Civil engineering explained
Civil engineers create, improve and protect the environment in which we live
Civil engineering is everything you see that's been built around us. It's about roads and railways, schools, offices, hospitals, water and power supply, and much more.
Civil engineers help make our villages, towns and cities work for the people that live there. Have a look at all our civil engineering projects and see for yourself the work that civil engineers do.
Learn about what impact civil engineering projects around the world have had on their local, and wider, communities.
Civil engineers come from all different backgrounds but they all spend years training, learning and getting qualifications.
If you want to be a civil engineer, have the right academic subjects and attitude you can start making your career choices right here.
If you're thinking of a career in civil engineering, we have courses and training personalised to your location, as well as membership advice.