“Ever thought about a career in civil engineering in Wales” – the CECA Wales Foundation Group launch their new brochure to attract more young people to the sector
At the CECA Wales Annual Dinner and Awards 2026, the CECA Wales Foundation Group launched their brand-new careers brochure to inspire the next generation!
Follow this link to our website Foundation Group – CECA and scroll down for copies of the flipbook brochure in both Welsh and English languages or follow this https://bit.ly/46W1Uu0 to a .pdf version.
Here’s what the group had to say about their latest efforts to attract more people to the sector :
“Discover the exciting opportunities across the civil engineering industry and start building a rewarding, long-term future right here in Wales.”
“This new brochure shines a spotlight on the people, projects and possibilities that make the civil engineering industry so dynamic and rewarding. From major infrastructure developments to local community schemes, it highlights the real impact the industry has on communities across Wales.
Attracting the next generation is crucial to securing a skilled and sustainable future for Wales. Through our experiences and the stories of industry professionals, we hope to ignite a sense of possibility, showing young people not just what we do, but how they, too, can contribute and make a difference. As part of this initiative, this brochure aims to motivate and support the next generation, helping nurture the skills and talent Wales will rely on in the years to come.
This brochure offers a practical and insightful look into the world of civil engineering, highlighting the opportunities available. Inside, you’ll discover:
· A Clear Guide to Key Civil Engineering Terminology – Understand the language of the industry with straightforward explanations designed for you.
· Industry Facts and Insights – Discover essential information about the sector, its impact, and the opportunities available to you.
· Project Case Studies from Across Wales – See real examples of infrastructure projects shaping communities and explore how you could contribute.
· Salary Information and Career Progression Routes – Learn about earning potential and the different pathways long-term development.
· Professional Perspectives – Gain advice and inspiration from site engineers, quantity surveyors, and senior foremen who share their experiences.
· A “Day in the Life” Feature – Get an insight view of what your typical day could look like as an Apprentice Quantity Surveyor.
· An Interactive Career Quiz – Not sure which role suits you? Take our quiz to discover the position that matches your skills, interests, and ambitions.
This brochure supports students, teachers, careers advisors, and employers by providing a practical resource to initiate engaging conversations about the pathways and opportunities in the civil engineering sector.
We are proud of this resource and would love to hear stories from our members and others about how they’re using it to inspire students.
We look forward to seeing it make a real impact at schools and events across Wales.”
Whilst this resource has been developed for our members we are making it widely available to anyone who wishes to use it and if you need a print version so that you can produce your own hardcopy brochures to distribute during your engagement with schools just drop Ed a line at ed.evans@cecawales.co.uk