Environmental Engineer

Environmental Engineer

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• Level 3 NVQ in Engineering Maintenance
• Level 2 Building Services Engineering Installer apprenticeship
• SVQ at SCQF Level 4 in Construction and Civil Engineering Operations
• Modern apprenticeship at SCQF Level 6 in Engineering
• Level 4 NVQ in Engineering Maintenance
• Level 3 Mechanical Maintenance Technician apprenticeship
• Level 3 NVQ in Engineering Maintenance
• Level 2 Building Services Engineering Installer apprenticeship

• Carrying out site assessments
• Conducting technical audits
• Evaluating environmental impact
• Making recommendations on clean‑up, reclamation and waste management activities
• Assessing how a site complies with environmental regulations
• Using mathematical techniques and computer modelling to assess or forecast past, present and future environmental problems
• Designing, developing, testing and implementing technical solutions which will help organisations actively reduce their negative impact on the environment
• Interpreting data
• Keeping abreast of legislative changes in environmental law
• Identification and consideration of potential contaminant sources
• Obtaining and maintaining plans, permits and standard operating procedures

There are several routes to becoming an environmental engineer. You can gain the qualifications you need by doing a university or college course or you could apply for an apprenticeship. If you have the relevant skills or experience you may be able to apply directly to an employer and train on‑the‑job. It’s also possible to move into environmental engineering from other related occupations, such as environmental consultancy or sustainability.

• Technically inquisitive
• Aptitude for collecting and analysing scientific data
• Excellent communicator
• Good organisational skills
• Able to work under pressure and meet strict project deadlines

• Newly trained environmental engineer can start at £23,000
• Trained with experience environmental engineer can earn up to £47,000
• Salaries depend on location, employer, level of responsibility, any overtime you may do, and whether you have completed an industry recognised training route
• Salaries have been collected from multiple industry sources

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 engineer. Potential employers will always be pleased to see work experience listed on your CV.

An apprenticeship with an environmental company or local authority is a good way into the industry. You could complete a degree apprenticeship as an environmental practitioner to help you become an environmental engineer. 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.

Entry level

Internship

Engineering and Information Technology

Construction