Environmental Field Scientist (Fort William)

West Highland Chamber; Fort William; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme up to 15%

31 days annual leave

Life assurance cover

Healthy lifestyle contribution

Employee discounts

Occupational health support

Job summary

The West Highland Chamber in Fort William is seeking an Environmental Field Scientist for a fixed-term role lasting 12 months, starting in August 2026. This position involves managing hydrographic data deployments, supporting environmental surveys, and engaging with various stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will have a degree in marine science and practical experience in marine environmental assessments. Benefits include a bonus scheme, 31 days of annual leave, and more.

Qualifications

• Qualified to a degree level in marine science or other comparable discipline.
• Practical work experience within the industry or marine environmental surveys.
• Ability to communicate findings clearly.

Responsibilities

• Manage current meter deployments and data collection.
• Conduct environmental surveys using various techniques.
• Maintain oceanographic equipment.

Skills

Marine science knowledge

Environmental survey experience

Data analysis

Communication skills

Use of monitoring tools

Education

Degree in marine science or equivalent

Tools

Oceanographic equipment

Job description

Environmental Field Scientist (Fort William)

(Fixed Term 12-months)

Farms Office, Fort William

Salary – Dependant on experience

We are recruiting for an Environmental Field Scientist to support our commitment for environmental excellence across our operations.

Working within the Mowi environment team you will be responsible for a variety of duties to support the work of the team. The range of duties will include current meter deployment, retrieval and the initial processing of collected data. Undertaking depth surveys, equipment repair and maintenance and site visit preparation. The successful candidate will also be required to assist with the collection and processing of environmental samples, collected from the seabed and water column.

This role is a 12 months fixed term post commencing August 2026 and the successful candidate will be required to work 40 hours per week. Working on board vessels is a key part of the role, including Mowi’s own dedicated survey vessel.

About the job

• To manage and implement a programme of current meter deployment across Mowi farming locations, collecting the required hydrographic data sets in accordance with regulatory requirements to support site development and licensing.
• Collection of wave data at identified sites, through deployment of appropriate oceanographic equipment such as wave buoys.
• Ensure that all data analysis, processing, and reporting is carried out in accordance with regulatory requirements and maintained to the highest standard.
• To support the collection of wider environmental data at sites, such as ad-hoc environmental surveying using camera systems, including ROV’s.
• Support the teams wider programme of regulatory field monitoring work as required e.g., medicine residue sampling of the seabed or benthic biological sampling.
• Maintain all oceanographic equipment to required design, calibration, and maintenance requirements.
• To act as the team lead on physical characterisation of sites, using observational and modelled data supporting technical analysis of site equipment such as moorings design.
• Assist in site development scoping and feasibility assessments using GIS mapping, spatial data analysis and constraints / sensitivities analysis.
• Assess, interpret, and use environmental data in support of licence applications.
• Engagement with key stakeholders, including regulators, environmental consultancies, internal Mowi teams and community groups as required in support of environmental surveying delivery and wider team activities.
• Participation in public engagement events and interactions with members of the public is a feature of the environment teams work as is educational outreach activities with schools supporting STEM career focused learning.

Ideal Candidate

This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic individual to join our dynamic environment team and be at the forefront of our environmental surveying, working in diverse locations around the west coast of Scotland, monitoring the rich and varied marine habitats that coexist with our farming locations

The skills and attributes we are looking for include:

• Qualified to a degree level in marine science or other comparable discipline or equivalent knowledge gained from working in a relevant position within the industry.
• Practical work experience within the industry or experience of undertaking marine environmental surveys secured from previous relevant academic or work-related experiences.
• An appreciation of a range of environmental impacts and assessment techniques.
• An ability to communicate findings and analysis of non-compliance in a clear, concise way that benefits the company to senior managers.
• Able to demonstrate an ability to use relevant monitoring tools, techniques, systems, and practices relevant to the role.
• A flexible approach to working to meet the demands of the job is essential.
• The ability to integrate into a multidisciplinary team operating in a busy, diverse and fast paced environment.

What does Mowi offer?

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

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

We would love to hear from you! Please visit mowi.com/careers to apply.

Deadline to apply

Sunday 21st September 2026

Additional information

Please note, we retain the right to close this vacancy or keep it open subject to volume and quality of applications. We would therefore encourage candidates to submit an application as soon as possible.

Equal Opportunities

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.