Biomethane Design and Project Engineer

SGN; England; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in the UK is seeking a Biomethane Design and Project Engineer to manage the design and delivery of compliant solutions for Green Gas assets. Successful candidates will have a civil engineering degree or equivalent experience in Gas, Water, or Manufacturing. This hybrid role offers competitive pay and benefits, along with opportunities for professional development in a pioneering organization focused on sustainability.

Benefits

Car allowance

Competitive pension scheme

Enhanced maternity/paternity pay

Life assurance

HolidayPlus

Cycle2work Scheme

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience in civil engineering, or 5+ years in Gas, Water, Petro-Chem, or Manufacturing without a degree.
• Experience in process engineering and design activities.
• Strong multidisciplinary awareness and ownership of deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Manage design and delivery of compliant solutions for Green Gas assets.
• Lead safe and compliant design solutions from concept to delivery.
• Develop innovative designs using CAD and BIM.

Skills

Process engineering

Project management

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Degree in civil engineering or similar

Health & Safety qualification (e.g. IOSH)

Tools

AutoCAD

3D design tools

MS Office

SharePoint

Autodesk Docs

Job description

Biomethane Design and Project Engineer

Oxford | £52.8k to £58.9k (Dependent on skills and experience)

Fulltime | Hybrid

Car allowance - Competitive pension scheme – Enhanced maternity/paternity pay – Life assurance – HolidayPlus – Cycle2work Scheme & more

REQ5019

We’re seeking a Biomethane Design and Project Engineer to manage the design and delivery of cost‑effective, compliant solutions for Green Gas assets, including design documentation, deployment support, and final safety files.

We deliver safety, warmth, and comfort to homes and businesses. Every role, whether in the office or on the front line, plays a key part in this mission. Here’s how you will contribute…

• Lead and co‑ordinate safe, compliant design solutions from concept to delivery.
• Develop and implement innovative designs using CAD, BIM and Autodesk Docs.
• Manage multi‑discipline design deliverables and technical specifications.
• Support procurement, installation and commissioning of biomethane projects.
• Liaise with stakeholders and supply chain to assess design options and costs.
• Track project milestones, risks, schedules and quality standards.
• Assist with planning, permitting and stage gate processes.
• Provide on‑site support during project phases with awareness of functional safety.
• Compile as‑built and handover documentation and health and safety files.
• Travel required for site visits and stakeholder meetings, with occasional stays near project locations.

What you will need

• Degree in civil engineering or similar, with 2+ years’ experience, or 5+ years in Gas, Water, Petro‑Chem or Manufacturing without a degree.
• Health & Safety qualification (e.g. IOSH) preferred but not essential.
• Experience in process engineering and design activities.
• Strong multidisciplinary awareness and ownership of deliverables.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, 3D design tools, document QA approach, MS Office, and collaborative platforms (e.g. SharePoint, Autodesk Docs).
• Clear development goals—Chartership (CEng) aspirations encouraged and also a functional safety practitioner.
• Passion for sustainable energy and the UK’s green transition.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and problem‑solving skills.
• Comfortable managing design and project delivery with a focus on safety and quality.
• Self‑aware, proactive, and able to influence and resolve challenges effectively.

Not sure you meet every requirement?

Research shows some people – particularly women and those from underrepresented backgrounds – may hesitate to apply unless they meet every criteria. At SGN, we value diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

If this role interests you but you’re not sure you tick every box, we’d still love to hear from you. You might be just who we’re looking for – now or in the future.

Why SGN?

SGN is a leader in pioneering research and development toward a net‑zero energy system. Our cutting‑edge technologies and innovative thinking are driving change in the gas industry, all while keeping people safe and warm.

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