Careers with Geology
Geology can support a wide range of careers. The strongest options depend on the other subjects you enjoy, the type of work you prefer and the route you want to take after school or college.
Where could Geology take you?
You do not need to choose a career simply because it uses geology. Use this page as a starting point, then compare roles, routes and the work itself.
Career ideas linked to Geology
Explore the roles below to see what the work involves, common entry routes, useful skills and possible progression.
Contaminated Land Specialist
Contaminated Land Specialists investigate polluted land, assess environmental risks and design remediation solutions that make sites safe for redevelopment.
Read career guideDrilling Engineer
Drilling Engineers design and supervise drilling operations used to access minerals, energy resources and geological samples safely and efficiently.
Read career guideExploration Manager
Exploration Managers lead teams searching for economically viable mineral deposits using geological surveys, drilling programmes and geophysical data.
Read career guideGeologist
Geologists study rocks, minerals and the Earth to locate natural resources and support safe extraction projects.
Read career guideGeophysicist
Geophysicists use seismic, magnetic and gravitational data to investigate the Earth and identify underground mineral and energy resources.
Read career guideMining Engineer
Mining Engineers plan and manage the safe, efficient extraction of minerals, metals and other natural resources from underground and surface mines.
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