2152 — Environment professionals

What this occupation covers

Environment professionals investigate, address, and advise on a variety of terrestrial and marine environment and resource management issues, including the development and implementation of environmental policies and remedies that address the impacts of human activities and industrial processes on the environment.

Typical duties

identifies contamination of land, air or water and assesses any adverse impact on the environment

advises on and provides solutions for mitigating the effects of such contamination

implements remediation works

carries out environment-related desk-based research and fieldwork to collect, analyse and interpret data to determine their validity, quality and significance

carries out or assists in environmental audits and environmental impact assessments

communicates scientific and technical information to relevant audiences in an appropriate form, via reports, workshops, educational events, public hearings

assists organisations to conduct their activities in an environmentally appropriate manner

implements, reviews and advises on regulatory and legislative standards, guidelines and policies

provides professional guidance to clients, government agencies, regulators and other relevant bodies, having regard for sustainable approaches and solutions

Entry routes and qualifications

A good degree in a relevant subject is normally a minimum entry qualification, and some employers will require a postgraduate qualification. Relevant work experience to complement academic qualifications is highly desirable. Professional qualifications across a wide range of areas of work are available

Sponsorship information

Higher Skilled. Actual duties, sponsor, applicant, salary and any transitional or shortage-list conditions must be checked.

Full Table 1 going rate: £37,200 at 37.5 hours. The applicable salary requirement can differ: use the calculator.

DBS assessment

No code-wide DBS assessment is assigned. Check actual duties, activities, workplace, frequency and jurisdiction. This code does not determine the level of check.

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