Climate change specialists measure and analyse changes in the weather over a set period of time. Their work may involve gaining an insight into how human activities affect the environment. Responsibilities can involve researching climate change patterns in offices, collecting land and water samples in the field, and testing field samples in specialist laboratories, meaning that candidates for these jobs must feel comfortable working in a range of environments.
Due to a rise in awareness, policy changes and emerging technologies, the climate change recruitment market has grown in recent years. The need for skilled candidates is greater than ever and agencies are increasingly in demand to meet staffing needs.
Employers of climate change staff include the government, educational institutions, and environmental organisations and consultancy firms. In most cases, the minimum qualification required to enter into a job as a climate change specialist is a bachelor's degree in geology, environmental science, geochemistry, physics or meteorology. Degrees in subjects relating to environmental science often include work experience, which is an essential requirement for many climate change jobs. Graduates lacking work experience may wish to volunteer with conservation organisations before they apply for employment openings.
Whether you're looking to hire or looking for work, we list more than 100 recruitment agencies that recruit for permanent, temporary or contract climate change jobs in the UK.
"Protecting the planet with specialized environmental professionals. From conservationists to sustainability consultants, we provide talent dedicated to preserving natural resources and promoting eco-friendly solutions. Our candidates are experts in regulatory compliance, environmental impact assessments, and green initiatives. Together, we can create a sustainable future."
85 Great Portland Street, First Floor, London, London, W1W 7LT
ITS Building People is a Construction specialist recruitment company that specialises in providing skilled and unskilled professionals to several sectors including Trades & Labour, Architecture, Mechanical & Electrical, Property & Surveying, Engineering, and Asbestos - in England and South Wales. The company was established in 1973 and has over 21 operating offices around the UK. They are based in Reading.
Allease House, Townsend Piece, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP19 8BQ
Hiring on an interim and permanent basis, Macallam Talent Resourcing is a multi-vertical staffing solutions supplier. They put forth their expertise in performing search & selection processes for the following industries: Construction, Energy & Renewables, Engineering, Environmental, Facilities Management, Interior Design, and Rail & Transportation. The entity operates nationwide and abroad and is a corporate member of Investors in People.
Medusa Suite, Windsor House, Cornwall Road, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG1 2PW
Careers4change works across the Social Impact industry, offering recruitment services through their location in Wandsworth. Taking charge of the whole process, from client consultation up to candidate offer presentation, they hire talent in Social Investment Management, Marketing and more, as well as C-Suite Leadership. Their customer portfolio, since they began in 2016, includes Bristol & Bath Regional Capital and Oracle Cancer Trust.
12, Ellerton Roa, Wandsworth, London, SW18 3NN
Ristara specialises in recruiting candidates for the Education sector for permanent and temporary positions. With over 18 years of experience in recruitment, they typically recruit Secondary Teachers, Teaching Assistants, and Cover Supervisors.
201 The Old Courthouse, 18-22 St. Peters, Derby, Derbyshire, DE1 1NN
Mattinson Partnership is a recruitment firm that delivers manpower solutions to sectors such as Architecture, Environment, Energy, Civils & Infrastructure, Transport, and Construction. The firm offers temp, fixed-term, and contract, retained search, and permanent recruitment solutions. Mattinson typically recruits for roles such as Senior Development Project Manager, Principal Designer / CDM Specialist, Team Lead, and Public Affairs Director.
109 The Print Rooms 164 - 180 Union Street, Bermondsey, London, SE1 0LH
Waste Recruit is a specialist Resource Management, Renewable Energy & Recycling employment agency. Established in 2003, they have a team of specialist consultants operating that assists candidates and employers UK wide. They have previously filled roles such as Mobile Chemists, Landfill Gas Engineers and Soil Treatment Facility Site Operators.
