details about career

Knowledge- (theoretical or practical understanding of a subject or knowledge areas)

Knowledge area / Skill level required (on a scale of 10)

Description

Engineering and technology

9 out of 10

Use engineering, science and technology to design and produce goods and services

Building and construction

8 out of 10

Materials, and methods used to construct or repair houses, buildings, or other structures like highways and roads

Technical design

8 out of 10

Design techniques, tools, and principles used to make detailed technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.

Mathematics

7 out of 10

Business principles involved in strategic planning, leadership, and coordinating people and resources

Administration and management

7 out of 10

Arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, or statistics

English language

6 out of 10

English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar

Skill- (soft skills, hard skills, domain-general, and domain-specific learnt skills)

Skill type / Skill level required (on a scale of 10)

Description

Mathematics

7 out of 10

Using Maths to solve problems

Reading comprehension

7 out of 10

Reading work related information

Operational analysis

7 out of 10

Understanding needs and product requirements to create a design

Critical thinking

6 out of 10

Thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem

Active learning

6 out of 10

Being able to use what you have learnt to solve problems now and again in the future

Systems analysis

6 out of 10

Figuring out how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect it

Abilities- (physical and mental abilities: functional, personal traits, attitudes, and knowledge-based abilities)

Abilities / Skill level required (on a scale of 10)

Description

Oral comprehension

7 out of 10

Listen to and understand what people say

Oral expression

7 out of 10

Communicate by speaking

Writing comprehension

7 out of 10

Read and understand written information

Mathematics

7 out of 10

Choose the right Maths method or formula to solve a problem

Problem spotting

7 out of 10

Notice when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong, even if you can't solve the problem

Deductive reasoning

7 out of 10

Use general rules to find answers or solve problems logically

Activities- (done on a regular basis in the job)

Activities / Skill level required (on a scale of 10)

Description

Making decisions and solving problems

8 out of 10

Using information to work out the best solution and solve problems

Planning and prioritising work

7 out of 10

Deciding on goals and putting together a detailed plan to get the work done

Thinking creatively

7 out of 10

Using your own ideas for developing, designing, or creating something new

Keeping your knowledge up-to-date

7 out of 10

Keeping up-to-date with technology and new ideas

Communicating within a team

7 out of 10

Giving information to co-workers by telephone, in writing, or in person

Coordinating the work of team

7 out of 10

Getting members of a group to work together to finish a task

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Designation(s) in the career-

Structural engineer

Geotechnical engineer

Environmental engineer

Marine engineer

Engineering manager

Design engineer

Water resource engineer

Building control surveyor

Demands in the career-

(physical and social demands)

Use electronic mail
Work with people in group or teams
Be very exact or highly accurate
Telephonic conversation or face-to-face interaction with people
Make decisions to have a large impact on other people

Values of the career- (Achievement, Independence, Relationships, Support, Working conditions, Recognition)

Work values / How important is it?

Description

Independence

8 out of 10

Using information to work out the best solution and solve problems

Working conditions

8 out of 10

Deciding on goals and putting together a detailed plan to get the work done

Writing comprehension

8 out of 10

Using your own ideas for developing, designing, or creating something new

Mathematics

7 out of 10

Keeping up-to-date with technology and new ideas

Problem spotting

6 out of 10

Giving information to co- workers by telephone, in writing, or in person

Study options at UG level (Bachelor’s)-

Country	Entry requirements & pre-requisites	Range of yearly fees	Starting salaries respective countries
UK	IELTS requirements: 6.5 o verall, with no lower than 6.0 in any one component Class 12th with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics	GBP 10,000-20,000	GBP 20,000-30,000
Australia	Class 12th with 75% for Central Board, or 80% for State Board TOEFL : 72 (With 18 in Speaking and Writing) IELTS : 6 (With 6.0 in Speaking and Writing) PTE : 50 (With 50 in Speaking and Writing)	AUD 40,500- 50,000	AUD 80,000-90,000
Canada	TOEFL : 87 IELTS : 6.5	CAD 30,000-40,000	CAD 45,000-50,000

Names of degrees with specializations (Bachelor’s)-

UK

Bachelor of Civil Engineering

Bachelor of Science (Building Surveying) (Hons.)

Bachelor of Engineering (Building Services engineering) (Hons.)

Bachelor of Engineering (Building Services and Sustainable Engineering) (Hons.)

Australia

Bachelor of Engineering (Civil and Environmental) (Hons.)

Bachelor of Engineering (Civil Engineering and Infrastructure) (Hons.)

Bachelor of Engineering (Civil & Construction Engineering)

Bachelor of Engineering (Hons.) (Civil and Structural)

Bachelor of Science (Civil and Structural Engineering)

Canada

Bachelor of Engineering (Civil Engineering – Management Sciences)

Bachelor of Engineering (Civil Engineering) (co-op)

Study options at PG level (Master’s)-

Country	Entry requirements & pre-requisites	Program duration	Range of yearly fees	Starting salaries respective countries
UK	Bachelor’s in the similar field IELTS: 7.5 TOEFL: 107	2 years	GBP 5,000-10,000	GBP 40,000-50,000
Australia	65% average in bachelor’s TOEFL – 94 IELTS - 7.0 PTE – 50	2 years	AUD 30,000-40,000	AUD 90,000-1,00,000
Canada	IELTS- 7.0 TOEFL- 93 MELAB- 85	2 years	CAD 50,000-60,000	CAD 50,000-65,000