Which green jobs are the highest-paid in the UK?

Best paid roles in the green sector	Average salary
Environmental Lawyer	£82,875
Head of Sustainability	£63,105.25
Renewable Energy Consultant	£52,000
Hydrologist	£47,250
Environmental Manager	£47170
Sustainability Engineer	£46,250
Climate Change Manager	£42,139.25
Solar Installer	£41,500.25
Carbon Analyst	£41,450
Ecologist	£39,250
Solar Electrician	£38,750
Solar Design Engineer	£36,250
Hydrographic Surveyor	£35,250
Environmental Engineer	£34,500
Environmental Consultant	£33,750
Environmental Scientist	£30,250
Sustainability Advisor	£30,250

• MSc-level graduate or equivalent in an environmental or sustainability related discipline. 

Skills/experience/internships:

• Extensive experience in sustainability across strategy development, implementation, monitoring, communication and reporting. 

Renewable Energy Consultant

Qualifications:

• Relevant degree in a subject such as renewable energy, environmental management, environmental science, engineering or sustainability. 

Skills/experience/internships:

• Experience of UK planning systems, HSE procedures and standards. Commercially aware and experienced in business development. Low and zero-carbon technologies would be beneficial. 

Hydrologist 

Qualifications:

• Relevant degree in environmental science, geography, civil engineering, environmental engineering, Earth sciences or ecology. 

• Postgraduate course in water engineering, flood risk management or hydrogeology. 

Skills/experience/internships:

• Keen interest in flood risk management and related environmental areas. 

Environmental Manager 

Qualifications:

• An undergraduate degree in an environment related subject, which could include engineering, environmental health, environmental sciences/management, biosciences, applied science, physics or geography. 

Skills/experience/internships:

• A genuine interest in and understanding of environmental issues, relevant legislation and renewable energy sources. Commercial awareness: the ability to work within commercial constraints. 

• The ability to take the lead on projects and inspire others. 

Sustainability Engineer 

Qualifications:

• A degree in a relevant engineering or sustainability subject. 

• A master's degree in a relevant subject is preferred. 

• It is also often expected that you have specific accreditations such as relevant BREEAM credits and professional registration of CIBSE is highly desirable. 

Skills/experience/internships:

• Strong technical engineering knowledge. Good understanding of low-carbon technologies, manufacturing processes and equipment. 

• Sound knowledge of mapping, thermal and energy modelling and life cycle assessment tools. 

• Good understanding of the circular economy’s impact on sustainable engineering. 

• CAD and GIS skills building solutions. 

Climate Change Manager 

Qualifications:

• Relevant Master’s degree in sustainability, environmental management, etc. 

Skills/experience/internships:

• Knowledge of legislative and regulatory landscape on climate change. 

• Experience with data management and reporting (internal compliance, CDP). 

Solar Installer

Qualifications:

• A City & Guilds Level 2 or 3 Diploma in Electrical Installation. 

• 4 - 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C) (level 3 course). 

Skills/experience/internships:

• No experience needed. 

Carbon Analyst

Qualifications:

• Minimum a Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in the environmental field or numerical/analytical degree. 

Skills/experience/internships:

• Experience in report writing, good attention to detail and strong numerical ability and data proficiency. 

Ecologist

Qualifications:

• Degree in ecology or a related subject. 

Skills/experience/internships:

• Experience working with external and internal stakeholders, including, clients, sub-contractors, local planning authorities, and conservation bodies desirable.