Senior Fuel Technology Leader – Claims & Innovation

BP PLC; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance

Health insurance

Learning & development opportunities

Flexible working

Job summary

BP is seeking a skilled professional to join the Downstream R&D group in a hybrid role based in the UK. You will develop and deploy new fuel claims for global markets, collaborating with laboratories, engine tests, and marketing teams to ensure robust performance and regulatory-ready claims.

The role emphasizes data-driven modelling, technical leadership, and the delivery of high-quality results across regions, with travel up to 10% and relocation not included.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in fuels product development or similar.
• Chemistry or Engineering degree.
• Deep understanding of vehicle fuels claim development methodology and digital modelling tools.
• Strong technical leadership; rigorous data collection and analysis.
• Excellent teamwork and partnership with marketing and technology teams.

Responsibilities

• Design and lead technology programmes to develop new fuel marketing claims for regional businesses.
• Analyse complex data sets from vehicle testing to generate performance claims for fuels.
• Use advanced modelling software to support engine testing and accelerate time-to-market for new claims.
• Participate in new fuel project teams providing technical guidance through all project stages.
• Provide deep subject matter expertise on fuel claims development for Downstream org.
• Collaborate with global laboratories and vehicle test centres to deliver high-quality, repeatable data.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Data interpretation

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Chemistry or Engineering degree

Tools

Digital modelling tools

Multi-physics modelling

Job description

BP is seeking a skilled professional to join the Downstream R&D group in a hybrid role based in the UK. You will develop and deploy new fuel claims for global markets, collaborating with laboratories, engine tests, and marketing teams to ensure robust performance and regulatory-ready claims.

The role emphasizes data-driven modelling, technical leadership, and the delivery of high-quality results across regions, with travel up to 10% and relocation not included.