The built environment is one of the UK's largest sectors and it offers good prospects for graduates. Jobs in this sector include civil and structural engineering, building services, surveying and architecture.
There are more graduate-entry positions available than ever before, particularly for graduates with non-vocational backgrounds.
If you are considering a career in the built environment as an architect, engineer or surveyor, you will need strong academic knowledge and experience.
Some of the graduate careers available in this sector:
Architect I Civil engineer I Structural engineer I Mechanical engineer I Urban planner I Land manager I Chartered surveyor I Environmental consultant
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EMPLOYERS
| Cushman & Wakefield | We deliver integrated solutions by actively advising, implementing... | more |
| Kier | Graduates joining Kier with a degree in a construction related dis... | more |
| Arup | As part of our multidisciplinary firm, you will have the opportuni... | more |
| Atkins | At Atkins we offer you unparalleled opportunities to build a rewar... | more |
| Buro Happold | Buro Happold aims to produce high quality engineering design in co... | more |
| NG Bailey | NG Bailey is among the UK's leading providers of building services... | more |
| Carillion | 40,000 people are employed by Carillion worldwide on projects as d... | more |
| ICE (Institution of Civil Engineer... | The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) is a global membership or... | more |
| Mott MacDonald | A world class engineering, management and Development Consultancy ... | more |
| Aker Kvaerner | Aker Kvaerner is a leading provider of engineering and constructio... | more |
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Sarah Banning - Assistant Environmental Consultant - Capita Symonds So far I have been responsible for reviewing projects and have been involved... more |
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Sarah Johnson - Architectural Assistant The role is very varied and can range from initial design ideas for a masterplan... more |
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Kieran O'Connor - Bridges - Team Leader As I enjoyed maths and geography at school and wanted a career that would... more |
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Jodie Miller - Graduate Engineer, Atkins Highways and Transportation I chose to be a civil engineer because I have always been overwhelmed by... more |



