Environment professionals

£40,671

Average salary

Average annual salary UK 2020 | Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings

37 hours

Average weekly hours

Average weekly hours UK 2019 | Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings

2.8%

Pay growth from 2017 to 2018

Average change in weekly pay rate | Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings

1.27%

Unemployment rate

Unemployment rate UK 2020 | Labour Force Survey

Definition: Environment professionals

*SOC Code (Standard Occupational Classification): 2142

Jobholders in this unit group 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.

Common tasks include:

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 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.

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.

*Introduced in 1990, SOC is a multi-purpose common classification of occupations in UK. Jobs are defined in terms of skill level and skill content, including qualifications, training and work experience.

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Alternative & related job titles: Environment professionals

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Equality focus: Environment professionals

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