Civil Engineer CV example
A complete, ATS-friendly Civil Engineer CV you can use as a model: a ready-made professional summary, the skills employers search for, and achievement bullets written with strong action verbs.
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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Civil Engineer with 5 years of experience in site supervision, project scheduling and quantity surveying. Delivers projects on time and on budget with a strong focus on quality and safety.
WORK EXPERIENCE
- Supervised construction of 5 residential/commercial buildings with a total value of 20.
- Prepared project schedules in Primavera P6 and tracked progress against baseline.
- Reduced material waste by 15% through accurate quantity surveying.
- Coordinated 3 subcontractors and ensured work met specifications and drawings.
- Achieved 12 safe work hours with zero lost-time incidents.
- Reviewed shop drawings and resolved technical issues with the design consultant.
SKILLS
AutoCAD · Primavera P6 · Revit · Site Supervision · Quantity Surveying · Structural Analysis (ETABS/SAP2000) · Project Scheduling · HSE Compliance
EDUCATION
Bachelor's degree – relevant field
Numbers in the sample are illustrative. Replace them with your real results.
Professional summary example
Key skills for a Civil Engineer
Experience bullet examples
- Supervised construction of [X] residential/commercial buildings with a total value of [X].
- Prepared project schedules in Primavera P6 and tracked progress against baseline.
- Reduced material waste by [X]% through accurate quantity surveying.
- Coordinated [X] subcontractors and ensured work met specifications and drawings.
- Achieved [X] safe work hours with zero lost-time incidents.
- Reviewed shop drawings and resolved technical issues with the design consultant.
Replace [X] with your real numbers.
How to write a strong Civil Engineer CV
- Put "Civil Engineer" (or the exact title from the job ad) under your name — ATS systems match titles first.
- Start every bullet with a strong verb and add a number: volume, %, money or time saved.
- Mirror the ad's keywords in your skills and summary — e.g. AutoCAD, Primavera P6, Revit — but only skills you really have.
- Keep it to one page under 3 years of experience, two pages at most otherwise.
- Use a single-column template with standard headings for online applications.
Frequently asked questions
How long should a Civil Engineer CV be?
One page if you have under 3 years of experience; up to two pages for experienced Civil Engineers. Focus on the last 10 years.
What skills should I put on a Civil Engineer CV?
Lead with the skills in the job ad. Common ones include AutoCAD, Primavera P6, Revit, Site Supervision, Quantity Surveying, Structural Analysis (ETABS/SAP2000).
Should a Civil Engineer CV include a photo?
It depends on the country: common in the Gulf and parts of Europe, but not expected in the US, UK or Canada, where it's safer to leave it out.