Environmental consultant | Average UK Salary & Outlook

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

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Design, or supervise the design of, systems, processes, or equipment for control, management, or remediation of water, air, or soil quality.
Advise corporations or government agencies of procedures to follow in cleaning up contaminated sites to protect people and the environment.
Collaborate with environmental scientists, planners, hazardous waste

Design, or supervise the design of, systems, processes, or equipment for control, management, or remediation of water, air, or soil quality.
Advise corporations or government agencies of procedures to follow in cleaning up contaminated sites to protect people and the environment.
Collaborate with environmental scientists, planners, hazardous waste technicians, engineers, experts in law or business, or other specialists to address environmental problems.
Obtain, update, or maintain plans, permits, or standard operating procedures.
Serve as liaison with federal, state, or local agencies or officials on issues pertaining to solid or hazardous waste program requirements.
Provide technical support for environmental remediation or litigation projects, including remediation system design or determination of regulatory applicability.
Prepare, review, or update environmental investigation or recommendation reports.
Develop site-specific health and safety protocols, such as spill contingency plans or methods for loading or transporting waste.
Inspect industrial or municipal facilities or programs to evaluate operational effectiveness or ensure compliance with environmental regulations.
Provide assistance with planning, quality assurance, safety inspection protocols, or sampling as part of a team conducting multimedia inspections at complex facilities.
Prepare or present public briefings on the status of environmental engineering projects.
Develop proposed project objectives and targets and report to management on progress in attaining them.
Coordinate or manage environmental protection programs or projects, assigning or evaluating work.
Advise industries or government agencies about environmental policies and standards.
Direct installation or operation of environmental monitoring devices or supervise related data collection programs.
Monitor progress of environmental improvement programs.
Prepare hazardous waste manifests or land disposal restriction notifications.
Assess the existing or potential environmental impact of land use projects on air, water, or land.
Prepare, maintain, or revise quality assurance documentation or procedures.
Assist in budget implementation, forecasts, or administration.
Provide environmental engineering assistance in network analysis, regulatory analysis, or planning or reviewing database development.
Inform company employees or other interested parties of environmental issues.
Develop or present environmental compliance training or orientation sessions.
Provide administrative support for projects by collecting data, providing project documentation, training staff, or performing other general administrative duties.
Assess, sort, characterize, or pack known or unknown materials.

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Environmental consultants typically work around 37 to 39 hours per week.

As a Environmental consultant you will typically work evenings.

This occupation tends to be:

Investigative — Investigative occupations frequently involve working with ideas, and require an extensive amount of thinking. These occupations can involve searching for facts and figuring out problems mentally.

Realistic — Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and

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* from ONETonline

Average salary
49,149 GBP *
per year

* data taken from the Office of National Statistics (ons.gov.uk)

Average salary for Environmental consultant

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Salary over time for Environmental consultant

Salary for this role has increased over time

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Future outlook for Environmental consultants

Very good outlook

Balanced outlook

2% yearly wage growth (on average)

Very good outlook

30% chance of automation in the future

Which qualifications do I need?

Find out what you need to know in order to become a Environmental consultant and the highest average level of education for people in this role.

In terms of people already doing this job:

48% of people in this role have a Master's degree
41% of people in this role have a Bachelor's degree
7% of people in this role have some postgraduate study, but not a masters or doctorate

You'll need:

knowledge of English language
knowledge of teaching and the ability to design courses
excellent verbal communication skills
the ability to read English
excellent written communication skills
analytical thinking skills
persistence and determination
to be thorough and pay attention to detail
to be able to carry out basic tasks on a computer or hand-held device

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What soft skills do I need?

Rise above the competition by brushing up on the 5 most important soft skills you need to become a Environmental consultant.

Reading Comprehension Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents

Critical Thinking Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems

Active Learning Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making

Active Listening Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times

Complex Problem Solving Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions

What technical skills do I need?

Technical skills are programmes, softwares and things you need to know in order to be a successful Environmental consultant. Check that you know:

Analytical or scientific software DHI Water and Environment MIKE SHE; RockWare MODFLOW; The MathWorks MATLAB

Compliance software Greenhouse gas management software; Hazardous materials management HMS software; Material safety data sheet MSDS software; Regulatory compliance management software

Computer aided design CAD software

Graphics or photo imaging software Photogrammetric software

Map creation software ESRI ArcGIS software

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Environmental Management

Integrity Job requires being honest and ethical. Analytical Thinking Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems. Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Attention to Detail Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. Adaptability/Flexibility Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.

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