Civil engineering is a varied profession vital to the design, construction and maintenance of all building projects; of the world’s buildings, roads, tunnels, bridges, dams, transport infrastructures and power stations - we could go on. In fact, you've probably seen for yourself the rate of building progress that's happening in Sheffield at the moment - just look at the ever-changing skyline and you'll see the work of civil engineers at play.
To become a civil engineer, you ideally need to have:
Kristian Denton, former Civil Engineering student
Picking the right course is the first step in your Civil Engineering career! Whether you choose a full-time study programme, join one of our university programmes or head straight into an Apprenticeship, we're sure to have something that suits you and your learning style.
All of our study programmes in this area contain and an element of practical work experience, and our tutors also aim to introduce students to the workplace through study visits to local civil engineering projects, visiting guest lecturers and employer-set live briefs.
You will also learn to use key tools that form the backbone of civil engineering, such as computer-aided design (CAD) software, digital levels, total stations and electric distance machines. This will ensure that you're confident and prepared for when you come to use these tools on the job.
Our tutors have strong links with employers in the region. There are currently a number of major construction and regeneration projects taking place in Sheffield, and these links have allowed students to gain vital experience through site visits to the developing Chinatown and the Heart of the City II. All of our learners are strongly advised to seek out relevant work experience and industry placements, as well as to take part in supervised site visits to local and nationally recognised.
All of our civil engineering study programmes are based at City Campus, where you will learn in dedicated subject-specific classrooms. You will also learn to use key tools that form the backbone of civil engineering, such as computer-aided design (CAD) software, digital levels, total stations and electric distance machines. This will ensure that you're confident and prepared for when you come to use these tools on the job.
At The Sheffield College, we know that work experience is vital in helping you to fully understand what you've been learning in the classroom and in making you stand out from the crowd when it comes to applying for jobs.
With construction projects in the UK on the rise, the employment opportunities within the civil engineering sector are also increasing. There are set to be almost 25,000 jobs available in the local Sheffield City Region by 2022, with over 7.5K vacancies coming up each year!
The average wage for those starting in the civil engineering industry is over £35,000 a year, so it can be a really rewarding career if you're willing to put in the work.
Whilst we offer a range of civil engineering programmes all the way up to university level, why not take a minute to find out a bit more about our Level 3 Construction & the Built Environment study programme?
Location: City Campus
The HNC Diploma in Civil Engineering is a work-related course, which is accredited by the construction industry, and professional institutions as the nationally recognised technician level qualification prior to university study. You will learn by relevant assessments that are based on realistic workplace situations and activities.
Choosing a career path when you've only just left school can seem like a daunting prospect, but our Careers Advice Team are on hand to offer you the best impartial careers guidance going.
They can help you to figure out the kind of jobs that you might enjoy based on your interests, skills and hobbies; or if you already have a pretty good idea of what you'd like to do in the future they can give you some pointers on how to go further and land your dream job.
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