Full time
Wells Engineer
United Kingdom, Sunbury 1 day ago
Job category
Wells
Experience level
Intermediate
Relocation available
This role is not eligible for relocation
Job type
Professionals
Travel required
Up to 10% travel should be expected with this role
Job code
RQ106098
Job Description
Job Description
Our purpose is to bring together people, energy and markets to power and navigate a changing world. In a time of constant change and possibility we need new talent to pursue commercial opportunities, fuelled by world-class insight and expertise. We're always striving for more innovative digital solutions, sustainable outcomes and closer collaboration across our company and beyond, and you could be part of that too.
About the Role:
At bp, we are committed to reimagining energy through innovation, safety, and sustainability. Our Oil & Gas Technology (OGT) group leads the development and deployment of cutting‑edge technologies that enable safe, reliable, and efficient operations across our global portfolio. Within OGT, the Subsurface & Wells Technology (SS&W) team delivers impactful solutions to high‑priority business challenges. We are now seeking a Wells Engineer to join our Wells Technology Unit—one of our core delivery areas focused on advanced drilling, completions, intervention, surveillance, and fluids technologies.
In this role, you will develop and deliver innovative drilling and wells technologies that drive measurable business value in cost reduction, performance improvement, and risk mitigation. You will work closely with internal teams and external technology partners to shape R&D programs, lead engineering projects from concept to deployment, and ensure that solutions meet the needs of diverse global operations.
This is a high‑impact role for someone with strong technical foundations, excellent project delivery skills, and the ability to collaborate across disciplines.
Key Accountabilities
Develop and deliver technology solutions addressing bp's priority drilling and wells challenges.
Serve as a technical contributor across drilling and well construction, supporting solution design, qualification, and field deployment.
Lead end‑to‑end technology and engineering projects, working with suppliers and partners to accelerate development and trial programs.
Engage partners across Wells, Subsurface, Operations, and central technology teams to ensure alignment and adoption.
sound engineering judgment to prioritise work and manage technical trade‑offs.
Deliver work with pace, rigour, and clarity, upholding high standards of safety, quality, and technical assurance.
Essential Experience and Job Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in engineering (petroleum, mechanical, chemical, or related discipline).
Strong drilling engineering background, including well planning and execution.
Proven ability to manage complex technical projects in fast‑paced or ambiguous environments.
Strong communication skills with the ability to convey technical topics clearly.
Demonstrated critical thinking, problem‑solving ability, and focus on business value.
Collaborative mindset and experience working across teams and disciplines.
Managed Pressure Drilling (MPD) and advanced well control.
Downhole tools and BHA design (RSS, motors, MWD/LWD, specialty tools).
Drilling performance optimisation and NPT reduction.
Well construction engineering (casing design, hydraulics, torque & drag, cementing).
Real‑time operations, surveillance, and data‑driven decision‑making.
Experience across onshore/offshore environments including deepwater, shelf, HPHT, unconventional, or remote operations.
Why join us?
At bp, we provide an excellent working environment and employee benefits such as an open and inclusive culture, a great work-life balance, tremendous learning and development opportunities to craft your career path, life and health insurance, medical care package and many others.
We support our people to learn and grow in a diverse and exciting environment. We believe that our team is strengthened by diversity. We are committed to crafting an inclusive environment in which everyone is respected and treated fairly. Reinvent your career as you help our business meet the challenges of the future. now
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Our innovative Energize recognition points programme and spot awards translate exceptional performance into tangible rewards, to motivate our high performers.Pay bp offers competitive pay in line with industry standards, making us an employer of choice. Discretionary bonusWe offer discretionary bonuses to reward strong company, business unit and individual performance, and recognition awards, including those related to long service to recognize commitment to the company. Retirement & savings We offer a range of discretionary retirement and savings plans to help provide you and your family with financial security. Insurance benefitsTo give you additional peace of mind, bp provides valuable insurance benefits in some countries. These are designed to provide financial assistance to employees and their families if employees become unwell or die in service. EquityDepending on your location and job level, there may be equity (stock and share) options you are eligible to join so you can be part of bp's success.