At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and build essential infrastructure like roads and bridges across Scotland.
- Company: Join a leading civil engineering firm dedicated to innovative public projects.
- Benefits: Competitive starting salary, funding for tuition, and pathways to chartership.
- Other info: Exciting career growth with opportunities for professional development and chartered status.
- Why this job: Make a tangible impact on communities while advancing your engineering career.
- Qualifications: Higher qualifications in Maths and Physics or Engineering Science required.
The predicted salary is between 28000 - 35000 £ per year.
Design and build roads, bridges, water systems and public infrastructure across Scotland. Physics or Engineering Science is essential for a career in civil engineering. Chartership (CEng) is the career goal.
Required Higher Qualifications
- Maths – Applications of Maths NOT accepted at any Scottish university
- Physics or Engineering Science
- English (C) at National 5 level
Route to Qualification
- Degree: BEng / MEng Civil Engineering (4 years at university or 5 years for MEng)
- Graduate Apprenticeship in Civil Engineering (Heriot‑Watt) – 4–5 years, employer‑funded
Professional Registration
To practise as a civil engineer in Scotland you must register with the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE). Registration is required by law and must be maintained through continuing professional development.
Salary
Newly qualified civil engineers can expect a starting salary of £28,000–£35,000. With 5–10 years of experience, the range broadens to £45,000–£65,000. Chartered status (CEng) typically unlocks higher earnings.
Tuition and Funding
Scottish‑domiciled students applying through UCAS can receive tuition fees funded by SAAS for undergraduate degrees. Apprenticeships are funded through Skills Development Scotland.
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