Engineering (Civil) University of Aberdeen

Overview

At a Glance

Civil Engineering is concerned with creative use of engineering principles and science to shape and improve our lives and our environment.

The work of the Civil Engineer centres on sustainable design for the built and natural environment, both onshore and offshore.

If you are interested in making lasting, positive improvements to society, in sustainable design for the protection of the natural environment on land or at sea, in improving the quality of life for millions of people using novel building techniques and materials, then Civil Engineering is the career choice for you.

The interdisciplinary content of the curriculum and focus on practical applications and value to industry and society of the Engineering (Civil) programme of the University of Aberdeen provide our students with the necessary intellectual and transferrable skills for a career in a number of industries.

Our teaching is supported by our excellent workshop and laboratories, with state-of-the-art equipment, including some of Scotland’s very best hydraulic equipment.

Careers

Civil Engineering graduates are sought after in a wide variety of industries and business sectors. Civil Engineering graduates work in civil and structural companies, working on site, in design offices, project management, buildings and environmental engineering. Civil Engineers function very well in both onshore civil engineering sectors as well as the oil and gas energy sectors. In addition, as with any other discipline within our School, graduates benefit from processing skills in logical analysis, problem solving, management and communication which allow them to find employment outside the civil engineering discipline.

Many graduate jobs are open to students studying any subject area.

Career Opportunities

• Assistant Structural Engineer

• Graduate Civil Engineer

• Graduate Riser Engineer

• Graduate Structural Engineer

• Offshore Structural Engineer

• Trainee Field Engineer