My Competence and Abilities
Our society would not be able to function as it does without the work of civil engineers. The infrastructure that they help to build and maintain can benefit communities and individuals for generations. For me this simple statement sums up what it is to be a civil engineer, a professional who has the opportunity to work on projects that not only change our physical surroundings but also at the same time improve the lives of literally millions of people. Engineers more than anyone else have the opportunity to shape and manipulate the world we live in. I aspire to become one of these people and work on large scale technically demanding projects that build the ‘life support systems’ of modern communities. As I have always been interested in environmental sustainability issues I would ideally like to be able to use my experience and professionalism as a qualified engineer to safely deliver carbon neutral, sustainable, high quality construction projects on time and within budget...