Subjects

Town planners help shape the way towns and cities develop, and balance the demands on land with the needs of the community.

Transport planners manage road, rail and air transport networks at local, regional and national level.

Zoologists study animals and their behaviour.

Agricultural inspectors make sure animal welfare and environmental standards are followed in farms and dairies.

Bin workers collect household and commercial waste for disposal or recycling.

Commercial energy assessors measure the energy efficiency of commercial buildings to produce Non-Domestic Energy Performance Certificates.

Countryside officers manage, protect and improve the rural environment.

Forestry workers plant, manage and harvest trees and care for the environment in forests and woodland.

A horticultural manager grows plants for use in parks, gardens and public spaces.

Packaging technologists design and develop packaging for different products.

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

Town planning assistants process development applications, gather site data, create technical plans and give advice on regulations.

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

Agricultural contractors provide services to farmers, like crop planting and spraying, harvesting and animal management.

Beekeepers manage colonies of honeybees kept in hives to produce honey, beeswax and royal jelly.

Countryside rangers help protect the environment and support wildlife by looking after natural areas like forests, coastlines, wetlands, and parks.

Domestic energy assessors (DEAs) work out the energy efficiency of domestic buildings like houses and flats.

Farm workers raise livestock and use machinery to plant and harvest crops.

Fish farmers breed and look after fish and shellfish in small teams.

Deckhands work on fishing boats and trawlers. They operate and maintain fishing gear, nets and lines, and process catches as they're taken in.

Gamekeepers manage habitats and wildlife in upland and lowland areas used for shooting and fishing.

Gardeners grow and look after plants in parks, gardens and other green spaces.

A groundsperson looks after the pitches, tracks and courses used in sports like golf, cricket, football and racing.

Horticultural therapists use gardening to improve their clients' health and wellbeing, and to learn new skills.

Horticultural workers grow plants in garden nurseries, work in food production, and maintain parks and gardens.

Pest control technicians identify infestations and get rid of pests like rats, mice, wasps and cockroaches.

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

Recycling operatives collect, sort and recycle materials like glass, paper and plastics from homes and businesses.

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

Zookeepers look after animals in zoos, safari parks and aquariums.

Actuaries work with companies and government departments, to help them forecast long-term financial costs and investment risks.

Aerospace engineers design, test, build and maintain aeroplanes, spacecraft and satellites.

Architects design new buildings and the spaces around them, and restore and conserve existing buildings.

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 surveyors advise clients about the design, construction, maintenance and repair of buildings.

Chemical engineers develop ways to turn raw materials into everyday products.

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

Construction contracts managers oversee the contractual and legal requirements of work on building projects.

Construction managers organise building projects to make sure they're completed safely, within budget and on time.

Economists advise government departments, businesses, banks and other organisations on economic matters.

Electrical engineers design, build and maintain electrical systems, machinery and equipment in lots of different industries.

Geneticists study how genes work in humans, animals, plants and microbes, and how they are passed on.

Marine engineers build and repair boats, ships, submarines, offshore platforms and drilling equipment.

Merchant Navy deck officers are responsible for the safety, navigation, operation and crew of cargo and passenger ships.

Naval architects design, construct, refit and repair marine vessels and offshore structures.

Nuclear engineers design and build technology used in areas like power generation, healthcare and defence.

Physicists study the behaviour of matter and energy and form theories to explain how everything fits together.

Planning and development surveyors assess proposed construction, transport and environmental schemes in towns and cities.

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

Agricultural engineers build, service and repair agricultural, horticultural and forestry machinery and equipment.

Architectural technologists manage all stages of the technical design and planning process of building projects.

Automotive engineers design, test and build cars, vans, lorries, buses and motorbikes.

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

Chemical engineering technicians develop processes used in the manufacturing of medicines, food, textiles and fuels.

Chemists investigate the chemical make up of substances and work out how they behave under different conditions.

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

Demolition operatives clear sites ready for use. They dismantle buildings and structures, remove hazardous waste and salvage reusable materials.

Electrical engineering technicians install, repair and maintain electrical equipment, systems and controls.

Estates officers are responsible for managing and upkeeping land and property that belongs to local councils and public bodies.

Food manufacturing inspectors make sure that processing plants follow hygiene and safety standards, and that products are safe to eat.

Food scientists and food technologists develop food and drink products, making sure they are safe to consume.

Gas service technicians install, service and repair gas appliances and heating systems.

General practice surveyors are involved in the management, valuation, buying, selling and development of land and property.

Heat pump engineers install and service zero carbon central heating and hot water systems in buildings.

Heritage officers support teams to take care of buildings, monuments and places valued for their cultural and historical importance.

Land surveyors measure the shape of the land, and gather data for civil engineering and construction projects.

Marine engineering technicians build, service and repair boats, ships and submarines.

Materials engineers study how materials behave under different conditions and discover ways to improve their performance or put them to new uses.

Motor mechanics repair and service cars and vans.

Nuclear technicians are involved in the safety and day-to-day running of nuclear power stations.

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.

Plumbers install and repair water and heating systems in residential households and commercial properties.

Product designers create new products and improve existing ones.

Refrigeration and air-conditioning installers fit, service and repair cooling systems in buildings, storage and transport.

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

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

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

Steel fixers install and tie together steel bars and mesh that are used to strengthen concrete on construction projects.

Structural engineers help to design and build large structures and buildings, like hospitals, sports stadiums and bridges.