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Frequently Asked Questions:

• How many Civil Engineering Assistant jobs are available on Pertemps?

  There are 49 Civil Engineering Assistant jobs available on Pertemps right now.

• What does a Civil Engineering Assistant do?

  Civil engineering technicians help design and execute construction plans and take on organisational tasks, for example in the planning and monitoring, and in bidding and invoicing of construction work. They also calculate material requirements and help with the purchasing and organising, to ensure the quality of the construction materials. Civil engineering technicians may perform technical tasks in civil engineering and develop and advise on policy implementing strategies for road works, traffic lights, sewerage and water management systems.

  Tasks required include:

  • Sets up apparatus and equipment and undertakes field and laboratory tests of soil and work materials.
  • Performs calculations and collects, records and interprets data.
  • Sets out construction site, supervises excavations and marks out position of building work to be undertaken.
  • Inspects construction materials and supervises work of contractors to ensure compliance with specifications and arranges remedial work as necessary.
  • Creates and designs plans (using computer aided software).
  • Estimates project costs.
  • Estimates timescales for project delivery.

• What are the entry requirements for a Civil Engineering Assistant?

  Entrants usually possess a relevant BTEC/SQA award, Level 3 diploma or HNC/HND. Some entrants may posess a degree. The status of engineering technician is obtained after a period of further training at work and upon gaining the membership of a professional engineering institution.