Technical Due Diligence Expert - Biogas International; f​/m​/d

Technical Due Diligence Expert – Biogas International

The Technical Due Diligence Expert – Biogas International is responsible for performing comprehensive technical assessments of biogas and biomethane projects, with a strong focus on agricultural feedstock-based plants across European markets. The role supports investment decisions, acquisitions, and project development by providing robust technical, operational, and risk analyses throughout the project lifecycle.

• Conduct technical due diligence for acquisitions, joint ventures, and greenfield biogas and biomethane projects.

• Review and validate process design, plant layouts, mass and energy balances, and process flow diagrams.

• Assess anaerobic digestion technologies, feedstock handling systems, biogas upgrading technologies, digestate treatment, and grid injection solutions.

• Identify technical risks, mitigation measures, and value-creation opportunities.

• Evaluate feedstock availability, composition, and long-term supply robustness.

• Analyze plant performance, efficiency, reliability, and scalability, including repowering or expansion options.

• Review compliance with applicable technical standards, safety requirements, and environmental regulations.

• Support optimization of CAPEX and OPEX assumptions based on technical findings.

• Provide technical input during investment committee processes, M&A negotiations, and financial modeling.

• Prepare clear and structured technical due diligence reports and executive summaries.

• Respond to technical questions during transaction execution, including data room reviews and management meetings.

• Support post-acquisition integration and technical improvement roadmaps.

• Interface with technology providers, EPC contractors, operators, consultants, and regulatory bodies.

• Validate supplier technical proposals, performance guarantees, and cost assumptions.

• Collaborate closely with internal teams including development, finance, legal, and operations.

• Monitor developments in biogas and biomethane technologies, regulations, and sustainability schemes across Europe.

• Contribute to internal best practices, technical guidelines, and knowledge sharing within the organization.

• Master’s degree in Energy Engineering, Renewable Energy, Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, Agronomy, or a related discipline.

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in technical due diligence, project development, or engineering within the biogas or biomethane sector.

• Proven experience with European biogas or biomethane projects, including agricultural feedstock-based plants.

• Background in consulting firms, energy companies, project developers, or investment organizations is highly desirable.

• Strong knowledge of anaerobic digestion processes and biogas upgrading technologies.

• Understanding of agricultural supply chains, feedstock logistics, and sustainability requirements.

• Familiarity with project development phases, from feasibility studies to construction and operation.

• Ability to translate technical assessments into commercial and financial implications.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to communicate complex technical topics clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Structured, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple projects in parallel.

• Commercial mindset with a pragmatic and solution-oriented approach.

• Comfortable working in an international and fast-paced environment.

• Fluent in English (written and spoken).

• Additional European languages such as Italian, Spanish, or Polish are considered an advantage.

• Flexible within Europe, with willingness to travel as required for project assessments and site visits.

• A key role in the growth of an international biogas and biomethane platform.

• Exposure to strategic investment and development projects across multiple…