FEEDS Project Manager

JR United Kingdom; Watford; On-site; GBP 68,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in hydrocarbon transport and storage is seeking a FEEDS Project Manager. The role involves managing proposals, leading a team, and ensuring project delivery in adherence to industry standards. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in the downstream energy sector and a relevant engineering degree. Attractive salary plus benefits including a car allowance and robust pension contributions make this an appealing opportunity.

Benefits

Laptop & Phone

Generous pension (up to 12% employer contribution)

Annual Bonus (up to 12% + additional 6% for standout performers)

Private medical insurance

28 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Enhanced family friendly policies

Employee assistance support scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years experience in the downstream energy sector or equivalent.
• Demonstrable expertise in leading and managing effective teams.
• Technical self-sufficiency in understanding various disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Manage a multi-talented team to execute FEEDs and studies.
• Maintain contact with clients and stakeholders.
• Ensure safe delivery of projects and manage financial accountability.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Client Relationship Management

Communication

Education

Relevant technical degree (preferably engineering)

Job description

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watford, hertfordshire, United Kingdom

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Posted:

26.06.2025

Expiry Date:

10.08.2025

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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.

Role Purpose:

Manage a multi-talented team to execute a variety of proposals, FEEDs and Studies in the downstream energy sector; representing the Company in the UK and overseas.

Full technical discipline proficiency and confident delivery of the following duties with minimal management intervention required:

Communication

• Maintain direct contact with Clients, Operations Representatives, Leadership and key stakeholders regarding engineering proposals, FEEDs and Studies status highlighting key challenges and action plans.
• Communication with proposals team, contractors and suppliers to deliver engineering department priorities including cascading company and department information.
• Work alongside business development to fully develop engineering proposals for both internal and external customers.
• Co-ordination with other Project Managers regarding project priorities, resource management and effective delivery of the engineering department portfolio.

People

• Line management of a team including setting targets, professional development, performance management and bi annual appraisals.

Planning and Project Management

• Ensure the planning, governance and safe delivery, of a portfolio of FEEDs and Studies based on company and department priorities
• Ensure FEEDs and Studies are completed in accordance with BPA procedures to the client’s satisfaction.
• Ensure FEEDs and Studies are completed in accordance with National and BPA HSSEQ standards
• Accountable for the financial consequences of decisions and actions for the control of manpower and cost targets to safeguard profit, the control of client budgets and third-party costs for the allocated project portfolio

Design

• Manage portfolio project risks, escalating to the Head of Engineering as appropriate.
• Apply professional engineering discipline, judgement and constructive thinking to the selection of design solutions
• Ensure engineering designs completed by the team are in accordance with relevant company, client, national and international standards
• Reinforce the importance of design reviews with project stakeholders to ensure a high standard of engineering integrity.

Business Development

• Maintain and develop existing and new client relationships to secure new project work.
• Identify new opportunities and develop proposal’s for Client review and approval.
• Develop, input, maintain and present to Clients the company’s annual engineering plan.

What will you need?

• Degree qualified in a relevant technical discipline (preferably engineering)
• Demonstrable expertise in leading, managing and building effective teams however no line management experience necessary
• Technical self sufficiency, with an understanding of other disciplines and depth and range of management experience of projects within the downstream energy sector.
• Minimum of 8 years experience in the downstream energy sector or equivalent.
• Valid UK driving licence

Basic Salary of £68,000-£72,000 + car / car allowance (8k)

• Laptop & Phone
• Tools/Equipment
• Generous pension (up to 12% employer, minimum 2% employee contributions)
• Annual Bonus (up to 12% + additional 6% for standout performers)
• Private medical insurance
• 28 days holiday + Bank Holidays
• Enhanced family friendly policies
• Employee assistance support scheme
• BPA is 'Great Place To Work' Certified!

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.