Location
Hemel Hempstead
Application Deadline
Thursday, August 28, 2025
Job Summary
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.
Main Responsibilities:
Execute designs through the official drawing office workflow, utilising task request forms raised by engineers to ensure proper tracking and approval.
Receive and review drawing requirements from Project Engineers and ensure alignment with project goals and specifications
Prepare preliminary sketches, flow sheets, layours, material take-offs, scheduled, detailed drawings, and supporting documentation
What will you need:
Proven experience in preparing CAD drawings and design documentation for Control & Instrumentation (C&I) systems within the oil and gas sector or associated industries such as water, nuclear, or process engineering.
Demonstrable experience in: Designing and developing electrical schematics and wiring diagrams
Control panel design, including layout and component integration
A sound understanding of Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs)
Hook-up and loop diagrams, with the ability to interpret and generate related documentation
Preferably, experience in producing cable routing drawings and cable schedules.
Proficient in using CAD software packages such as AutoCAD, Vault, Plant 3D, and Point Cloud for design and drawing preparation.
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel for reporting and documentation.
Familiar with site surveying, data gathering techniques, and the use of Ordnance Survey mapping tools.
Must hold a valid UK driving licence, as occasional site visits may be required.
Salary: £36,000 - £42,000
Benefits:
* 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
* Various well-being initiatives
Diversity & Inclusion
Research has shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet all requirements. At BPA, we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. So, if you're excited about this role but your past 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.