A PhD in Civil and Environmental Engineering provides outstanding opportunities for Graduates with many varied career opportunities. Our graduates develop excellent research capabilities, advanced problem solving and analytical skills, interpersonal and communication skills, alongside project management and student supervision experience.

The acquired skills and experience are highly transferable to a wide range of industries. Employers of our PhD Graduates include academic institutions, engineering and utilities companies, government bodies and financial institutions.

Recent graduate occupations include:

  • Lecturer/Assistant Professor
  • Postgraduate Research Associate
  • Research Fellow
  • Structural Engineer
  • Graduate Engineer
  • Senior Economist

For further information on career paths for Imperial College and Department graduates see the Careers Service.