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	Air traffic controller Air traffic controllers give information and instructions to airline pilots to help them take off and land safely and on time.
	Airline pilot Airline pilots fly passengers and cargo to destinations around the world.
	Army officer Army officers command, manage and motivate teams of soldiers.
	Civil engineer Civil engineers design and manage construction projects, such as buildings, bridges, flood defences and transport links.
	Diplomatic Service officer Diplomatic Service officers help to promote and protect British interests, businesses and citizens overseas.
	Merchant Navy deck officer Merchant Navy deck officers are responsible for the safety, navigation, operation and crew of cargo and passenger ships.
	Meteorologist Meteorologists collect and study data from the atmosphere and oceans to make weather forecasts and carry out research.
	Planning and development surveyor Planning and development surveyors assess proposed construction, transport and environmental schemes in towns and cities.
	Quarry engineer Quarry engineers investigate potential sites, oversee extraction operations and restore sites at the end of their commercial life.
	RAF officer RAF officers work in a number of roles and are responsible for the welfare and discipline of personnel under their command.
	Royal Marines officer Royal Marines officers lead commando teams on security, combat and relief operations.
	Royal Navy officer Royal Navy officers manage ship and submarine operations and are responsible for all personnel under their command.
	Arboricultural officer Arboricultural officers manage and maintain trees for local councils and arboricultural contractors.
	Archaeologist Archaeologists learn about the past by studying written records, collecting oral histories and excavating objects and remains at historical sites.
	Cartographer Cartographers collect information and data about the geography of an area to create maps, charts and plans.
	Climate scientist Climate scientists study changes in the Earth's climate over time and how they might affect the planet in the future.
	Corporate responsibility and sustainability practitioner Corporate responsibility and sustainability practitioners make sure that businesses work in an ethical way.
	Ecologist Ecologists study the relationship between plants, animals and the environment.
	Environmental consultant Environmental consultants advise on sustainability, including waste management, recycling, flood risk and the effects of climate change.
	General practice surveyor General practice surveyors are involved in the management, valuation, buying, selling and development of land and property.
	Geoscientist Geoscientists study the Earth's structure and formation above and below ground to explore natural processes and mineral resources.
	Helicopter pilot Helicopter pilots fly single- and multi-engined helicopters for business, leisure or emergency services.
	Heritage officer Heritage officers support teams to take care of buildings, monuments and places valued for their cultural and historical importance.
	HGV driver HGV drivers transport and deliver products, including bulk materials and liquids, between suppliers and customers all over the country.
	Hydrologist Hydrologists study rainfall, rivers and groundwater systems to help develop sustainable ways of managing water.
	Land and property valuer and auctioneer Valuers and auctioneers give advice to people buying, selling and renting land or property.
	Land surveyor Land surveyors measure the shape of the land, and gather data for civil engineering and construction projects.
	Landscape architect Landscape architects plan, design and manage the landscapes we live and work in.
	Oceanographer Oceanographers study seas and currents, marine plants and animals, and the rocks and minerals that lie beneath the sea bed.
	Palaeontologist Palaeontologists study the history of life on Earth through fossils.
	Road transport manager Road transport managers make sure goods and passengers reach their destinations safely, on time and in the most cost effective way.
	Royal Marines commando Royal Marines commandos take part in frontline combat, and are sent at short notice to deal with emergency situations.
	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.
	Supply chain manager Supply chain managers organise the movement of goods and materials from suppliers and manufacturers to customers.
	Town planner Town planners help shape the way towns and cities develop, and balance the demands on land with the needs of the community.
	Transport planner Transport planners manage road, rail and air transport networks at local, regional and national level.
	Border Force officer Border Force officers protect UK border entry points like ports and airports, by enforcing immigration and customs regulations.
	Bus or coach driver Bus and coach drivers transport passengers on local, national or overseas journeys.
	Coastguard Coastguards co-ordinate search and rescue operations, monitor shipping and organise pollution clean ups around the UK coastline.
	Countryside officer Countryside officers manage, protect and improve the rural environment.
	Emergency medical dispatcher Emergency medical dispatchers answer calls from the public and GPs, requesting an ambulance.
	Estate agent Estate agents sell and let commercial and residential property. Some also manage rental properties on behalf of owners.
	Forestry worker Forestry workers plant, manage and harvest trees and care for the environment in forests and woodland.
	Geospatial technician Geospatial technicians collect data to create maps, update satellite navigation systems and plan construction and conservation projects.
	Geotechnician Geotechnicians collect and analyse geological data from rock, soil and water samples for use in construction, mining and engineering.
	RAF regiment gunner RAF regiment gunners specialise in combat tactics, weaponry and fieldcraft to defend RAF bases and overseas air operations.
	Recycling engagement officer Recycling engagement officers run local recycling schemes and promote recycling in the community.
	Soldier Soldiers take part in peacekeeping missions, support disaster relief operations and fight in combat zones around the world.
	Town planning assistant Town planning assistants process development applications, gather site data, create technical plans and give advice on regulations.
	Train conductor Train conductors issue tickets to rail passengers and make sure that their journeys are safe and comfortable.
