The Department of Civil Engineering, in association with the Forum of Civil Engineering, ACCE (I) – Student Chapter, and the Alumni Association of Presidency University (AAPU), successfully organised Alumni Mentorship Session–2 for Career Guidance on 30 September 2026, from 2.30 pm to 4.00 pm. The session focused on the theme “Civil Engineering Beyond Campus: Careers in the UAE, BIM in the UK and India, and Studying and Living in the UK.”

 

The event was attended by the Head of the Department, Dr Nakul Ramanna, along with faculty members and students. The session featured two distinguished alumni of the Department of Civil Engineering, who shared valuable industry insights and practical guidance on building successful careers in the civil engineering sector.

 

Session Highlights

 

Construction Site Careers in the UAE – Mr Vishruth Vidyadhar

 

Mr Vishruth Vidyadhar provided insights into the roles and responsibilities of site engineers in construction projects in the UAE, career progression opportunities, and indicative salary ranges. He also discussed the challenges of working abroad, effective job-search strategies, and essential preparation for technical interviews.

 

BIM Careers in India and the UK – Mr Nandan Kumar MJ

 

Mr Nandan Kumar MJ highlighted the growing scope of Building Information Modelling (BIM) in India and the UK, focusing on career opportunities for BIM engineers and BIM coordinators. He emphasised the importance of technical proficiency, industry-relevant software skills, collaboration, spatial reasoning, portfolio development, and long-term career planning.

 

The session equipped students with practical knowledge of industry expectations, international career pathways, and the technical and professional skills required to succeed in the evolving civil engineering sector.

 

The event was coordinated by faculty members Mr Gopalakrishnan, Mr Dayalan J, and Mr Santhosh M. B. Their dedicated efforts contributed to the smooth and successful conduct of the programme.