Technical Due Diligence Expert – Biogas International (f/m/d)

Technical Due Diligence Expert – Biogas International

Role Overview

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.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Due Diligence & Project Assessment

• 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.

Engineering & Plant Optimization

• 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.

Transaction & Investment Support

• 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.

Stakeholder & Supplier Management

• 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.

Market & Regulatory Intelligence

• 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.

Required Qualifications Education

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

Professional Experience

• 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.

Technical Expertise

• 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.

Skills & Competencies

• 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.

Languages

• Fluent in English (written and spoken).
• Additional European languages such as Italian, Spanish, or Polish are considered an advantage.

Location

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

What We Offer

• A key role in the growth of an international biogas and biomethane platform.
• Exposure to strategic investment and development projects across multiple European markets.
• A dynamic, collaborative, and international working environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth at the intersection of technology, sustainability, and energy investments.

Benefits:

At our company, we strive to create a culture of continuous learning, personal growth, and inter- national community involvement. We’re passionate about providing our employees with the tools and resources they need to succeed, and we’re confident that you’ll love being part of our team!

• Working Hours Enjoy flexible working hours and the option to work up to 50% remotely – for the perfect work-life balance.
• Generous pension plan We pay 60% of your pension contributions – for a secure future.
• Health comes first 100% continued payment of salary in the event of illness or accident and access to an exclusive mental health platform with five free sessions with a psychologist.
• Parental leave 16 weeks maternity leave (100% continued pay) and 10 days paternity leave (100% continued pay) to spend valuable time with your family.
• Support for your family Up to 20% reimbursement of childcare costs (max. CHF 4,800 per year).
• Exclusive discounts Attractive discounts on petrol, insurance and mobile telephony with partner companies such as Shell, Avia, Sunrise and Swisscom.
• Public transportation No problem: with the SwissPass (max. CHF 190) you can get from A to B at a reasonable price.

APPLICATION

At Axpo Group, we are dedicated to fostering a culture of non-discrimination, tolerance, and inclusion. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications regardless of race and ethnicity, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, as well as socioeconomic, cultural, and religious background. We are committed to ensuring a respectful and inclusive recruiting process and workplace for everyone.