UK Civil Engineering

Hello everyone,

I have a few questions that I hope someone can help me with- I've had trouble finding answers online.

My husband and I are planning a move to London next summer for me to go to school.  My husband is a Civil Engineer in the US.  He works in buildings/development/waste water/ etc.  In order for us to be able to move, he will have to be able to find a job in London. 

From the research I have done, he will be able to work under the spousal visa because my schooling is for a year. 

Does anyone know the state of Civil Engineering in London or the UK in general?  He has a degree and exceptional experience, although he has not yet sat for the PE exam (you must be out of college for four years first).  Are American credentials allowed in the industry?  I've heard that there is an engineer shortage, but then I have also heard of engineers not being able to find work. 

Any help would be appreciated.   

Hiya Dahlia,

I don't work in the field so I'm afraid I can't help much but I did find these sites online. I'm not sure how helpful they will be but they might be able to find some answers for ya.


Engineering Jobs - www.4engineers.co.uk
Engineering Directory - www.4engineering.co.uk
UK Civil Engineering Recruitment - www.ukcivilengineering.com
UK Civil Engineering Directory - www.ukcivilengineering.co.uk

All those four seem to be somewhat similar.

Institute of Civil Engineering (ICE) - www.ice.org.uk

This one seems to give much more information.

I wish I could be of more help. Good luck with it all.

Thanks for your help, Ashley.

I emailed the ICE- hopefully they will be able to help me.