Careers in Civil Engineering
“If you want to be responsible for changing the local environment sustainably there is a place here for you. We’ll support you, train you and give you the opportunity to be the best you can be. We are a diverse and professional team with a huge range of skills and experience and take great pride in doing a fantastic job.”
Working as a Civil Engineer at West Sussex County Council
Our teams
The work our teams do and how they do it.
About our roles
Find out about our jobs in Civil Engineering.
Civil Engineering apprenticeships
Earn, learn and gain the experience, knowledge and connection to become part of our next generation of Civil Engineers at West Sussex County Council.
Why West Sussex?
Join our team and experience the benefits that we have to offer.
Hear from our apprentices
Find out what our staff have to say about their jobs.
Career progression and development
How we can help you develop and progress your career.
Contact us
If you’d like to chat to us about our vacancies or any other questions you may have on joining us, please email us:
Living in West Sussex
West Sussex is an English county based on the south coast. With the picturesque South Downs to the north and beautiful beaches to the south there is lots to see and do in West Sussex.
Find out more about living in West Sussex
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The engineering field offers a vast array of opportunities for further education, with WSCC offering apprenticeship opportunities up to Level 7. Please see our jobs page and consult the Institute of Apprenticeships for more information on what is available.
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Having the opportunity to work with different teams and on projects across the Highways division of WSCC will help:
- broaden your skill set
- improve your innovative problem-solving skills
- provide professional growth through networking
- give you a holistic perspective on sustainable practices
- offer you greater career satisfaction
Enhancing your versatility across disciplines will also give you a more competitive edge when considering future promotion and employment opportunities.
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The Institute of Civil Engineers is a great source of information including access to industry journals, conferences and networking opportunities. There are also a variety of trade journals and magazines (many of which are available online) that will help you stay informed about recent research and industry news.
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All our apprentices are allocated a course buddy (someone who is studying the same qualification), a career mentor to provide advice and guidance to support career progression within WSCC, and a CEng mentor who will aid your progression to becoming Chartered.
WSCC also provide coaching training should you wish to support others.
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Civil engineers design and build essential infrastructure, directly contributing to public safety and quality of life. They tackle complex and diverse issues which require innovative problem solving, especially in areas such as sustainability and contributing to environmental conservation, keeping the work intellectually stimulating.
It is a dynamic field with continuous advancements in technology and methodologies, offering lifelong learning and professional development opportunities.
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Civil engineers are at the forefront of developing sustainable solutions, such as green buildings and renewable energy projects, contributing to environmental conservation and sustainable development.
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Please see our careers page to see the various career opportunities at WSCC and their associated pay gradings.
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As a public sector organisation, WSCC’s projects focus on infrastructure such as highways, bridges, water supply systems, and public buildings, with the objective of providing a public service and community benefit.
Our projects are often large-scale and long-term and have significant public impact. All our work must strictly adhere to government regulations, standards and compliance requirements.
We must have a high level of transparency and accountability to the public and governmental bodies, especially in terms of budget and expenditure.