Kiln House Studios, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 9HY
A national talent sourcing specialist, Hews Recruit covers a broad range of fields in the Construction industry, including Building Surveying, Environmental, Health & Safety, and Project Management. They have been hiring on a permanent, interim, and contract basis for over five years. From their Bristol office, they also provide services for various sectors, such as Commercial, Infrastructure, Real Estate, and Utilities.
21C Somerset Square, Bristol, Avon, BS48 1RQ
Hedera Hiring is a multi-disciplinary talent sourcing agency that fulfils various assignments at all levels. For over three years, they have been supplying staffing services to clients in the EV Charging, Fibre, Gas, Power, Telecommunications, Traffic Management, and Water fields of the Civil & Engineering, and Utilities industries. Since its establishment in 2019, they have been catering to employers across the UK and Europe.
275 Deansgate, Manchester, Lancashire, M3 4EL
TBS Labour recruits for Asbestos Removal Contracting opportunities nationwide. They are an accredited member of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation and hire candidates for temporary jobs. The talent firm offers their expertise in supplying specialised staffing services to the following clients from its Amersham office: Commercial, Power Stations, Public, and Residential.
St Marys's Court, The Broadway, Amersham, Buckinghamshire, HP7 0UT
Morgan Lang is a recruitment specialist in the Environmental and Water sector, and delivers workforce solutions across the UK. They make permanent placements covering assignments in Sales, Design, Project Management, Installation, Commissioning, Legionella Control, Risk Assessment and Service. Examples of positions they recruit for span from Technician through to Chartered Engineer in Mechanical, Electrical, Process and Civil disciplines.
Lichfield House, 32 Bore Street, Lichfield, Staffordshire, WS13 6LL
Evan Craig Recruitment recruits Engineering specialists, focusing on the Land Surveying and Geo-Environmental & Geotechnical verticals. Satisfying permanent and fixed term contract appointments of all levels, they place professionals like Earthworks Supervisors, Engineering Geologists and Geotechnical Engineers to businesses nationwide. They are situated in Covent Garden and are corporate members of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation.
71 - 75 Shelton Street, Soho, London, WC2H 9JQ
Defusion Recruitment hires Build & Maintenance personnel for Utilities businesses in the UK and Ireland. Example roles they recruit for are permanent and temporary appointments such as Optical Fibre and Copper Installers, Surveyors and Distribution Linemen. They started in 2007 and have since helped employers in Telecoms, Power and related sectors. Some of these are Morrison Utility Services, Obelisk and MJ Quinn. Their UK office is in Canterbury.
2A Orchard House, Orchard Street, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 8AR
Osborne Richardson is a Westminster-based niche Environmental recruitment agency, operating across Environmental & Public Health, Town Planning and Property. Meeting permanent, contract and project personnel needs, they have been aiding public and private organisations alike since 1991. Their past clients include Avison Young, JLL and the Manchester City Council. They are also an accredited supplier by the North East Procurement Organisation.
3rd Floor 66-68 Margaret Street, Westminster, London, W1W 8SR
Established in 2009, Red Kite Waste is a specialist recruitment consultancy focused on the Waste Management and Recycling sector all over the UK. The agency fills vacancies up to board level in Transport, Processing, Sales, Engineering, Energy, Customer Services and Trading. The company headquarters is in Harrogate.
Thornton Grange, No Mans Moor Lane, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG4 4BQ
Penguin Recruitment offers professional permanent and temporary workforce solutions to a wide range of business sectors. They offer interview and CV tips for their candidates, and they offer advertising, executive search, and network & social media services for their clients. The agency has previously recruited Water Hygiene Engineers, HSE Advisors, Landscape Architects, Senior Town Planners, Ecologists, and more.
166b Alcester Road, Birmingham, West Midlands, B13 8HS
Pennine Recruitment provides hiring solutions to the Technical, Driving and Industrial markets. With more than two decades of experience, they're able to meet a range of staffing demands across Yorkshire and the North West. They fill roles in everything from Warehousing to Engineering.
