CAD Designer

Company
British Pipeline Agency (BPA)
Location
Hemel Hempstead
Salary
£40,000 per annum

Full Job Description

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 drawings and other design documentation for oil and gas engineering or associated industries e.g., water, nuclear, process etc.

Proficient in using CAD software packages such as AutoCad, Vault, 3D Plant, and Point Cloud for drawing preparation.

Strong proficiency in MS Word and Excel

Knowledge of site surverying and data gathering techniques and familiarity with ordnance survey map work.

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.

British Pipeline Agency (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.
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Location
Hemel Hempstead
Job Type
Full Time
Salary
£40,000 per annum
Industry
Fuels
Closing Date
6th May 2025
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