Senior Engineer - C&I

BPA; Hemel Hempstead; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing training and development

Generous pension

Annual bonus scheme

Life insurance

Holidays + carryover

Private Medical Insurance

Employee assistance program

Well-being initiatives

Job summary

BPA is seeking a Senior Project Engineer (C&I) to provide dedicated control & instrumentation capability within the FEED team and to lead FEED-stage engineering projects for BPA and external clients.

You will define scope, coordinate multi-disciplinary inputs, and deliver robust, execution-ready FEED outputs while ensuring safety and codes compliance across projects.

Qualifications

• HND or degree in engineering.
• Professional registration or chartered status desirable.
• Valid UK driving licence.
• Membership of a Professional Engineering Institution desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage FEED projects ranging from small studies to large, multi-discipline FEEDs.
• Lead end-to-end delivery from initial approval to handover.
• Define scope, interfaces, risks and report progress to management.
• Coordinate C&I discipline inputs for multi-project delivery and handover.
• Maintain safety, quality and regulatory compliance across FEED studies.
• Engage with clients and stakeholders to secure reliable delivery.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Project coordination

Adaptability

Education

HND or degree in engineering

Chartered or Incorporated engineer status desirable

Progress towards professional registration desirable

Tools

Hydraulic modelling

Flow modelling

Job description

Join Our Team at BPA: Officially a Great Place to Work!

About Us:

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, storagefacilitiesand distribution terminals, supported by maintenance and capital projects that protect integrity,safetyand operational capability.The Senior Project Engineer (C&I) willprovidededicated 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 clearscopedefinition, robust technical inputs and high-quality, execution-ready FEED deliverables. It coordinates multidisciplinary contributors, budgets, schedules,risksand stakeholders to deliver safe, efficient outcomes toprogramme,qualityand 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, frominitialapproval through to execution-ready FEED handover.

• Leadscopedefinition, assumptions,interfacesand change control, with clear progress reporting and visible management of cost, schedule,qualityand 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,actionsand technical inputs in coordination with other engineering disciplines.

• Lead or support structured design and FEED reviews,maintainingthe quality, accuracy and traceability of C&I decisions,changesand approvals.

• Guidedisciplineengineers and manage contract or agency resources whererequired.

• Embed safety by design and ensure C&I workcomplies withapplicable industry codes, standards, BPA procedures, clientspecificationsand HSSEQ requirements.

Commercial,planningand procurement

• Prepare reliable project estimates, budgets,programmesand registers, aligned with client requirements and approved constraints.

• Control project hours,productivityand cost forecasts,identifyingopportunities to enhance value throughscopeoptimisationand 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 invoiceauthorisationwithindelegatedauthority.

Client and stakeholder engagement

• Build strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders through clear,professionaland transparent communication.

• Manage scope, assumptions, approvals, interfaces and change with clients,suppliersand multidisciplinary teams.

• Support client satisfaction, repeat business, proposaldevelopmentand 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: £45,000 - £55,000

Benefits:

• 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 standardholiday + 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

• Various well-being initiatives

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.