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Environmental Scientist

As an Environmental Scientist, you play a crucial role in safeguarding our planet's health and resources, making a tangible impact on global sustainability efforts. Your expertise not only informs policy decisions but also fosters innovative solutions to combat climate change and preserve biodiversity in the UK and beyond.

Environmental Scientist

40

Environment & Land

AI IMPACT
AI EXPOSURE TODAY40
20-YEAR SCENARIO
NOT A FORECAST78%
THE DOOR · ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAYC
STARTING PAY£28,000 - £35,000
REGULATORY MOATThe law requires human oversight. That human could be you.

THE DOOR: ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAY, graded A (easy) to E (extremely hard). A Careermash rule-of-thumb index built from our AI exposure index and the job's moat class. It is not a forecast and not a count of job openings.

AI EXPOSURE TODAY is a Careermash index from 0 to 100 of how exposed this job's everyday tasks are to AI today. We estimate it by matching published research on how people use AI to this job, usually by keyword or subject area, and we lower it where the work is protected (for example by physical, personal or legal requirements). It is not a direct measurement of how much people in this job use AI.

AI exposure is high, the core still needs you
AI exposure today is high on our index (40), and the law requires human oversight. That human could be you. That part is what keeps the job yours, so get fluent with the tools and lean into it.

Organisations in this field

Organisations known to employ people in this area of work. This is not a list of current vacancies.

Environment AgencyThe Environment Agency is a leading employer in the environmental sector, focusing on protecting and improving the environment in England.Natural EnglandNatural England is dedicated to conserving and enhancing the natural environment, offering diverse opportunities for environmental scientists.RSPB (Royal Society for the Protection of Birds)The RSPB is a conservation charity that employs environmental scientists to help protect wildlife and habitats across the UK.
AtkinsAtkins is a global engineering and design consultancy that offers exciting roles for environmental scientists in various sectors.
AECOMAECOM is a multinational engineering firm that provides opportunities for environmental scientists to work on impactful projects worldwide.