Sustainability Consultant
Also known as a “Green Consultant” or “Eco Consultant”
How much can I earn?
Depending on where in the UK you decide to work, your salary will be higher or lower. Check out our salary map to see what you could earn.
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Apprentice (L3): | £17,300 |
Apprentice (L6): | £17,800 |
Graduate: | £28,000 |
Newly Qualified: | £30,000 |
Partner/Director: | £55,000 |
Apprentice (L3): | £17,300 |
Apprentice (L6): | £17,800 |
Graduate: | £28,000 |
Newly Qualified: | £30,000 |
Partner/Director: | £55,000 |
Career paths into this role
- Apprentice route
You could qualify as a Sustainability Consultant whilst working in a supporting role. You study alongside your practical experience
- Graduate route
You’ll need an RTPI (Royal Town Planning Institute) accredited undergraduate or postgraduate degree. You’ll usually need 5 GCSEs (9-4) and 3 A Levels to get onto a degree course, but you might be able to use other qualifications
Other roles you might enjoy
- Ensure working practices are safe and comply with legislation
- Carry out site inspections to make sure H&S policies are being implemented
- Prepare H&S strategies for businesses
- Prepare reports for internal and external audiences using business analytics reporting tools
- Manipulate, analyse and interpret complex data sets
- Gather, understand and document detailed business requirements using appropriate tools and techniques