Why join 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 Purpose of the Project Engineer:

The execution and co-ordination of multi-discipline engineering projects associated with onshore fuel pipelines and associated facilities.

Main Duties & Responsibilities (typical day to day):

Planning and Project Management

Provide project control from initial approval through to commissioning and handover.

Ensure agreed staff-hours and cost targets are adhered to.

Prepare project plans and programmes.

Ensure work is carried out in accordance with BPA procedures to client satisfaction.

Design

Identify and manage design risks.

Provide appropriate engineering designs in accordance with relevant company, client, national and international standards.

Develop design and construction drawings.

Conduct design reviews with project stakeholders.

Procurement

Prepare contract documentation for procurement of services and materials.

Evaluate tenders and provide recommendations for contract award.

Authorise invoices and monitor project spend.

Construction / Commissioning

Manage on site construction contracts.

Liaise with onsite staff to ensure health and safety targets are achieved.

Assist in the preparation of commissioning plans.

General

Maintain good client relationships.

Adapt to changing priorities presented by client requirements.

Ensure good engineering practices are maintained.

Assist in the development of scopes of work and budgets.

Operate to expected quality standards.

Requirements (qualifications, education, experience and/or skills):

Graduate Engineer with BEng equivalent in relevant discipline.

Minimum 2 years experience in engineering or consultancy.

Knowledge in specified engineering discipline (preferable in the context of the design, project engineering and construction).

Excellent interpersonal, communication and time management skills.

Can perform work in accordance with agreed upon budget and schedule under supervision.

Proficient with desktop applications (e.g. MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).

Valid UK driving licence.

Benefits

Generous pension (up to 12% employer contribution, 2% employee).
Life insurance (4x annual salary)
Annual bonus (up to 12% of annual salary)
28 days holiday + 8 days bank holiday
Additional holiday purchase scheme
Family friendly policies
Employee assistance support scheme
Various wellbeing initiatives
Salary

£32,000 - £37,000

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.