Environmental Analyst (Aquaculture)

Promatchconsultancy; Lairg; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An independent salmon farming business in Scotland is seeking a detail-oriented Environmental Analyst to support site development and regulatory compliance. The role involves managing environmental impact assessments and liaising with stakeholders. Candidates should have a degree in environmental science and experience in aquaculture regulations. Remote work is offered with occasional travel to production sites. Salary negotiable based on experience, ranging from £40,000 to £45,000 annually.

Benefits

Opportunity for development and progression

Fully expensed travel

Qualifications

• Experience with EIAs and regulatory frameworks in aquaculture.
• Membership with IEMA or equivalent is desirable.
• Full driving license and willingness to travel to remote sites.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate environmental impact assessments (EIAs) and stakeholder consultations.
• Manage consent compliance processes and support renewal applications.
• Monitor and report on environmental impact, contributing to the Environmental Management System (EMS).
• Liaise with external contractors and statutory bodies.
• Maintain expert knowledge of Scottish aquaculture regulations.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Environmental impact assessments (EIAs)

GIS tools

Environmental sampling techniques

Education

Degree in environmental/marine science or related discipline

Job description

Join an independent salmon farming business with a reputation for low-impact operations, high welfare standards and a commitment to environmental stewardship across Scotland’s remote coastal regions. We are looking for a detail-oriented Environmental Analyst to support site development, regulatory compliance and environmental management across multiple marine locations.

Key responsibilities include:

• Driving site development activities, including coordinating environmental impact assessments (EIAs), stakeholder consultations and licence applications across marine location
• Managing consent compliance processes, supporting renewal applications, maintaining regulatory databases and preparing submissions for regulatory authorities
• Monitoring and reporting on environmental impact, contributing to the Environmental Management System (EMS) and supporting continuous improvement across operations
• Liaising with external contractors and statutory bodies, ensuring surveys, mapping and development assessments are completed to regulatory and operational standards
• Staying ahead of industry developments, maintaining expert knowledge of Scottish aquaculture regulations, environmental frameworks and consent trends
• Supporting budgeting and strategic planning, contributing data-driven insights and deputising for the Environmental Manager when needed

What we are looking for:

• A degree in environmental/marine science or a related discipline
• Experience with EIAs and regulatory frameworks in aquaculture
• Familiarity with GIS tools and environmental sampling techniques
• Membership with IEMA or equivalent (desirable)
• Full driving licence and willingness to travel to remote sites

Why join the team?
This is a key role within a growing organisation that values sustainability, innovation and collaboration. You will have the opportunity to shape environmental strategy and contribute to responsible aquaculture practices.

The role offers remote working, with fully expensed occasional travel to production sites across Scotland as and when required for field exercises and team meetings.

Salary is negotiable between £40,000 to £45,000 per annum depending on experience, with excellent scope for development and progression.