Sunday, January 18, 2026
From my career across UK infrastructure projects: One thing I've learned over 30 years: The best engineers aren't just technically skilled - they're great communicators and collaborators. In UK civil engineering, you'll work with:
• Local authorities and planning departments
• Contractors and subcontractors
• Environmental agencies
• Community stakeholders
Learning to communicate complex technical concepts to non-engineers is as important as the calculations themselves.
What communication challenges have you faced?
Years teach lessons, but every project brings new learning.
30-year insight: The projects you're most proud of are usually the hardest ones.