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Recent graduates moving into civil engineering are enjoying an increase on their starting salaries, despite average salaries dropping for the first time in seven years.

The figures, which have been released as part of the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) annual salary survey, show that 2008 graduates enjoyed a 2.6 per cent increase in starting salary (at £23,965) compared to 2007 graduates. Average income, however, has fallen by 0.3 per cent.
 
Despite the average fall, the survey reveals that those employed in the sector remain enthusiastic about their job and their relationship to their employer. It also shows that a significant number of those polled believed that their job was secure (57 per cent).
 
Speaking about the findings, ICE Director General Tom Foulkes commented: “This year’s survey reflects the impact on the sector of the most challenging economic climate we have experienced for decades. However, despite seeing salaries fall for the first time and some major industry players making redundancies, satisfaction with both jobs and employers is still very high. This surely reflects the passion civil engineers have for the role they play in contributing to the economic wellbeing and functioning of society.”
 
ICE’s latest Salary Survey polled almost 9,000 members across the UK, Hong Kong, and the United Arab Emirates in June 2009.

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