Environment and land

• Agricultural contractor

  Agricultural contractors provide specialised, seasonal or temporary services to farmers.

• Agricultural engineer

  Land-based engineer

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

• Agricultural engineering technician

  Agricultural service engineer, Land-based engineering technician

  Agricultural engineering technicians help to solve practical engineering problems in land-based industries.

• Agricultural inspector

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

• Agronomist

  Crop scientist, agricultural consultant, agronomy manager

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

• Arboricultural officer

  Tree officer, forest officer

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

• Archaeologist

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

• Bin worker

  Refuse collector, waste operative, recycling collector

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

• Biologist

  Biologists study living things, including people, animals and plants, along with the environments they live in.

• Building technician

  Site technician

  Building technicians support engineers, surveyors and architects on construction projects.

• Cartographer

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

• Cemetery worker

  Gravedigger, cemetery operative

  Cemetery workers prepare and maintain graves, burial plots, memorial sites and gardens.

• Chemical engineer

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

• Climate scientist

  Climatologist

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

• Commercial energy assessor

  Non-domestic energy assessor

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

• Corporate responsibility and sustainability practitioner

  Corporate responsibility administrator, sustainability officer

  Corporate responsibility and sustainability practitioners make sure that businesses work in an ethical way.

• Countryside officer

  Conservation officer

  Countryside officers manage, protect and improve the rural environment.

• Countryside ranger

  Countryside rangers look after green spaces, woodlands and animal habitats that are open to the public.

• Drone pilot

  Unmanned aerial vehicle pilot, UAV pilot

  Drone pilots remotely operate aircraft used in work like surveying, filmmaking and aerial photography.

• Ecologist

  Ecologists study the relationship between plants, animals and the environment.

• Energy engineer

  Renewable energy engineer

  Energy engineers research, design and build power generation plants, and work in the oil and gas industry.

• Environmental consultant

  Eco consultant

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

• Environmental health practitioner

  Environmental health officer

  Environmental health practitioners make sure people's surroundings are safe, healthy and hygienic.

• Farm worker

  Farm labourer

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

• Farmer

  Farm manager

  Farmers and farm managers grow crops and raise farm animals for food production.

• Fence installer

  Fencer, fencing worker

  Fence installers put up and repair fences, gates and other barriers.

• Fish farmer

  Aquaculturist

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

• Florist

  Florists sell flowers and create displays for weddings, funerals, events and special occasions.

• Food manufacturing inspector

  Food quality control inspector, food safety officer

  Food manufacturing inspectors make sure companies meet hygiene and safety standards, and that products are safe to eat.

• Forestry worker

  Forest craftsperson

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

• Gamekeeper

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

• Gardener

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

• Geoscientist

  Geologist

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

• Geospatial technician

  Geographic information systems (GIS) technician

  Geospatial technicians collect data to create maps, update satellite navigation systems and plan construction and conservation projects.

• Geotechnician

  Geotechnical lab technician, geotechnical engineering technician

  Geotechnicians collect and analyse geological data from rock, soil and water samples.

• Groundsperson

  Greenkeeper

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

• Horticultural manager

  Garden centre manager

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

• Horticultural therapist

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

• Horticultural worker

  Horticultural assistant, garden nursery assistant, garden centre worker

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

• Hydrologist

  Water engineer, flood engineer, hydrology engineer

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

• Land surveyor

  Geographic information systems (GIS) surveyor, geomatics surveyor

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

• Landscape architect

  Landscape architects plan, design and manage the landscapes we live and work in.

• Landscaper

  Landscape gardener, landscape designer

  Landscapers create and maintain gardens, parks and other outdoor areas.

• Marine engineer

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

• Meat hygiene inspector

  Official auxiliary

  Meat hygiene inspectors make sure food processing plants and slaughterhouses follow safety and hygiene standards.

• Meteorologist

  Weather forecaster, weather scientist

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

• Nuclear engineer

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

• Oceanographer

  Marine scientist

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

• Oil and gas operations manager

  Oil and gas production manager, oil and gas exploration manager

  Oil and gas operations managers plan and co-ordinate onshore and offshore exploration and production.

• Palaeontologist

  Palaeontologists study the history of life on Earth through fossils.

• Pest control technician

  Pest control officer

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

• Quarry engineer

  Mining engineer

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

• Recycled metals worker

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

• Recycling engagement officer

  Recycling officer, Recycling support officer

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

• Research scientist

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

• Rural surveyor

  Agricultural surveyor

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

• Seismologist

  Geophysicist

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

• Thermal insulation engineer

  Pipework lagger, thermal insulation installer

  Thermal insulation engineers install insulating materials around pipes, boilers and ductwork in offices, factories, schools and hospitals.

• Tractor driver

  Agricultural machinery operator, combine harvester driver, crop sprayer

  Tractor drivers operate farm machinery to plough fields, plant seeds, and spray and harvest crops.

• Tree surgeon

  Tree climber, arborist

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

• Water network operative

  Leakage operative, distribution technician, network service technician

  Water network operatives lay and maintain the pipes, mains and pumping stations that supply water to homes and businesses.

• Water treatment worker

  Water quality technician, water treatment operator

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

• Wind turbine technician

  Renewable energy technician

  Wind turbine technicians maintain and repair wind farm turbines on land and at sea.

• Zoologist

  Field biologist, wildlife biologist, conservation biologist

  Zoologists study animals and their behaviour.