Environmental advisors ensure that construction projects comply with environmental regulations and targets. They strategically plan ways to keep air pollution or water and soil contamination to a minimum, reduce material waste and ensure that any necessary waste is disposed of in the correct manner.
Typical hours per week
37 - 39
How to become an environmental advisor
There are two main routes to becoming an environmental advisor. You could complete a university course or a degree apprenticeship.
You should explore these routes to becoming an environmental advisor, to find out which is the right one for you. Although some of these options have certain qualification requirements, many employers are more interested in people who are enthusiastic, willing to learn and can follow instructions.
You may need a (CSCS) card to work on a construction site.
You could complete an undergraduate degree in a relevant subject such as environmental engineering, environmental science, environmental studies, geoscience, biology, ecology or agricultural science.
Many employers also look for candidates with relevant postgraduate qualifications and work experience in an environmental setting.
You’ll need :
You can become an environmental advisor by completing an environmental practitioner degree apprenticeship.
You’ll need 4 - 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C) and A levels, or equivalent to start a degree apprenticeship.
Apprenticeships are open to anyone over the age of 16. As an apprentice, you will be fully employed by your company and expected to work a minimum of 30 hours a week.
Your time will be split between on-the-job experience and a college or training provider.
Work experience is essential to gaining employment within the construction industry. You could gain this at school, or by working weekends and holidays with a company or relative who works as an environmental advisor.
Potential employers will always be pleased to see work experience listed on your CV. Many environmental organisations offer volunteering opportunities which will give you a taste for environmental work and develop your skills and contacts.
As an environmental advisor, the following skills may be useful :
What does an environmental advisor do?
The main responsibility of an environmental advisor is ensuring that projects comply with environmental regulations and targets by addressing issues such as air quality, land and water contamination, waste management and environmental impact.
Other duties of an environmental advisor may include :
What's it like to be an environmental advisor?
How much could you earn as an environmental advisor?
The expected salary for an environmental advisor varies as you become more experienced.
Hours and salary depend on location, employer and any overtime you may do.