Reservoir Engineer

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.
 
 
THE OPPORTUNITY – RESERVOIR ENGINEER
 
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
Day Rate: TBC - For your application to be progressed, please ensure you provide a PAYE day rate banding expectation. 
 

• Please only apply if you have existing right to work in the UK.
• Please outline notice period/availability to start.

 
Closing Date for Applications: 16th July 2026
 
 
AND NOW FOR THE TECHNICAL BIT…
In role, you will be required to:
 

• The exact nature of the accountabilities will be dependent upon the background of the candidate and capabilities of the other members of the Technical Team, but are expected to include some, if not all, of the following:
• Build and operate the carbon storage reservoir simulation model.
• 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 that the company meets its NSTA carbon storage license commitments and deadlines, whilst 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
To be successful in this role, we are looking for:
 

• 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 fulfillment and permit application and award.
• Educated to degree level, ideally MSc or MEng in a relevant discipline such as Engineering or Earth Science

 
 
As we move towards first operations, we are building a diverse and forward‑thinking workforce to deliver this critical infrastructure. If this feels like the right match, we’d love to hear from you


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