Environmental consultants work on commercial or government contracts, addressing a variety of environmental issues.

They cover a wide range of disciplines such as:

• assessment of air
• land and water contamination
• environmental impact assessment
• environmental audit
• waste management and the development of environmental policy
• environmental management systems.

Major clients include the government (including local government and national regulatory organisations) and land or water management organisations.

A career as an environmental consultant offers the opportunity for a structured professional path with the potential to specialise in an area of interest.