Senior Project Mechanical Engineer

Location: Hemel Hempstead

Application Deadline: Friday, October 17, 2025

Department: Engineering

Job Summary

At BPA, we are at the forefront of the hydrocarbon transport and storage industry, proudly owned 50/50 by BP and Shell, with around 180 dedicated professionals across the UK. We maintain the UK’s 24/7/365 operations by operating a range of onshore facilities and providing our renowned operational and engineering consultancy services worldwide. Our dedication to excellence is reflected in our active membership of key industry bodies and adherence to internationally accredited standards.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Project Planning & Management: Take ownership of project delivery from approval through commissioning, ensuring projects are completed safely, on time, and within budget. Prepare project plans and manage resources effectively.
• Design & Engineering: Apply professional judgement to develop technical solutions, design systems, and conduct risk assessments in accordance with industry standards.
• Communication & Coordination: Maintain strong relationships with clients, stakeholders, and project teams. Coordinate engineers, CAD staff, field personnel, contractors, and suppliers.
• Financial & Commercial Management: Prepare project estimates and commercial documentation, manage budgets, evaluate tenders, and oversee supplier and contractor contracts.
• Construction & Commissioning: Support site-based delivery, ensuring health and safety compliance and assisting with commissioning strategies and handover.

What You’ll Need

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering (similar disciplines will be considered)
• Experience in design, project engineering, and consultancy, ideally in the energy sector (downstream oil & gas advantageous).
• Computer literate with standard office software; familiarity with project management and specialist engineering software advantageous (e.g., hydraulic/flow modelling, stress analysis).
• Strong organisational, communication, and analytical skills, with the ability to present cohesive technical arguments in written and oral form.
• Flexibility and willingness to work on high-hazard industrial sites, including exposure to outdoor work in all weather conditions.
• Valid UK driving licence.

Salary

Basic salary of £45,000–£55,000

Benefits

• Generous pension (up to 12% employer contribution, 2% employee)
• Annual bonus scheme (up to 12% of annual salary)
• Life insurance (4× 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

Hybrid Work

You will work on a hybrid basis out of our Hemel Hempstead office and need to be based within commutable distance and have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship.

Diversity & Inclusion

We know that diverse teams drive innovation and excellence. Research shows that people from under‑represented groups may hesitate to apply if they don’t meet every requirement. At BPA, we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. If your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every detail in this job description, we encourage you to still apply. You may be the right candidate for this or other roles.

Join Us

Join us and become a vital part of a team, keeping the UK moving 24/7/365.