£13,520 Average salary at age 20
£41,600 Average Salary
47 Average hours per week

Description

Building and civil engineering technicians perform a variety of technical support functions to assist civil and building engineers.

Main Tasks

  • 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.

Qualifications

Entrants usually possess a relevant BTEC/SQA award or an Advanced GNVQ/GSVQ Level III. 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.

UK Prospects

5500 Workforce Size
7.25% Predicted growth 2025 - 2035

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