Civil Engineering area is related to creating, protecting, and improving the environment where people live. Professionals working on this area are civil engineers and they are required to complete engineering projects from design stages to construction and completion. They may construct or maintain tunnels, roads, bridges, airports and railways, making sure these projects meet construction standards.

Civil Engineering professionals usually perform many of the following tasks:
• Supervising procedures.
• Ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Developing designs.
•   Liaising with other professionals like consulting engineers.
• Approving project drawings.

• Being able to analyse large amounts of data.
• Having IT skills.
• Being able to work with a team.
• Having good knowledge of relevant legal regulations.
• Being methodical.
• Having project management skills.
• Having leadership skills.
• Being creative and proactive.
• Having good communication skills.
• Having math skills.

Civil Engineering posts usually require applicants having a three-year Bachelor of Engineering or four-year Masters degree in civil engineering. These courses require three A levels and five GCSE´s (A-C) in science and math. Technicians working on this industry can become civil engineers by studying a BTEC Higher National Diploma or Higher National Certificate, or foundation degree in civil engineering.

The Institution of Structural Engineers and the Institution of Civil Engineers offer mature candidate schemes for adults who want to be incorporated or chartered engineers.