Civil Engineering Technician
Support civil engineers on infrastructure projects - roads, bridges, water, rail.
This UK civil engineering technician career guide covers what the role involves day to day, typical salary at each stage, the usual entry route, the skills employers expect, and related careers worth comparing.
Quick facts
- Starting salary
- £22,000 - £30,000
- Mid-career salary
- £32,000 - £45,000
- Senior salary
- £48,000 - £65,000
- Work environment
- Mix of office and site
- Time to entry
- 1 - 3 years (apprenticeship or HNC)
- Degree required
- Not required - HNC/HND or apprenticeship
- Category
- Engineering, Construction and Infrastructure
What a Civil Engineering Technician does
Support civil engineers on infrastructure projects - roads, bridges, water, rail.
- CAD Technician - Produce detailed drawings for civil projects.
- Setting Out Engineer - Translate designs into precise positions on site.
How to become a Civil Engineering Technician
- Look up Civil Engineering Technician roles on LinkedIn or Indeed and read 5 real job ads
- Talk to someone already working as a Civil Engineering Technician - even a 15-minute call helps
- Find one beginner course or qualification used by people in this role
- Build one small piece of evidence you've explored this (project, shadowing, short course)
- Apply to one entry-level role or related opportunity within the next month
Key skills
- CAD
- Maths
- Site awareness
- Technical drawing