Skills
1. IT skills
2. Willingness to learn
3. Communication
4. Attention to detail
5. Team working
6. Mathematical knowledge
7. Report writing
8. Organisation
9. Problem solving
10. Ability to interpret data
Qualifications
There are a number of ways you can become an Environmental Engineer, as a minimum you will need 4 or more GCSEs grades A-C (9-4) and a minimum of 2 A Levels or BTEC equivalent.
Level 3
You can study a BTEC Subsidiary or Extended Diploma in Construction & the Built Environment or Civil Engineering, or an Advanced Level 3 Apprenticeship in Civil Engineering.
Level 4, 5 & 6
You can study a HNC, HND, Higher Apprenticeship or Degree in Construction and the Built Environment, Civil Engineering or other related subjects.
Salary
Newly trained environmental engineers can earn £17,000 - £30,000
Trained environmental engineers with some experience can earn £30,000 - £55,000
Senior, chartered or master environmental engineers can earn up to £90,000