Civil engineering technician | Average UK Salary & Outlook

Civil engineering technicians give technical support to engineers on construction projects.

  • Calculate dimensions, square footage, profile and component specifications, and material quantities using calculator or computer.
  • Read and review project blueprints and structural specifications to determine dimensions of structure or system and material requirements.
  • Draft detailed dimensional drawings and design layouts for projects and to ensure
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Civil engineering technicians typically work around 45 to 47 hours per week.

As a Civil engineering technician you will typically work evenings / weekends.

This occupation tends to be:

  • Enterprising — Enterprising occupations frequently involve starting up and carrying out projects. These occupations can involve leading people and making many decisions. Sometimes they require risk taking and often deal with business.
  • Investigative — Investigative occupations frequently involve working with ideas, and require
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* from ONETonline
Average salary
38,185 GBP *
per year
14,000 GBP
45,000 GBP
Starting
5+ Experience
* data taken from the Office of National Statistics (ons.gov.uk)
Average salary for Civil engineering technician

  • 38,964 GBP
  • 32,329 GBP
Average salary for part-time Civil engineering technician
Average salary for full-time Civil engineering technician

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Salary over time for Civil engineering technician

Salary for this role has increased over time
  • 35,235 GBP
  • 36,135 GBP
  • 36,506 GBP
  • 36,448 GBP
  • 36,334 GBP
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  • 38,185 GBP
  • 39,606 GBP
  • 39,273 GBP
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Future outlook for Civil engineering technicians

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Very good outlook
81 000+ jobs available
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Balanced outlook
1% yearly wage growth (on average)
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Very good outlook
39% chance of automation in the future

Civil engineering technician - Your future job?


Which qualifications do I need?

Find out what you need to know in order to become a Civil engineering technician and the highest average level of education for people in this role.

In terms of people already doing this job:

  • 42% of people in this role have a Bachelor's degree
  • 26% of people in this role have a Doctoral degree
  • 17% of people in this role have a Master's degree

You can take a college course that would teach you some of the skills needed to become an engineering technician. Relevant courses include:

  • Level 2 Certificate in Construction and the Built Environment
  • Level 3 Diploma in Civil Engineering
  • T level in Design, Surveying and Planning

Some knowledge of computer aided design (CAD) software would be useful, for example AutoCAD, PDS or Civil 3D, although courses will usually include options in CAD.


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Things to highlight for your Civil engineering technician interview

Integrity Job requires being honest and ethical. Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Attention to Detail Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. Analytical Thinking Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems. Independence Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done.

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