Career Profiles

MATHS & DATA JOB PROFILES

• Cartographer

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

• Geotechnician

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

• Land surveyor

  GIS surveyor, geomatics surveyor

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

• Landscape Planner

  Landscape Planners look at the big picture for outdoor spaces, from rural communities to towns and cities. They make plans and implement strategies for how places will be developed over time, making sure everyone works together to create somewhere special.

• Oceanographer

  Oceanographers study the seas and oceans.

• Rural Surveyor

  Agricultural surveyor

  Rural surveyors value the assets of farms and estates, advise clients on legal and tax issues, and plan and develop land use.

DESIGN JOB PROFILES

• Agricultural Engineering Technician

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

• Energy Engineer

  Renewable energy engineer

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

• Florist

  Florists sell flowers and design bouquets for weddings, funerals and special occasions.

• Landscape Architect

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

• Landscaper

  Landscape gardener, landscape designer

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

• Quarry Engineer

  MINING ENGINEER

  Quarry engineers explore new sites, oversee extraction operations and manage sites at the end of their commercial life.

• Wind Turbine Technician

  RENEWABLE ENERGY TECHNICIAN

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

SCIENCE JOB PROFILES

• Agronomist

  Crop scientist, agricultural consultant, agronomy manager

  Agronomists advise farmers on soil management and crop production.

• Biologist

  Biologists study living things, like animals and plants.

• Botanist

  Plant biologist

  Botanists study all forms of plant life.

• Ecologist

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

• Environmental Consultant

  Eco consultant

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

• Zoologist

  Zoologists study animals and their behaviour.

• Landscape Scientist

  Landscape Scientists use their expert knowledge of plants and animals to make sure outdoor spaces work for wildlife as well as people. They test and monitor sites to make sure they have a positive impact on the environment. When species are at risk, they come up with a plan to protect them.

• Ornithologist

  Ornithologists study the behaviour, ecology, classification and conservation of birds and their habitats.

AGRICULTURE JOB PROFILES

• Agricultural Inspector

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

• Farm worker

  Farm labourer

  Farm workers do agricultural work with livestock, crops and machinery.

• Farmer

  Farm manager

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

• Fish Farmer

  Aquaculturist

  Fish farmers work in small teams to breed and rear fish and shellfish, and harvest them for market.

• Tractor driver

  Agricultural machinery operator, combine harvester driver, crop sprayer

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

HORTICULTURE JOB PROFILES

• Arboricultural officer

  Tree officer

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

• 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 allow entry to the public.

• Forest officer

  Forester, forest manager, woodland manager, assistant head forester

  Forest officers manage forestry workers, plan harvesting activities and monitor planted areas.

• Forestry worker

  Forest craftsperson, lumberjack

  Forestry workers manage trees, plants and the environment in forests and woodland.

• Garden nursery assistant

  Horticultural assistant, garden centre worker

  Garden nursery assistants grow plants in nurseries and garden centres, and advise and serve customers.

• Gardener

  Gardeners grow and look after plants in private and public green spaces.

• Groundsperson

  Greenkeeper

  A groundsperson, or greenkeeper, looks after sports grounds like football, cricket or rugby pitches.

• Horticultural manager

  Garden centre manager

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

• Horticultural therapist

  Horticultural therapists use gardening to improve their clients' health and wellbeing.

• Horticultural worker

  Horticultural workers grow and sell plants in garden centres, and tend to plants in parks and gardens.

• Landscape Manager

  They look after outdoor spaces, making sure people can use and enjoy them now and in the future. Experts on plants and human behaviour, they give essential advice to architects and planners and help them create places that stay special.

• Tree surgeon

  Tree climber, arborist

  Tree surgeons carry out tree work including planting, felling, care and maintenance, and hazard assessments.