Suite 5, Premium Inn Altofts Lane, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 5PZ
Lead Careers delivers recruitment solutions across Landscape & Urban Design, Ecology, Architecture and Design. They began in 2020 and have been leveraging their experience of over 10 years, and connections with agencies registered with the Landscape Institute, Royal Institute of British Architects and more. Through an office in Islington, they serve the whole of the UK.
20-22 Wenlock Road, Islington, London, N1 7GU
A Select UK is equipped with over 20 years of industry experience. They cater primarily to the Technical Engineering and Manufacturing industries, particularly in the Scientific, Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, Health, Safety, Environmental, and Quality areas. They feature a recruitment team consisting of CertRP-qualified consultants. They are headquartered in Hampshire.
Unit 24 Tower House, Nottingham South & Wilford Business Park, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG11 7EP
DKF Agency has been recruiting across the built environment since 2014, specifically in asbestos removal, asbestos management and treatment, demolition, and soft-strip. Led by their consultants in Altrincham, they open permanent and temporary trades, labour, management and professional appointments. They are members of the Asbestos Removal Contractors Association and the REC.
Station House, Stamford New Rd, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA14 1EP
Embankment Group has a breadth of experience in providing multi-disciplinary staffing solutions across the UK. Established in 2021, they have been recruiting within the Engineering, Environmental, and Infrastructure verticals and their divisions. These include Air Quality, Acoustics, Arboriculture, Cost & Project Management, Ecology, Geotechnical, Landscape Architecture, and Sustainability. Based in Wilmslow.
Bollin House, Bollin Walk, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 1BN
Irwin & Colton hires staff nationwide for permanent and contract Health & Safety, and Environment jobs. They cater to a diverse client group belonging to various sectors, including Construction & Utilities, Waste Recycling & Heavy Industry, Media, Technology, and Telecommunications. A privately-held agency founded in 2016, Irwin & Colton recruits personnel for Managerial, Directorial, and Advisor positions.
Cardinal Point Park Road, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, WD3 1RE
Founded in 1990, Wilson Wraight is a well-known Agricultural, Environmental, and Planning consulting firm. They have experts across a range of areas and offer services like direct management, bookkeeping, tenders, analytics, investment appraisals, joint ventures, and recruitment. The company is located in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk.
Regent House 110 Northgate Street, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 1HP
Based in Devon, Water People has over 40 years of experience working within water markets in the UK and worldwide. They specialise in the placement of Technical staff including Engineers, Operations Managers, Scientists, Directors, Project Managers, Customer Service & Sales Personnel.
The White Farmhouse South Pool, Kingsbridge, Devon, TQ7 2RY
Prospectus is a company that offers a wide range of recruitment services including advertising, board, executive search, global, managed campaigns, interim, and more to the Not for Profit sector. They are accredited by B-Corp, Clear Company, and Living Wage. They have placed Philanthropy Managers, Partnerships Managers, and Fundraising Managers, to name a few examples, and they also provide a Kickstart scheme to provide young people with employability training.
20-22 Stukeley Street, Holborn, London, WC2B 5LR
Embark Resourcing is focused on the provision of Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) workers to the Oil & Gas, Energy, Infrastructure, Construction, and Mining markets worldwide, even on short notice. They also fill Engineering vacancies at all levels, ranging from Mechanical, Electrical, and E&I Engineers, through to Project Engineers and Project Managers. Established in 2014, they now have offices in the UK, USA, and the Middle East.
The Granary Copthill Farm Estates, Stamford, Lincolnshire, PE9 4TD
Purobuild is a dedicated recruitment consultancy specialising in the Built Environment sector. Providing exceptional recruitment services and supporting professionals with expert guidance to advance their careers, Purobuild is committed to excellence and prioritises going the extra mile to deliver a superior recruitment experience.
