civil engineering - idiots guide?

[shirt]

i'm looking at applying for an internal vacancy at work, its a project engineering role for which i satisfy a lot of the requirements, but it states the candidate would ideally have a background in civil engineering.

i've spent my career to date in mechanical/manufacturing and have very little civil/structural experience. is there a book/website/resource you could recommend so i could get upto speed? some kind of idiots guide with a slant on rail would be fantastic.

i really want this job as the location is perfect. i believe i can wrangle an interview and am willing to study to help out on the technical aspects.


ETA - i've been recommended 'civil engineering procedure' published by the ICE asa starter for ten. if anyone has a copy that i could borrow/have/purchase then feel free to PM me.

Cheers,
Phil.

Edited by shirt on Tuesday 21st April 17:22

[smiller]

The latest edition of the Civil Engineering Standard Method of Measurement (CESMM) could prove useful. It'll give you a flavour of the kind of works involved in civils (diaphragm walls / ground anchors / various forms of piling / slip-forming etc etc), and how the works are measured and subsequently valued.

[ALawson]

Who is the job with NR?

Is it a Client or more Contractor orientated role. The approach to what you will be doing will be very different.

If you PM me then I can email you general Civils Stuff.

[shirt]

PM Sent!