Civil Engineers
Civil engineers undertake research and design, direct construction and manage the operation and maintenance of civil and mining engineering structures.
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£48,421
Average salary
New workers start around £28,212.84. Normal pay is £48,421 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to £73,198.54.
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Annual Openings
Job counts include both employed and self-employed persons in Cornwall, and do<br /> not distinguish between full and part-time jobs.
Daily Tasks
- Organises and establishes control systems to monitor operational efficiency and performance of materials and systems.
- Organises and plans projects, arranges work schedules, carries out inspection work and plans maintenance control.
- Designs structures such as roads, dams, bridges, railways, hydraulic systems, sewerage systems, industrial and other buildings and plans the layout of tunnels, wells and construction shafts.
- Designs foundations and earthworks.
- Determines and specifies construction methods, materials, quality and safety standards and ensures that equipment operation and maintenance comply with design specifications.
- Undertakes research and advises on soil mechanics, concrete technology, hydraulics, water and waste water treatment processes and other civil engineering matters.
Skills Employers Are Looking For
The number of unique job postings in your area that have listed this skill in the last year.
Skills
Job postings
Reading Comprehension
62
Speaking
55
Critical Thinking
55
Active Listening
53
Writing
53
Active Learning
53
Monitoring
51
Mathematics
46
Learning Strategies
41
Science
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