736 740 Wilmslow Road, Manchester, Lancashire, M20 2DW
ALS People operates across the Waste & Recycling, Warehousing & Logistics and Manufacturing industries, hiring for permanent and temporary placements. In 2020, they expanded to provide temporary workers to COVID-19 testing centres across the UK. They were incorporated in 2014 and have over 30 years of experience. They are also members of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation and won a Fast Growth 50 Award in 2018 with a growth of 4237%.
Cambria House, Van Road, Caerphilly, Mid Glamorgan, CF83 3ED
Lawmens Limited is a family-run specialist agency that provides hiring solutions to the following areas: Demolition & Soft Strip, Waste Management & Environment, and Labour & Logistics. They have over 31 years of industry experience and are an approved CPD provider. Their operatives also hold up-to-date CSCS cards.
The Old Mill, Mill Yard, Cobham, Surrey, KT11 3NE
JD Ross Energy works with Energy employers to fill permanent and contract roles in Technology, Solar, Wind, Utilities, Oil & Gas and Conventional Power. They started in 2008 and have since worked for corporations like Siemens, GE and Centrica through consultants based in London, Netherlands, Australia and the US. They have 19 recognitions, including being listed in The Sunday Times-Virgin Fast Track 100 Companies for five years.
5th Floor, Becket House, 36 Old Jewry, City of London, London, EC2R 8DD
JS Selection specialises in matching talent with Fire & Security and Water Treatment jobs across the UK such as Water Treatment Supervisors, Water Hygiene Technicians, Water Treatment Equipment Engineers, Fire Risk Assessors, and Fire Safety Consultants. With over 15 years of industry experience, they have worked with companies like SUEZ, Veolia Water, Marlowe PLC, and Pennon Water Services.
Paul House, Stockport Rd, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA15 7UQ
Ruston McQueen is an executive search firm for the climate change and sustainability market. They work in a range of areas, including Clean Energy, E-Mobility, Food and Agriculture, and the Digital Economy. They have more than 14 years of experience and recruit senior professionals such as Chief Executive Officers, Non-Executive Directors, Chief Financial Officers, R&D Directors, Partners, General Managers and Consultants.
35 Stamford New Road, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA14 1EB
Heathgate Search is a leading HSEQ recruitment firm with a specialisation in Health and Safety, Environmental, Quality, and Fire Safety. They provide executive, permanent, and interim HSEQ recruitment solutions to companies in the private, public, and non-profit sectors throughout the world. The company was founded in 2021 and is headquartered in Southwark.
20 St Thomas St, Bermondsey, London, SE1 9RS
Taylorollinson is a Scientific recruitment firm founded in 2013 with offices in Manchester Science Park and Milton Park, Oxford. They specialise in these industry sectors: Biotechnology, Chemical, Environmental, Food/Beverage, Medical Devices, Oil/Gas, Pharmaceutical, and more.
Innovation Centre, 99 Park Drive, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 4RY
Highfield Professional Solutions is a Durley-based Technical Engineering agency that focuses on supplying candidates to industries such as Building & Property, Energy & Power, Highways & Transportation, Rail, and Water & Utilities. The agency is accredited by APPSCo and RISQS, and was recognised at the South Coast Business Awards and the Solent Business Awards.
Unit 1 and Unit 2 Mill Court The Sawmills, Southampton, Hampshire, SO32 2EJ
Technical Moves recruits for jobs within the Built Environment. The company covers all sectors including Construction & Building, Surveying and Project Management, Property & Development, Architecture & Planning, and Civil & Structural Engineering. They are based in Cambridge.
20B Market Hill, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 9JG
Netsource has over 20 years of experience in the IT recruitment industry. They supply candidates to a number of sectors, including Financial Institutions, Telecom markets, the Utilities sectors and the Gaming industry.
