What is civil engineering?

Civil engineering is everything you see that's been built around us. It's about roads and railways, schools, offices, hospitals, water and power supply, and much more.

Designing, creating and connecting the world

Civil and infrastructure engineers help make our villages, towns and cities work for the people that live there. Have a look at all our infrastructure projects and see for yourself the work that they do.

Civil engineering explained

Civil engineers create, improve and protect the environment in which we live

How to become a civil engineer

Hear stories from those who work, or have worked, as civil engineers

Education & resources

Getting involved with ICE is a great way to help your professional development and further your experiences

Civil engineering from around the world

Learn about what impact infrastructure projects around the world have had on their local, and wider, communities.

What do civil engineers do?

Working as a civil engineer

Civil and infrastructure engineers come from all different backgrounds but they all spend years training, learning and getting qualifications.

Meet the engineers

Become an ICE Ambassador

It's rewarding, fulfilling and beneficial to everyone involved - going into schools and running practical engineering-focused activities that really challenge students

become an ice stem ambassador

How can I become a civil engineer?

If you want to be a civil or infrastructure engineer, have the right academic subjects and attitude, you can start making your career choices right here.

Age 11-15