Subjects

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

Archaeologists learn about the past by studying written records, collecting oral histories and excavating objects and remains at historical sites.

Environmental consultants advise on sustainability, including waste management, recycling, flood risk and the effects of climate change.

Geoscientists study the Earth's structure and formation above and below ground to explore natural processes and mineral resources.

Hydrologists study rainfall, rivers and groundwater systems to help develop sustainable ways of managing water.

Oceanographers study seas and currents, marine plants and animals, and the rocks and minerals that lie beneath the sea bed.

Palaeontologists study the history of life on Earth through fossils.

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

Stonemasons carve and shape stone blocks, and lay and fit stonework on construction, conservation and restoration projects.

Geotechnicians collect and analyse geological data from rock, soil and water samples for use in construction, mining and engineering.

Quarry workers excavate and process rock, slate, gravel and sand from quarries and opencast mines.

Agronomists advise farmers on soil health, disease prevention and how to improve crop production and quality.

Civil engineers design and manage construction projects, such as buildings, bridges, flood defences and transport links.

Meteorologists collect and study data from the atmosphere and oceans to make weather forecasts and carry out research.

Offshore drilling workers extract oil and gas from under the seabed, working from platforms and rigs.

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

Arboricultural officers manage and maintain trees for local councils and arboricultural contractors.

Cartographers collect information and data about the geography of an area to create maps, charts and plans.

Civil engineering technicians give technical support to engineers on construction projects.

Climate scientists study changes in the Earth's climate over time and how they might affect the planet in the future.