Geology / Geophysics

Other
Aberdeenshire
June 19, 2026
Permanent
Urgent

Job Description

Morecambe Net Zero (MNZ) Project

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.

THE OPPORTUNITY – GEOLOGIST/GEOPHYSICIST

Delivers specialist subsurface activities to achieve Spirit Energy’s strategic objective of commercialising carbon storage in the South Morecambe and North Morecambe carbon stores.

Location: Aberdeen

Duration: 1 year contract

Contract Type: PAYE

Responsibilities

  • Static geological modelling.
  • Geomechanical modelling.
  • Containment Risk Assessment updates.
  • Preparation of carbon storage development plan.
  • Preparation of monitoring plan.
  • 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 (microbial, fault seal, etc.).
  • Support the subsurface work programme(s) and ensure the company meets its NSTA carbon storage license 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 other events, to build awareness and confidence in the technical competence of the business.
  • Any other associated duties as reasonably required.

Qualifications

  • Deep subsurface technical subject matter expertise in geology and/or geophysics pertaining to carbon storage development.
  • 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 in a relevant discipline such as Geophysics or Earth Science.

Please ensure you have the right to work in the UK and outline notice period / availability to start. Provide a PAYE day rate banding expectation when applying.

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