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Environmental consultants advise on sustainability, including waste management, recycling, flood risk and the effects of climate change.
You could work: evenings; occasionally
There will be
2.4% more Environmental consultant jobs in 2027.
In your local area
In this job, you could:
You could work in an office or at a client's business.
Your working environment may be you'll travel often and outdoors some of the time.
You can get into this job through:
You'll usually need a degree in environmental science, environmental studies or a related subject like:
It's becoming more common for employers to ask for a postgraduate qualification as well as some experience of working in an environmental setting.
You'll usually need:
You can start by doing an environmental practitioner degree apprenticeship.
You'll usually need:
Volunteering is a great way of getting experience and a taste of environmental work. It will also give you the opportunity to develop your skills and make contacts.
Organisations who offer volunteering opportunities include:
You can find more opportunities through the Countryside Jobs Service.
As a graduate you could look for postgraduate training positions offered through a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP).
In a KTP, you would get the opportunity to run a research project together with an organisation and a university or research body. You may also work towards postgraduate qualifications.
You can join the Society for the Environment for professional development and networking.
You can discover more about environmental work and training through the:Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management; Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment
With experience, you could:move into an associate, senior or principal consultant position; apply for chartered environmentalist status; work as a lecturer; run your own consultancy business; work in research