Environmental Officer

ProMatch Consultancy Limited; Scourie; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

ProMatch Consultancy Limited seeks an Environmental Officer to support site development, regulatory compliance and environmental management across multiple marine locations in Scotland.

Essential: aquaculture experience, degree in Environmental Science or related field, and EIAs delivery. Travel to remote coastal sites required; remote work options available with occasional production-site visits.

Qualifications

• Degree in Environmental Science, Marine Science, Ecology or related discipline.
• Proven experience delivering marine EIAs.
• Strong knowledge of environmental regulation in aquaculture.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate EIAs, stakeholder consultations and licence applications across marine locations.
• Manage consent processes, renewals, regulatory databases and submissions.
• Monitor environmental impact and support EMS improvements.
• Liaise with external contractors and statutory bodies for surveys and mappings.
• Maintain knowledge of Scottish aquaculture regulations and consent trends.
• Support budgeting and strategic planning; deputise for Environmental Manager when needed.

Skills

EIA coordination

Environmental management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Environmental Science / Marine Science degree

Tools

GIS software

Environmental sampling

Job description

Our Client is a proudly independent Scottish salmon farming and processing business with a global reputation for quality, sustainability and innovation. At the heart of their success is a commitment to responsible farming and exceptional product standards from loch to plate.

An opportunity has become available for a detail-oriented Environmental Officer 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:

• Essential: Current experience within the aquaculture industry, with a strong understanding of marine farming operations and environmental challenges
• Degree in Environmental Science, Marine Science, Ecology, or a related discipline
• Proven experience managing and delivering marine Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs)
• Strong working knowledge of environmental regulation and consenting requirements within the aquaculture sector
• Experience using GIS software and environmental sampling and monitoring techniques
• Membership of IEMA or an equivalent professional body (desirable)
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel regularly to remote coastal and marine 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 depending on experience, with excellent scope for development and progression