Reservoir Engineer

Role Summary

Morecambe Net Zero (MNZ) is one of the UK’s most ambitious decarbonisation projects, transforming depleted gas fields in the East Irish Sea into a world‑class carbon storage hub. By safely capturing, transporting and permanently storing CO₂ from heavy industry, MNZ will play a vital role in helping the UK achieve its net zero targets while supporting thousands of skilled jobs across the country.

Position: Reservoir Engineer (1‑year contract)

Location: Aberdeen

Please provide a PAYE day rate banding expectation, right to work in the UK, and notice period or availability to start.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and operate the carbon storage reservoir simulation model.
• Containment Risk Assessment updates.
• Preparation of the carbon storage development plan.
• Preparation of the monitoring plan.
• Preparation of the corrective measure plan.
• Post‑closure planning including decommissioning, post‑closure monitoring and handover plan.
• Manage the interface with supply chain partners for specialist technical inputs and studies (e.g., microbial, fault seal).
• Support the subsurface work programme(s) and ensure that the company meets its NSTA carbon storage licence commitments and deadlines, while remaining aligned with the priorities and constraints of the business.
• Support work to successfully secure a carbon storage permit aligned with the requirements of the MNZ project portfolio.
• Maintain technical alignment with wells, above ground and commercial aspects of the proposed development.
• Promote Spirit Energy with stakeholders, including at conferences and events, to build awareness and confidence in technical competence of the business.
• Any other associated duties as reasonably required.

About You

• Deep subsurface technical subject matter expertise in reservoir engineering pertaining to carbon storage development.
• A recognised and trusted industry expert.
• Good understanding of the UK carbon storage regulatory regime including licensing, work programme fulfilment and permit application and award.
• Educated to degree level, ideally MSc or MEng in a relevant discipline such as Engineering or Earth Science.