Environmental Analyst (Fort William)

HIJOBS; Fort William; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus up to 15%

31 days annual leave

Life assurance

Cycle to work

Healthy Lifestyle contribution

Employee discounts

Occupational Health & EAP

Plus many more

Job summary

Mowi Scotland Farms Office in Fort William is seeking an Environmental Analyst to join the Environment Team. The role focuses on delivering site development projects, assessing environmental impacts, and ensuring regulatory compliance throughout the aquaculture lifecycle.

You will work with regulators, consultants and operations teams, using GIS tools to identify risks and develop mitigation measures, while supporting licence applications and environmental monitoring programs.

Qualifications

• Degree in marine science, environmental science, or a related discipline.
• Understanding of environmental and sustainability issues in aquaculture.
• Knowledge of regulatory environments impacting fish farming and site development licensing.
• Awareness of environmental impacts assessment techniques.
• Ability to build relationships with regulators, consultants and operations teams.
• Ability to analyse information and present clear recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Lead site development projects from feasibility to consent.
• Evaluate environmental impacts and prepare assessments for planning and consenting.
• Identify risks and opportunities; develop mitigation measures for sustainable delivery.
• Build and maintain relationships with regulators, consultants and operations teams.
• Evaluate development sites using GIS and other assessment tools.
• Analyse environmental/operational data to support licences and approvals.
• Contribute to surveys, monitoring, compliance and outreach activities.
• Represent the team at community events and support STEM outreach.

Skills

GIS

Environmental assessment

Regulatory frameworks

Stakeholder communication

Data analysis

Project coordination

Mitigation planning

Education

Degree in marine science or environmental science

Tools

GIS

Job description

Environmental Analyst Mowi Scotland Farms Office, Fort William Salary Dependant on experience Do you have experience of managing environmental issues within the aquaculture industry and a strong understanding of the regulatory frameworks that support sustainable fish farming?

Mowi Scotland Farms Office, Fort William

Salary – Dependant on experience

Do you have experience of managing environmental issues within the aquaculture industry and a strong understanding of the regulatory frameworks that support sustainable fish farming?

Mowi is seeking an Environmental Analyst to join our Environment Team.

We are looking for a candidate with knowledge of the licensing regimes relevant to fish farming, experience in environmental assessment and an understanding of the environmental considerations associated with the development and operation of aquaculture sites. You will play a key role in helping to ensure the environmental sustainability of our operations.

This role is a full-time post, and the successful candidate will be required to work 40 hours per week.

About the job

You will work within Mowi’s multi disciplinary Environment Team to support delivery of the company’s site development programme, obtaining the regulatory permissions required for fish farming and to ensure full compliance with regulatory and environmental requirements.

Key duties of the role include, but are not limited to:

Work to deliver site development projects from initial feasibility to achieving the required consents.

Evaluating the environmental impacts of development proposals and preparing environmental assessments to support planning and consenting processes.

Ability to identify environmental risks and opportunities, assess potential project impacts, and develop practical mitigation measures to support sustainable project delivery.

Develop positive working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, including regulators, consultants and operational teams.

Evaluate potential development sites, identifying environmental opportunities and constraints using GIS and other assessment tools.

Analyse environmental and operational data to support licence applications and regulatory approvals.

Contribute to a range of environmental team activities, including surveys, monitoring and regulatory compliance, helping deliver sustainable business outcomes.

Represent the team at community events, communicate environmental topics to a range of audiences, and support school outreach programmes that inspire interest in STEM careers.

Ideal Candidate

This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, motivated individual to join our dynamic environment team in a key role at the forefront of our programme of sustainable site development with good opportunities for professional development and long term career progressions within Mowi.

The skills and attributes we are looking for include:

• Degree qualified in marine science, environmental science, or a related discipline;
• An understanding of the environmental and sustainability issues associated with fish farming and aquaculture developments.
• You will understand the regulatory environments and frameworks within which the fish farming industry sits and the implications of site development for licensing;
• You will have an appreciation of a range of environmental impacts and assessment techniques;
• Able to build positive relationships and communicate effectively with stakeholders, including regulators, local communities and other interested parties.
• Able to analyse information, identify key issues and present clear recommendations to support decision-making.
• Flexible and adaptable, with the ability to respond to changing priorities and business needs.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, collaborating with colleagues to deliver successful outcomes.

What does Mowi offer?

In return you will be part of the team in a constantly expanding industry. Our Mowi rewards include:

• Annual bonus scheme with the ability to earn up to 15% of your salary.
• 31 days annual leave per annum, increasing with length of service.
• Life assurance cover.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Healthy Lifestyle contribution to support an active lifestyle.
• Employee discounts at participating retailers.
• Occupational Health Support & Employee Assistance Programme.
• Plus, many more.

Deadline to apply: Sunday 8th November 2026.

Mowi values diversity in the workplace and is an equal opportunities employer. To apply for this vacancy, you must be eligible to work in the UK. This vacancy does not meet the criteria for Skilled Worker sponsorship.