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Site engineers may begin their careers on a graduate training scheme, which may last about two years. Following this, they may move on to manage their own projects, or work as assistant site engineers. Within the profession, career progression and salary increases are possible by moving from simple to more complex projects. In contracting, the standard route of advancement is:
This progression may entail both changing employer and relocating, so geographical mobility is important. Complex projects may involve posts for assistant site engineers as well as site engineers.
Professional qualifications and continuous training are an integral part of career development, and there may be opportunities to move into other areas of the building and engineering industry to gain new skills and experience.
With experience there may be opportunities abroad as all the big civil and structural engineering construction companies operate throughout the world. The developing world has provided opportunities due to population growth and tourism. New build projects include housing, commercial building and transport infrastructure.
It is worth noting that, in the construction industry, unlike many other sectors of British industry, a graduate or Diplomate entering as a site engineer can reach the highest positions of management in the industry whilst remaining in a hands-on role.
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