Students could work as environmental consultants working on commercial or government contracts, addressing a variety of environmental issues. Their role and responsibilities could cover a wide range of disciplines including:
- assessment of air
- land and water contamination
- environmental impact assessment
- environmental audit
- waste management and the development of environmental policy
- environmental management systems.
Graduate starting salaries can reach £24,500. The upper end of the salary range for senior consultant grade positions is £44,000, and for those at principal consultant grade, £55,000.