Reservoir Engineer

Engineering
Aberdeenshire
June 19, 2026
Permanent
Urgent

Job Description

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 CO 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.

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