Senior C&I Engineer

BPA - British Pipeline Agency Limited; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing training and development

Generous pension (up to 12% employer)

Annual bonus scheme (up to 12%)

Life insurance (4x annual salary)

28 days holiday + 8 bank holidays

Family friendly policies

Private Medical Insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

BPA - British Pipeline Agency Limited is seeking a Senior Project Engineer (C&I) to lead FEED studies for downstream energy assets in the UK. You will define scopes, coordinate disciplines, and deliver execution-ready FEED outputs while coordinating budgets, schedules and client interfaces.

Join a collaborative team offering ongoing training, a strong pension, and a comprehensive benefits package. The role combines technical leadership with hands-on project delivery in a busy, safety-focused

Qualifications

• HND or degree in engineering is required or desirable.
• Membership of a Professional Engineering Institution (or working towards) desirable.
• Chartered or Incorporated engineer status (CEng/IEng) or progress towards registration desirable.
• Valid UK driving licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead FEED project delivery from scope definition to execution-ready handover.
• Provide C&I technical leadership across multi-discipline scopes.
• Prepare and manage budgets, schedules, and risk within FEED programs.
• Engage clients and stakeholders to ensure clear communications and approvals.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Flexibility

Education

HND or degree in engineering

Professional Institution membership desirable

CEng/IEng status desirable

Valid UK driving licence

Tools

Hydraulic/flow modelling

Stress analysis

Job description

At BPA, we’re proud to be jointly owned by BP and Shell - two of the world’s leading oil majors - which gives us the strength and stability of industry giants. Yet, with a close-knit team of around 180 professionals across the UK, we maintain a genuinely friendly, supportive, and collaborative environment. Our size means every individual is valued, and we work together as one team -sharing knowledge, supporting each other, and celebrating our successes collectively. This whole-team focus allows us to deliver industry-leading hydrocarbon transport and storage solutions, while providing the personal touch that only a united team can offer!

Our People:

What sets BPA apart is our people. We are committed to the development and growth of everyone in our team. Our leadership are invested in ongoing training, professional qualifications, and mentoring to help staff reach their full potential. For example, we offer regular technical training, support for gaining industry-recognised certifications, and opportunities to take on new responsibilities or lead projects. By encouraging continuous learning and providing clear pathways for progression, we ensure that everyone can enjoy a rewarding career and, together, deliver outstanding technical advice and services to our clients.

Role Purpose:

BPA manages a portfolio of downstream energy assets, including pipelines, storage facilities and distribution terminals, supported by maintenance and capital projects that protect integrity, safety and operational capability. The Senior Project Engineer (C&I) will provide dedicated Control & Instrumentation discipline capability within the FEED team while leading and managing FEED-stage engineering projects for BPA operations and external clients.

The role is accountable for clear scope definition, robust technical inputs and high-quality, execution-ready FEED deliverables. It coordinates multidisciplinary contributors, budgets, schedules, risks and stakeholders to deliver safe, efficient outcomes to programme, quality and commercial targets.

FEED Project Delivery

• Manage FEED projects ranging from small single-discipline studies to large, multi-discipline EPC-style FEED projects, typically in downstream oil and gas brownfield environments.
• Take accountability for end-to-end delivery, from initial approval through to execution-ready FEED handover.
• Lead scope definition, assumptions, interfaces and change control, with clear progress reporting and visible management of cost, schedule, quality and risk.
• Own technical delivery within the C&I discipline across multiple FEED scopes, ensuring C&I inputs are coordinated, reviewed and suitable for project handover.
• Close out FEED and study reports to agreed client expectations and support the team in regaining control of outstanding deliverables.

C&I Technical Leadership

• Provide practical C&I engineering judgement and discipline leadership across FEED studies and project scopes.
• Define C&I scope, assumptions, interfaces, risks, actions and technical inputs in coordination with other engineering disciplines.
• Lead or support structured design and FEED reviews, maintaining the quality, accuracy and traceability of C&I decisions, changes and approvals.
• Guide discipline engineers and manage contract or agency resources where required.
• Embed safety by design and ensure C&I work complies with applicable industry codes, standards, BPA procedures, client specifications and HSSEQ requirements.

Commercial, Planning and Procurement

• Prepare reliable project estimates, budgets, programmes and registers, aligned with client requirements and approved constraints.
• Control project hours, productivity and cost forecasts, identifying opportunities to enhance value through scope optimisation and effective work planning.
• Prepare technical and commercial documentation for procurement, evaluate tenders and support recommendations for contract award.
• Manage relevant commercial and contractual interfaces with suppliers, contractors and clients, including technical bid evaluations and invoice authorisation within delegated authority.

Client and stakeholder engagement

• Build strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders through clear, professional and transparent communication.
• Manage scope, assumptions, approvals, interfaces and change with clients, suppliers and multidisciplinary teams.
• Support client satisfaction, repeat business, proposal development and wider FEED team growth through reliable delivery.

What do we need from you?

Qualifications

• HND or degree in an appropriate engineering discipline.
• Membership of a Professional Engineering Institution (or working towards) is desirable.
• Chartered or Incorporated engineer status (CEng/IEng) or demonstratable progress towards professional registration is desirable.
• Valid UK driving licence

Skills:

• Strong organisational skills with attention to detail; ability to define problems, analyse data, draw conclusions, and present findings clearly.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to produce well-structured technical documentation and deliver confident presentations.
• Computer literacy in standard office applications; familiarity with project management tools and specialist engineering software (e.g., hydraulic/flow modelling, stress analysis) is advantageous.
• Flexibility and adaptability to changing circumstances and project requirements.

Experience

• Minimum of five years’ experience in design, project engineering, or consultancy within a relevant industry sector.
• Proven experience in discipline-specific engineering and project delivery through FEED and into execution ready handover.
• Experience in the energy sector (particularly downstream oil & gas), high-hazard industrial sites or remote pipeline locations
• is highly desirable.
• Experience coordinating multi-discipline inputs and managing interfaces between brownfield sites and live operational environments is desirable.
• Experience supporting procurement activities (technical bid evaluation, vendor clarification, and recommendations to award) is advantageous.

What's are we offering?

Basic Salary: £55,000 + bonus

• Ongoing training and development opportunities to support your professional growth
• Generous pension (up to 12% employer contribution, 2% minimum employee)
• Annual bonus scheme (up to 12% of annual salary) with an extra 6% possible for standout performance
• Life insurance (4x annual salary)
• 28 days standard holiday + 8 days bank holiday - plus the ability to buy/sell holidays
• Family friendly policies from day 1 of employment
• An award winning Private Medical Insurance scheme with additional perks
• Employee assistance support scheme

Join us and become a vital part of a team, Keeping the UK Moving 24/7/365!

Diversity & Inclusion

We know that diverse teams drive innovation and excellence. Research shows that people from underrepresented groups may hesitate to apply if they don’t meet every requirement. At BPA, we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. So, if you're excited about this role but your 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.