Construction industry - around the world

There are many opportunities to work abroad as the big civil and structural engineering companies have projects running around the world. Some of the more unlikely places where new opportunities are arising are South America, India, Russia and other former Soviet Union countries. This is often because some of the natural resources in those countries have yet to be put to use. There are also opportunities in Saudi Arabia where there are ongoing projects to build new hospitals, schools and factories.

Other opportunities to work overseas can, sadly, come from large disasters. For example, the tsunami of 2004 caused the destruction of villages, towns, roads and other infrastructures. This created an urgent need for experienced civil engineers and builders to help rebuild the areas affected.

The hours worked in other countries tend to be longer than in the UK.

Source: Prospects Graduate Careers Service