Position: Civil Engineer / Structural Engineer / Geotechnical Engineer / Transportation Engineer / Water Engineer
Employer: To Be Announced (TBA)
Country: United Kingdom
Employment Type: Full-Time
Occupation Code: SOC 2121 – Civil Engineers
Salary: From £50,400 Gross Per Year for Standard-Rate Skilled Worker Sponsorship, subject to applicable immigration rules
Working Hours: Full-Time – According to Employment Contract
Accommodation: Provided
Meals: Provided During Working Days
Visa Sponsorship: Available for Eligible Candidates
Skilled Worker Visa Assistance: Provided
WORK AS A CIVIL ENGINEER IN THE UNITED KINGDOM
Applications are now open for qualified Civil Engineers interested in full-time employment in the United Kingdom.
Opportunities may be available with engineering consultancies, construction companies, infrastructure contractors, transportation businesses, water companies and organisations involved in major residential, commercial and public infrastructure projects.
Positions may include:
- Civil Engineer
- Structural Engineer
- Geotechnical Engineer
- Transportation Engineer
- Water Engineer
- Building Services Engineer
- Infrastructure Engineer
- Site Engineer
- Project Engineer
Candidates will be matched with positions according to their education, professional experience and technical background.
AVAILABLE LOCATIONS
Opportunities may be available throughout the United Kingdom, including:
- London
- Birmingham
- Manchester
- Leeds
- Liverpool
- Bristol
- Sheffield
- Newcastle
- Glasgow
- Edinburgh
The final workplace will depend on the employer and available project.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Civil Engineers may be involved in planning, designing, developing, constructing and maintaining infrastructure and building projects.
Responsibilities may include:
- Preparing engineering designs
- Reviewing technical drawings
- Conducting engineering calculations
- Preparing specifications
- Analysing project requirements
- Assessing construction sites
- Supporting infrastructure projects
- Preparing project documentation
- Coordinating with contractors
- Monitoring construction progress
- Reviewing materials and construction methods
- Identifying engineering problems
- Developing technical solutions
- Preparing reports
- Supporting health and safety requirements
- Monitoring quality standards
- Attending project meetings
- Communicating with clients and stakeholders
STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING
Candidates working within structural engineering may assist with the design and assessment of buildings and structures.
Projects may include:
- Residential developments
- Commercial buildings
- Industrial facilities
- Bridges
- Public infrastructure
- Transport structures
Responsibilities may include analysing loads, reviewing structural drawings, assessing materials and ensuring designs comply with applicable standards.
TRANSPORT & INFRASTRUCTURE
Transportation and infrastructure engineers may work on:
- Roads
- Highways
- Railways
- Bridges
- Transport networks
- Drainage systems
- Public infrastructure
Engineers may assist with planning, design, construction supervision and project management.
WATER & ENVIRONMENTAL INFRASTRUCTURE
Civil Engineers may also work on water-related infrastructure.
Projects can include:
- Water distribution
- Drainage
- Flood management
- Wastewater systems
- Water treatment infrastructure
- Sustainable drainage
SITE WORK
Some Civil Engineers divide their working time between offices and construction sites.
Site responsibilities may include:
- Inspecting construction activities
- Monitoring progress
- Reviewing engineering drawings
- Checking construction quality
- Identifying technical problems
- Coordinating with contractors
- Recording project information
- Attending site meetings
Appropriate personal protective equipment must be used when visiting construction sites.
QUALIFICATIONS
Candidates will normally require a relevant university-level qualification in an area such as:
- Civil Engineering
- Structural Engineering
- Construction Engineering
- Geotechnical Engineering
- Transportation Engineering
- Water Engineering
- Another closely related engineering discipline
Individual employers may have additional education, experience or professional-registration requirements.
EXPERIENCE
Graduate, intermediate and experienced candidates may be considered depending on the vacancy.
Applicants should provide complete information about:
- Education
- Engineering experience
- Previous projects
- Engineering software
- Technical specialisms
- Professional memberships
- Licences or registrations
- English-language ability
SALARY
From £50,400 Gross Per Year
For standard-rate Skilled Worker sponsorship, the current UK occupation-specific going rate for SOC 2121 Civil Engineers is £50,400 per year, based on a 37.5-hour working week.
The exact salary will depend on the employer, experience, responsibilities and immigration requirements.
Some applicants may qualify under different Skilled Worker salary provisions. Any applicable reduced going rate must be determined according to the applicant’s individual immigration circumstances.
ACCOMMODATION & MEALS
Accommodation will be arranged for successful employees under the recruitment package.
Accommodation may include shared apartments, shared houses or other employer-arranged accommodation.
Full details of any costs or deductions will be disclosed before acceptance.
Meals will also be provided during scheduled working days according to employer arrangements.
SKILLED WORKER VISA SPONSORSHIP
Civil Engineering is an eligible Higher Skilled occupation under the UK’s Skilled Worker immigration system.
Eligible international candidates selected by an approved UK sponsor may receive assistance with the Skilled Worker visa process.
Candidates must satisfy the applicable requirements concerning:
- Eligible occupation
- Genuine job offer
- Approved sponsor
- Certificate of Sponsorship
- Salary
- English language
- Qualifications where required
- Other immigration requirements
Visa sponsorship does not guarantee visa approval.
APPLICATION & INTERVIEW PROCESS
Candidates should complete the online application form and provide accurate information concerning their education and engineering experience.
Shortlisted candidates may be invited to participate in interviews in Asia or the United Kingdom, depending on employer and recruitment arrangements.
Candidates should not purchase flights or make travel arrangements until formally invited and legally eligible to travel.
POSITION SUMMARY
Position: Civil Engineer
SOC Code: 2121
Employment: Full-Time
Standard Going Rate: From £50,400 Gross Per Year
Accommodation: Provided
Meals: Provided During Working Days
Visa Sponsorship: Available for Eligible Candidates
Skilled Worker Visa Assistance: Provided
Employer: TBA
APPLY FOR CIVIL ENGINEERING JOBS IN THE UK
Qualified Civil Engineers interested in developing their careers in the United Kingdom are invited to submit an application.
Complete the application form and wait to be contacted if your application is shortlisted.
Submitting an application does not guarantee an interview, employment, Certificate of Sponsorship or UK visa. Final employment is subject to employer selection, qualifications, experience, a formal employment contract, applicable Skilled Worker salary requirements and approval by the relevant UK authorities.