Marine Environmental Consultant/Project Manager – Aquaculture

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 3 May 2026
LOCATION
Oban
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£33,647 / year
CATEGORY
Consulting & Professional Services
This role is not offered with visa sponsorship, though the employer is a licensed UK sponsor

SKILLS

Aquaculture Environmental Consultancy NewDEPOMOD (NDM) Project Management Customer Account Management Tender Preparation Marine/Environmental Sciences Communication Skills

FULL DESCRIPTION

Marine Environmental Consultant/Project Manager – Aquaculture

[Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk], the commercial subsidiary of the Scottish Association for Marine Science based in Oban, is seeking to appoint an Environmental Consultant / Project Manager to join our consultancy team. Your focus will be on the Aquaculture Sector, playing a role in the development of NewDEPOMOD (NDM) and other aquaculture related projects.

Key Details

  • Location: [Employer hidden], Malin House, Oban
  • Contract Type: Permanent
  • Working Pattern: Full Time (37hrs, Monday to Friday)
  • Salary Range: £29,915.19 - £33,647.14 per annum
  • Closing Date: 6th October 2023

The Role

[Employer hidden] is seeking to appoint an Environmental Consultant / Project Manager. Your focus will be on the Aquaculture Sector, playing a role in the development of NewDEPOMOD (NDM) and other aquaculture related projects, working closely with an established delivery team and research colleagues.

Our Ideal Candidate

With experience in a commercial aquaculture role and ideally educated to postgraduate level in marine/environmental sciences, you will utilise your industry experience to carry out environmental consultancy duties. The role will also require project management and delivery, customer account management, opportunity generation and tender preparation. You will work alongside the business development team and report to the Programme Manager. Training and guidance will be provided where required. As a highly motivated self-starter with excellent communication and organisational skills, you will enjoy the challenge of working at the interface of scientific research, industrial challenges and evidence-based policymaking.

What We Offer

  • Flexible working
  • Generous remuneration package including pension, holiday allowance
  • Structured career development path
  • Free on-site parking
  • Occupational health & wellbeing support
  • Purchase of additional holidays, technology & smartphones, payroll giving, discounted shopping vouchers, cycle to work scheme

How to Apply

Applications must include CV and Cover Letter and should be sent electronically to [contact hidden] quoting Job Ref ‘SE3/23.MS’ in the subject heading. Your cover letter should outline your experience to date as well as what you can bring to the role. Closing date for applications is 6th October 2023. Candidates must have the rights to work in the UK already in place when applying.

About [Employer hidden]

[Employer hidden] is the commercial subsidiary of the Scottish Association for Marine Science. For more information, visit www.sams-enterprise.com. For queries, contact Mike Spain at [contact hidden].

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