Location
Hemel Hempstead
Application Deadline
Friday, October 17, 2025
Job Summary
Job Title: Senior Engineer (Mechanical)
Department: Engineering
Location: Hemel Hempstead
Join Our Team at BPA: Officially Where it's a Great Place to Work
About BPA:
At BPA, we are at the forefront of the hydrocarbon transport and storage industry, proudly owned 50/50 by BP and Shell—two of the world's leading oil majors. With around 180 dedicated professionals across the UK, we play a vital role in "Keeping the UK Moving 24/7/365" by operating a variety of onshore facilities and provide our renowned operational and engineering consultancy services worldwide. Our dedication to excellence is reflected in our lively membership in key industry bodies and our adherence to internationally accredited standards.
Our People:
What sets BPA apart is our people. Our clients choose us for our professionalism, capability, and depth of experience. With over a century of combined industry knowledge, our Leadership team is passionate about developing the potential of our staff. We invest heavily in ongoing training and development to ensure our teams not only have fulfilling careers but also deliver 'best in class' technical advice and services to our clients.
What's the Job About?
Working to defined industry and company standards, you will manage and deliver engineering projects across refined oil and natural gas pipelines, storage sites, road and rail terminals, and associated facilities such as pump stations. You will oversee projects from office-based studies and proposals to full design, procurement, coordination, and site delivery, often managing a portfolio of projects simultaneously. You may also have the opportunity to lead small project teams with the support of a Project Manager.
What You'll Be Doing:
* Project Planning & Management: Take ownership of project delivery from approval through commissioning, ensuring projects are completed safely, on time, and within budget. Prepare project plans and manage resources effectively.
* Design & Engineering: Apply professional judgement to develop technical solutions, design systems, and conduct risk assessments in accordance with industry standards.
* Communication & Coordination: Maintain strong relationships with clients, stakeholders, and project teams. Coordinate engineers, CAD staff, field personnel, contractors, and suppliers.
* Financial & Commercial Management: Prepare project estimates and commercial documentation, manage budgets, evaluate tenders, and oversee supplier and contractor contracts.
* Construction & Commissioning: Support site-based delivery, ensuring health and safety compliance and assisting with commissioning strategies and handover.
What You'll Need:
* Degree in Mechanical Engineering (similar disciplines will be considered)
* Experience in design, project engineering, and consultancy, ideally in the energy sector (downstream oil & gas advantageous).
* Computer literate with standard office software; familiarity with project management and specialist engineering software advantageous (e.g., hydraulic/flow modelling, stress analysis).
* Strong organisational, communication, and analytical skills, with the ability to present cohesive technical arguments in written and oral form.
* Flexibility and willingness to work on high-hazard industrial sites, including exposure to outdoor work in all weather conditions.
* Valid UK driving licence.
Salary
Basic salary of £45,000 – £55,000
What's on Offer:
* Generous pension (up to 12% employer contribution, 2% employee)
* Annual bonus scheme (up to 12% of annual salary)
* Life insurance (4x annual salary)
* 28 days holiday + 8 days bank holidays
* Additional holiday purchase scheme
* Family friendly policies
* Employee assistance support scheme
* Private Medical Cover
* Various well-being initiatives
You will work on a hybrid basis out of our Hemel Hempstead office and need to be based within commutable distance and have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship.
Join us and become a vital part of a team, Keeping the UK Moving 24/7/365
Diversity & Inclusion
We know that diverse teams drive innovation and excellence. Research shows that people from underrepresented groups may hesitate to apply if they don't meet every requirement. At BPA, we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. So, if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every detail in the job description, we encourage you to still apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.