Institution of Civil Engineers
Build the future through Civil Engineering!
Civil engineers design and build the infrastructure that keeps our world moving – from bridges and skyscrapers to clean water systems and sustainable cities. If you want to use your creativity to solve real-world challenges – whether you like to be hands-on, utilising the latest tech or using your people skills (or all three!) – there’s a place for you in civil engineering.
Ready to explore world-shaping careers?
Free civil engineering Virtual Work Experience
Complete ICE's on-demand virtual work experience programme and empower yourself to change the world.
The ICE is a global membership organisation with over 200 years of expertise
FREE to do and complete at your own pace!
A certificate of completion to boost your CV
Six student-friendly topics, including sustainability, improving lives, and entertainment.
A topic on being career ready with tips on CVs and cover letters
Learn about the career from real civil engineers
Meet real civil engineers
Hear from real-world engineers and see how you can change the world
Niamh Aldridge loves to make a positive impact on society
Talha Wadud on the best decision he's ever made (hint, he became a civil engineer!)
Virtue Igbokwuwe - problem solver and travel enthusiast.
Tell your teacher about...
ICE CityZen competitions are curriculum-linked team activities for 14-18s
- Play the unique CityZen computer games with your friends
- Exciting prizes for winning teams and schools
- Solve real-world engineering challenges related to sustainability, infrastructure, and innovation
- Insight into careers and encourages teamwork and creativity