111 Piccadilly, Ducie Street, Manchester, Lancashire, M1 2HY
Grichan Whitestone Partnership is a business consulting firm that offers executive search, interim management, and business consulting. They support businesses looking for C-Suite professionals, Directors, Senior Managers, and Consultants. They use their global network of connections and internal research department. They focus on the Business and Support Services sectors covering Logistics, Built Environment, Defence, Security, and Risk.
The Hay Barn, 4 Elgar Court Drury Lane, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR3 8TY
OHM Recruitment recruits for permanent and temporary jobs in Technical Engineering, Commercial Vehicles, Grounds Maintenance, Waste Management & Environmental, Retail and Manufacturing. Since they started in 2014, they have supplied Lead Fitters, HGV Technicians, Retail Store Labourers and more. Their team has experience of more than 20 years which they utilise to fulfil posts throughout the UK. They are based in Nottingham.
Abbeyfield Road, Lenton Industrial Estate, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG7 2SZ
Argee Recruit is a specialist Construction recruitment firm, working across Civil Engineering, Building and Commercial. Coupled with their knowledge of over 30 years, and experience since they began in 2005, they carry out resourcing for Professional, Technical and Supervisory permanent, contract and freelance positions like Quantity Surveyor and Project Manager. Situated in Orpington, they service the likes of high-rise projects and residences.
27 Broxbourne Road, Orpington, Kent, BR6 0AZ
Cranleigh Scientific sources employment opportunities and candidates on behalf of the STEM and Sustainability sectors in the UK, Europe and America. Born and bred in 2001 in Guildford, they deliver roles in Pharmaceutical, Biotech, Chemical, Clinical, Environmental, Medical Device, and Food and Beverage at all levels. As an REC corporate member, Cranleigh deals with all types of businesses ranging from start-ups to multinational enterprises.
PM House, Riverway Estate, Guildford, Surrey, GU3 1LZ
Bolt Staffing Solutions has been working across numerous markets including, but not limited to, Customer Service, Sales, Help Desk, Office Support, Clerical, Call Centre, Engineering, Manufacturing, Maintenance Tech and Warehouse & Distribution since 2021. Partnering with public and private organisations of all sizes, they work on permanent, temporary and contract qualified, professional and skilled staffing needs. They are located in Wigton.
20 New Street, Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 9AL
Vantage Recruitment provides staff for various industries nationwide, such as Accountancy and Finance, Automotive, Sales, Customer Service, HR, IT, Office and Admin, and Engineering. Being in the recruitment industry for over 11 years, they offer support for permanent, interim, and temporary needs.
9 Station Road, Castle Donington, Derby, Derbyshire, DE74 2NJ
Warehousing & Logistics, Driving, Printing, Recycling & Waste Management, Aviation, Cleaning, Admin, and Manufacturing are just some of the sectors that the recruitment agency First Call Contract Services works in. Some jobs they recruit for include Forklift Driver, Referencing Administrator, HGV 2 Refuse Driver, ADR Driver, and Catering General Assistant. The company was founded in 1996 and has offices all over the UK.
10-12 Middle Row, Ashford, Kent, TN24 8SQ
VNA Recruitment delivers recruitment solutions in Business Support, Social Care, Construction, Financial Services, Contact Centres and the Public Sector. Founded in 1996, they have been placing permanent, temporary and contract staff, from graduates to executive leaders, and from a single employee to an entire team, domestically and globally through their office in Billericay. They are also members of the Association of Professional Staffing Companies.
2 Crown Yard, Billericay, Essex, CM12 9BX
Sterling Recruitment Services Ltd predominantly deals with Industrial recruitment, filling posts in Engineering, Construction, Manufacturing, Transport, FMCG and Waste Management as well as Office and Finance. Besides hiring for permanent, temporary and contract assignments, they also supply ad hoc staff by means of their 24/7 availability. Headquartered in Middlesbrough, they are also members of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation.
