Geology and Geophysics Knowledge
Understanding of geological and geophysical principles for research or industry.
Skill demand · ONS UK online job adverts
How common is earth sciences and engineering?
This requirement appears in 0.1% of UK new online job adverts in 2025. Its share was broadly unchanged compared with 2024.
The latest year is partial. Comparisons with full years need care. 2026 figures have not been published yet.Share of new adverts0.1%UK · 2025
Change in share0.0 pp2024 to 2025
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What this skill category covers
Official detailed requirements in this ONS group
Geological Deposition Processes
Understanding sedimentary processes and formation of geological layers.
ONS Table 1 detailed requirements · SCO13.01. Shares can overlap because an advert may mention several requirements.
Roles that often need this skill category
Occupations where earth sciences and engineering appears most often in UK new adverts
| # | Occupation | Share of occupation adverts | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Physical scientists Example titles: Scientist · Mud logger · Gas examiner · Research worker | 29.8% | |
| 2 | Environment professionals Example titles: Environment officer · Energy manager · Landfill engineer · Environmental adviser | 13.8% | |
| 3 | Civil engineers Example titles: Civil engineer · Mud engineer · City surveyor · Works officer | 8.4% | |
| 4 | Production managers and directors in mining and energy Example titles: Production manager · Mine boss · Mine agent · Gas manager | 2.1% | |
| 5 | Aircraft maintenance and related trades Example titles: Aircraft maintenance engineer · Aero engineer · Service fitter · Aircraft fitter | 1.9% | |
| 6 | Other researchers, unspecified discipline Example titles: Researcher · Research fellow · Research officer · Research assistant | 1.6% | |
| 7 | Conservation professionals Example titles: Conservation adviser · Field officer · Access officer · Heritage manager | 1.6% | |
| 8 | Production and process engineers Example titles: Process engineer · Section leader · Product engineer · Production adviser | 1.5% | |
| 9 | Education managers Example titles: Education manager · Centre manager · Vice principal · Vice chancellor | 1.1% | |
| 10 | Quality control and planning engineers Example titles: Quality control engineer · QC analyst · Mine planner · Group planner | 0.9% |
How related skills compare
Skills within Energy and Environmental Sciences
| # | Skill | Share of adverts | Change (pp) | View |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Environmental Science, Engineering and Sustainability Sustainable Engineering and Lifecycle Analysis · Renewable Energy Production Technique Skills · Water Quality and Treatment Technologies | 5.9% | +0.8 pp | |
| 2 | Energy Systems and Engineering Renewable Energy Systems and Sustainable Power · Nuclear Engineering Knowledge · Offshore Drilling and Marine Operations | 2.1% | +0.2 pp | |
| 3 | Earth Sciences and Engineering Selected skill · Geology and Geophysics Knowledge · Geological Deposition Processes | 0.1% | 0.0 pp | |
| 4 | Environmental and Industrial Safety Pollution Control Technique Skills · Filtration Systems · Industrial Dust Collection Systems | 0.1% | 0.0 pp | |
| 5 | Marine Safety and Environmental Compliance Marine Pollution Compliance Standard Knowledge | 0.0% | 0.0 pp | |
| 6 | Oil and Gas Engineering Extended Reach Drilling Skills · Drilling Fluid Technology Knowledge | 0.0% | 0.0 pp |
About these figures
How to interpret skill demand
Source: Office for National Statistics, UK online job adverts. Shares describe new adverts reporting the requirement. An advert may mention several skills, so their shares do not add up to 100%. A rise from 10% to 12% is an increase of 2 percentage points.
These figures do not establish a salary premium, proficiency level, or which skills are requested together. This page has no published skill-specific salary or location breakdown.
ONS · 2025 · partial year · 2026 figures have not been published yet. · Open Government Licence v3.0. ONS does not endorse Jobmundo.