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Key Responsibilities
• Data collection and analysis: conduct field studies, analyse data, and use specialised equipment and technologies.
• Environmental Impact Assessment: evaluating the potential environmental impact of projects, producing reports and recommending measures to reduce or mitigate negative environmental effects.
• Regulatory compliance: ensuring that businesses, industries and government agencies comply with environmental laws and regulations and they advise on policies.
• Ecosystem restoration and conservation: developing plans for the rehabilitation of damaged ecosystems or wildlife habitats.
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Salary Range
Entry-Level
Experienced
Essential Skills
• Scientific Research Skills: data collection and analysis, Critical thinking and attention to detail.
• Technical skills: the knowledge of environmental technologies, laboratory skills and computer proficiency.
• Communication skills: through writing, presentation and public awareness and education.
• Problem-solving and critical thinking: identifying environmental challenges and analytical thinking.
• Project management and organisational skills: time management, organization and collaboration.
• Fieldwork skills: physical stamina and outdoor knowledge as well as environmental monitoring.
• Collaboration and teamwork: interdisciplinary cooperation and stakeholder engagement.
Training Providers in the UK
Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment: they offer various courses and professional certificates in environmental management and sustainability training programs IEMA - Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment
CIEH (Chartered Institute of Environmental Health): provides various environmental health and sustainability training programs
Welcome to CIEH
Wales Environmental Services: offers specialised courses on environmental awareness, environmental management and sustainability
Waste Management, Waste Collection, Waste Disposal Service
Qualifications and Training
The most relevant subjects are biology, physics, chemistry, maths or geography. Taking these at GCSE and A level offer the best chances in becoming an Environmental scientist
Technical training courses for environmental science are available at Swansea University within the Geography department where they offer degrees in Environmental Science and the Climate Emergency. As well as the University of Wales Trinity St David who offer a range of environmental based courses and training
Environmental Science and the Climate Emergency, BSc (Hons) - Swansea University
Environmental Conservation and Management (Full-time) | University of Wales Trinity Saint David
finding opportunities for apprenticeships are available on websites listed below
Green jobs for nature: provides information on apprenticeship providers in Wales which focus on ecology and environmental management
Apprenticeships in Wales - Green Jobs for Nature
Wales Apprenticeship Vacancy Service: offer opportunities for apprenticeships
Environment Agency: offer apprenticeships within the environmental field Early careers - Environment Agency
Obtaining certifications from professional certifications, such as the National Registry of Environmental Professionals (NREP) who offer various certifications, including Registered Environmental Manager, Certified Environmental Scientist and others. More information available at Indeed’s website 16 Environmental Certifications To Help You Advance Your Career | Indeed.com
Employment Opportunities in the UK
• Jacobs: a global solutions provider, with a focus on infrastructure, sustainability and technology
• SSE Renewables: they hire environmental scientists to evaluate environmental risks, assess ecological impacts and work on environmental assessments for wind farm projects
Employee Benefits
• ScottishPower Renewables: environmental scientists will carry out environmental impact assessments, manage biodiversity and develop sustainability strategies for wind farm development
Renewables Opportunities - ScottishPower
• Vesta: Employ environmental scientists to support the sustainability of their wind farm projects, conduct environmental monitoring and handle environmental compliance and regulatory issues
Jobs at Vestas