Environment and land

Quarry engineer

Quarry engineers investigate potential sites, oversee extraction operations and restore sites at the end of their commercial life.

Recycled metals worker

Recycled metals workers grade, sort, clean and bale scrap metal for recycling.

Recycling engagement officer

Recycling engagement officers run local recycling schemes and promote recycling in the community.

Renewable energy engineer

Renewable energy engineers research and develop ways to generate sustainable power from wind, solar, hydrogen and biomass resources.

Research scientist

Research scientists plan and lead experiments and investigations on a range of scientific topics.

Rural surveyor

Rural surveyors provide business services to landowners and farmers, like property valuation, land management and auctioneering.

Seismologist

Seismologists study shock waves created by earthquakes, volcanoes and tsunamis. They also work in oil, gas and minerals exploration.

Thermal insulation engineer

Thermal insulation engineers install insulating materials around pipes, boilers and ductwork in offices, factories, schools and hospitals.

Tree surgeon

Tree surgeons work in towns and the countryside, assessing tree health, removing branches, planting new stock and felling unsafe trees.

Water network operative

Water network operatives lay and maintain the pipes, mains and pumping stations that supply water to homes and businesses.

Water treatment worker

Water treatment workers treat and process clean water and waste water.

Wind turbine technician

Wind turbine technicians maintain and repair wind farm turbines on land and at sea.

Zoologist

Zoologists study animals and their behaviour.