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Careers in Planning, Architecture and Civil Engineering

The wide variety of opportunities in Planning, Architecture and Civil Engineering may surprise you.  Take a minute to read the information below, and find out if there is a career that's right for you.

Careers in Planning

Planning is not just about approving house extensions.  A career in planning will see you tackling the effects of climate change; helping to protect our countryside, waterways and shorelines; finding sustainable transport solutions; promoting energy efficiency; planning where future housing should go and engaging with people about how their communities are developed.

Career options include, planning policy, transport planning, urban design, environmental planning, development management, regeneration and heritage and conservation.Wind Turbines

Typical employers include -
  • Central Government
  • Local Authority
  • Private Consultancies
  • Regional Development Agencies
  • Urban Regeneration Company

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Careers in Architecture

Architects are involved with designing new buildings, extensions or alterations to existing buildings, or advising on the restoration and conservation of old properties. Work can be on individual buildings or on large redevelopments.

Architects work closely with their clients to make sure that designs match their needs and are functional, safe and economical. 

Typical work includes:

  • discussing the objectives, requirements and budget of a projectRestoration of Historic Buildings
  • producing detailed workings, drawings and specifications
  • specifying the nature and quality of materials required
  • preparing tender applications and presentations
  • preparing applications for planning and building control 
  • regular site visits to check on progress, ensuring that the project is running on time and to budget

Most graduates of architecture will become an architect, but there are many roles where you can use your creative and visual skills, technical ability and knowledge of buildings. These roles include - spatial design, landscape architecture, website design, set design on stage and film, building surveying, environmental planning, housing policy or conservation of historic buildings. Click here to see what some of our graduates are doing now.

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Careers in Civil Engineering

Civil Engineering is an interesting, rewarding, diverse career, offering the chance to work on projects all over the world, using your expertise and skills to help people and improve society.

Civil engineers can either be consulting engineers who advise on projects and design them, or contracting engineers who turn their plans into reality and maintain the structures once they are built. Typical work includes:liaising with clients including architects and subcontractors; undertaking

Typical employers include -Harbour

  • Local authorities
  • Government departments
  • Railways
  • Water/electricity/gas companies
  • Civil engineering contractors/consultants.

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General Information on Careers, Employability and Skills

The University offers excellent support and advice, throughout your time here, to help you in your career. 

Click here to go to the Careers, Employability and Skills site