Unit 40, Metcalfe Road, Skippers Lane Industrial Estate, Middlesbrough, Cleveland, TS6 6PT
Osborne Thomas provides recruitment solutions to the public sector, including Local and Central Government, Healthcare, Emergency Services, Higher Education, Housing Associations, and the Third Sector. Their remit covers both permanent and interim placements. Headquartered in London, they are also an REC member, an Equality Register member, Cyber Essentials certified, and a Living Wage employer.
71-75 Shelton Street, Soho, London, WC2H 9JQ
Gap Personnel is an independently owned, local industrial staffing firm providing recruitment solutions for the Technical, Professional and Health Care sectors. The firm was acquired by BeNEXT Yumeshin Group Co in 2017 and they place Warehouse Operatives, Administrators, Stock Controllers, and Hygiene and Cleaning Operatives. Established in 1997, Gap Personnel provides permanent and temporary placements for candidates.
9 Cunningham Court, Lions Drive, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 2QX
Orion Group covers Life Sciences, Renewables, Oil and Gas, Construction, Mining, Marine, IT, Finance, Nuclear, and Utilities. Launched in Scotland in 1987, the agency has offices throughout Europe, Africa, Asia Pacific, Australia, the Americas and the Middle East. They have won the Five Star Occupational Health and Safety Awards/Audit 2019 of the British Safety Council and the KellyOCG Supplier Excellence Award.
21 Albert Street, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, AB25 1XX
Cape Recruitment specialises in placing staff into a broad spectrum of sectors such as Accountancy, Education, Energy, Healthcare, Hospitality, HR, Legal, Marketing and Technology. Located in Bristol, they offer roles at all levels, from Trainee to Director, across the UK and beyond. Cape usually obtains candidates through direct referrals.
The Create Centre, B Bond, Bristol, Avon, BS1 6XN
Thomas Search operates across 10 Built Environment industries, which include Surveying, Facilities Management, Defence Infrastructure, Construction, Engineering, Architecture, HR and Business Support. They began in 2013 and have since aided developers, consultancies, contractors, service providers, and the like, and applicants seeking permanent, temporary and contract employment. Their headquarters is in Poole.
84 Wimborne Road, Poole, Dorset, BH15 2DA
ABA Executive performs multi-sector executive search in the UK and overseas, in addition to conducting succession planning and research projects. Since they opened their doors in 2003, led by their director who has 26 years of experience, they have completed over 1,000 recruitment projects across over 40 countries in Europe, Asia and North America. They have worked with over 330 companies, such as Associated British Foods, Capgemini, Twinings and Vivergo Fuels.
19 Gloucester Road, Ross-on-wye, Herefordshire, HR9 5LQ
Austin Banks is a specialist recruiter that focuses on a broad range of industries such as Sales, Marketing and Customer Service; Accounts and Office Support; Purchasing and Supply Chain; Engineering and Manufacturing; and Human Resources and Training. The agency supplies permanent, temporary and contract staff to employers throughout Yorkshire and the surrounding areas.
Unit 4-5 Heather Ct, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN2 5YL
AMB Technical recruits for a wide variety of professionals within the Construction, Civil Engineering, and Mechanical & Electrical Building Services. Their client portfolio includes Cemex, Chester Zoo, Howdens, Pentadel, Robertson, VolkerLaser, McGoff Construction, and more. They are accredited by the Contractor Health & Safety Assessment (CHAS). Their head office is located in Runcorn. They also have offices in Leeds and Birmingham.
Sutton House, Ashville Point, Clifton Lane, Sutton Weaver, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 3FW
Founded in 2015, The Resolute Group specialises in the following market sectors: Utilities, Construction, IT & Digital, Civil Engineering, Engineering, Business Operations, Rail/Rolling Stock, and Transportation. They also offer other services like contingency assignments, executive search & selection, volume and project campaigns, and headhunting services. The agency is based in Derby.
Storefirst Business Centre, Riverside Road, Pride Park, Derby, Derbyshire, DE24 8HY