Overview

Job Title: Senior / Principal Engineer (C&I). Department: Engineering. Location: Hemel Hempstead or Kingsbury.

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 operate a variety of onshore facilities and provide our renowned operational and engineering consultancy services worldwide, keeping the UK moving 24/7/365. BPA adheres to internationally accredited standards and maintains active membership in key industry bodies.

Our People

We invest in ongoing training and development to ensure our teams deliver best-in-class technical advice and services to clients.

What’s the Job About?

We are seeking a qualified and experienced Electrical, Instrumentation, or Controls Engineer to join our team in delivering engineering projects for onshore fuel pipelines and associated facilities.

What You'll Be Doing

• Project Planning & Management: Manage project delivery from approval to commissioning. Ensure adherence to budget, schedule, and HSSEQ standards. Prepare project plans and manage resources effectively.
• Design & Engineering: Develop detailed control system designs and drawings. Conduct risk assessments and design reviews. Apply industry standards and engineering judgment to develop effective solutions.
• Communication & Coordination: Maintain direct contact with clients and stakeholders. Coordinate engineers, CAD operators, field staff, contractors, and suppliers. Support the Project Manager with issue reporting and resolution.
• Procurement & Contract Management: Prepare tender documentation and evaluate bids. Monitor spend and approve invoices in line with project budgets.
• Construction & Commissioning: Oversee site-based construction contracts. Collaborate with site teams to meet health and safety targets. Assist in developing commissioning strategies and plans.

What You’ll Need

• Degree in Electrical, Instrumentation, or Controls Engineering

Experience In

• Designing, developing, testing, and commissioning control systems
• Client-facing roles and multidisciplinary team collaboration
• Tendering, budgeting, and producing technical documentation
• Developing of I/O and instrument indexes
• Data analysis and reporting abilities
• Critical thinking, strong communication, teamwork and leadership abilities
• A full and valid driving licence

Salary

Basic salary of £45,000 - £67,000 (depending on experience and if at Senior or Principal level)

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
• Tools/Equipment

Diversity & Inclusion

We know that diverse teams drive innovation and excellence. BPA is dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. If your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every detail, you are encouraged to apply—you may be the right candidate for this or other roles.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

• Oil and Gas

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