Sustainable Engineering and Lifecycle Analysis
Implement sustainable engineering practices and conduct lifecycle analysis to minimize environmental impact.
Skill demand · ONS UK online job adverts
How common is environmental science, engineering and sustainability?
This requirement appears in 5.9% of UK new online job adverts in 2025. Its share rose by 0.8 percentage points compared with 2024.
The latest year is partial. Comparisons with full years need care. 2026 figures have not been published yet.Share of new adverts5.9%UK · 2025
Change in share+0.8 pp2024 to 2025
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What this skill category covers
Official detailed requirements in this ONS group
Renewable Energy Production Technique Skills
Ability to implement techniques for generating renewable energy.
Water Quality and Treatment Technologies
Implement water treatment technologies and quality control processes to ensure safe and sustainable water supply.
Environmental Policy and Protection
Develop and implement environmental policies and protection plans for sustainability.
Environmental Law and Compliance Management
Apply environmental laws and compliance protocols to protect ecosystems and ensure regulatory adherence.
Ecology and Ecosystem Engineering Knowledge
Understanding of ecological principles and ecosystem engineering for sustainability.
Reforestation and Arboriculture Techniques
Methods for planting trees and managing forested areas to restore ecosystems and maintain tree health.
Environmental Resource Planning Skills
Ability to plan and manage environmental resources for conservation and development.
Climate and Meteorology
Analyse climate patterns and meteorological data to predict weather conditions.
Emissions Testing Skills
Ability to perform emissions testing for compliance with environmental standards.
Flood Risk Management
Strategies for assessing and mitigating flood hazards.
Waste Management and Environmental Control
Manage waste disposal processes and environmental controls to ensure sustainability and regulatory compliance.
ONS Table 1 detailed requirements · SCO13.04. Shares can overlap because an advert may mention several requirements.
Roles that often need this skill category
Occupations where environmental science, engineering and sustainability appears most often in UK new adverts
| # | Occupation | Share of occupation adverts | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Environment professionals Example titles: Environment officer · Energy manager · Landfill engineer · Environmental adviser | 84.6% | |
| 2 | Environmental health professionals Example titles: Environmental health manager · Food inspector · Shops inspector · Sanitary officer | 67.1% | |
| 3 | Conservation professionals Example titles: Conservation adviser · Field officer · Access officer · Heritage manager | 66.3% | |
| 4 | Water and sewerage plant operatives Example titles: Water softener plant operator · Filter man · Sewerage man · Pump operator | 61.7% | |
| 5 | Agricultural and fishing trades n.e.c. Example titles: Bee farmer · Bee keeper · Area ranger · Fish keeper | 52.4% | |
| 6 | Air-conditioning and refrigeration installers and repairers Example titles: Refrigeration engineer · Service engineer · Refrigerator maker · Refrigeration mechanic | 40.0% | |
| 7 | Production managers and directors in mining and energy Example titles: Production manager · Mine boss · Mine agent · Gas manager | 36.6% | |
| 8 | Physical scientists Example titles: Scientist · Mud logger · Gas examiner · Research worker | 35.8% | |
| 9 | Gardeners and landscape gardeners Example titles: Landscape gardener · Tree pruner · Green roofer · Garden designer | 33.3% | |
| 10 | Horticultural trades Example titles: Horticultural assistant · Seed worker · Tea planter · Tree pruner | 32.6% |
How related skills compare
Skills within Energy and Environmental Sciences
| # | Skill | Share of adverts | Change (pp) | View |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Environmental Science, Engineering and Sustainability Selected skill · 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 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.