	Aid worker Aid workers help people in overseas countries affected by human-made and natural disasters like wars, outbreaks of disease and earthquakes.
	Community transport driver Community transport drivers provide a door-to-door service for vulnerable people who have difficulty using public transport on their own.
	Countryside ranger Countryside rangers help protect the environment and support wildlife by looking after natural areas like forests, coastlines, wetlands, and parks.
	Delivery van driver Delivery van drivers collect parcels from a warehouse and deliver them to customers.
	Drone pilot Drone pilots remotely operate aircraft used in work like surveying, filmmaking and aerial photography.
	Fishing boat deckhand Deckhands work on fishing boats and trawlers. They operate and maintain fishing gear, nets and lines, and process catches as they're taken in.
	Gamekeeper Gamekeepers manage habitats and wildlife in upland and lowland areas used for shooting and fishing.
	Import-export clerk Import-export clerks ship goods to and from the UK by road, rail, air and sea.
	Merchant Navy rating Merchant Navy ratings support navigation, watchkeeping and engine room duties on board cargo and passenger ships.
	Outdoor activities instructor Outdoor activities instructors lead trips and teach skills in activities like hill walking, climbing, canoeing, skiing and snowboarding.
	Postperson A postperson collects and sorts letters and parcels, and delivers them to homes and businesses in the community.
	Resort representative Resort representatives make sure holidaymakers enjoy their vacation. They plan trips, organise activities and deal with any issues.
	Sailing instructor Sailing instructors teach people to sail yachts and boats.
	Surveying technician Surveying technicians carry out tasks to support chartered surveyors, architects and engineers.
	Taxi driver Taxi drivers pick up passengers and charge a fee to take them to their destination by the quickest route.
	Tour manager Tour managers manage the travel arrangements of holidaymakers and business clients to make sure their trips run smoothly.
	Tourist guide Tourist guides show visitors around places of interest in towns, cities and the countryside, like historical buildings, parks, art galleries and museums.
	Tourist information centre assistant Tourist information centre assistants give visitors details about local attractions, events and activities.
	Travel agent Travel agents find and book flights, accommodation and holiday packages for business and leisure customers.
	Actuary Actuaries work with companies and government departments, to help them forecast long-term financial costs and investment risks.
	Agronomist Agronomists advise farmers on soil health, disease prevention and how to improve crop production and quality.
	Architect Architects design new buildings and the spaces around them, and restore and conserve existing buildings.
	Astronomer Astronomers study the origin and structure of the universe, including its planets, stars, galaxies and black holes.
	Building control officer Building control officers make sure existing buildings and new developments meet regulations, and are safe for the people who live and work in them.
	Building surveyor Building surveyors advise clients about the design, construction, maintenance and repair of buildings.
	Chief inspector Chief inspectors manage operational teams in their districts, planning and monitoring policing operations, including responses to major incidents.
	Construction manager Construction managers organise building projects to make sure they're completed safely, within budget and on time.
	Data analyst-statistician Data analyst-statisticians collect numbers and statistics to identify trends, create models and present results.
	Economist Economists advise government departments, businesses, banks and other organisations on economic matters.
	Insurance loss adjuster Insurance loss adjusters investigate large or complicated claims for insurance companies.
	Insurance risk surveyor Insurance risk surveyors carry out surveys of items that need to be insured.
	Insurance underwriter Insurance underwriters decide whether to insure a person or company, and set out the details of insurance policies.
	Market research data analyst Market research data analysts study statistics and information collected through surveys.
	Merchant Navy engineering officer Merchant Navy engineering officers maintain the mechanical and electrical machinery and instruments on board a ship.
	Mortgage adviser Mortgage advisers help people to choose a finance deal which is right for them when buying a property.
	MP MPs represent people's concerns and interests in the House of Commons.
	Naval architect Naval architects design, construct, refit and repair marine vessels and offshore structures.
	Offshore drilling worker Offshore drilling workers extract oil and gas from under the seabed, working from platforms and rigs.
	Primary school teacher Primary school teachers are responsible for the educational, social and emotional development of children between the ages of 3 and 11.
	Purchasing manager Purchasing managers buy equipment, goods and services for their company or organisation.
	Quantity surveyor Quantity surveyors oversee construction projects, managing risks, controlling costs and making sure work is completed on time.
	Railway signaller Railway signallers operate the signals and points on rail tracks to keep trains running safely and on time.
	Renewable energy engineer Renewable energy engineers research and develop ways to generate sustainable power from wind, solar, hydrogen and biomass resources.
	Train driver Train drivers operate trains on the rail network, carrying passengers and freight around the country.
	Agricultural engineer Agricultural engineers build, service and repair agricultural, horticultural and forestry machinery and equipment.
	Architectural technician Architectural technicians work closely with architectural teams to create blueprints and technical plans on building projects.
	Architectural technologist Architectural technologists manage all stages of the technical design and planning process of building projects.
	Biologist Biologists study living things, including people, animals and plants, along with the environments they live in.
	Bricklayer Bricklayers build houses, repair walls and chimneys and refurbish decorative stonework. They also work on heritage and restoration projects.