Field Engineer

Job Title: Field Engineer

Department: Engineering

Location: Hemel Hempstead (can be based in the stretch from Hemel Hempstead to Birmingham)

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.

What will you be doing?

We are looking for an experienced, safety focused Field Engineer to join our Engineering team and oversee mechanical and civil engineering projects across COMAH-regulated terminals and sites. You will play a key role in driving high standards, safety, and efficiency on critical infrastructure works.

You will undertake the on-site supervision of projects, studies and engineering work on oil and gas projects and associated facilities. This includes liaising with project teams and clients, travelling across multiple sites across the length of our pipeline, including regular nights away from home.

The ideal candidate would be located within 20 miles of Northampton, however anyone in the stretch from Hemel Hempstead to Birmingham would be considered.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee site-based mechanical and civil construction projects on behalf of BPA and its clients.
• Ensure work is delivered to company, client, and industry standards, with a strong emphasis on safety and compliance.
• Act as the main on-site liaison between contractors, clients, site owners, and BPA project teams.
• Supervise day-to-day construction activities, ensuring quality, safety, cost, and programme targets are met.
• Lead project delivery from mobilisation through commissioning and handover.
• Maintain accurate site records and assist in contractor negotiations where needed.
• Manage contractor performance and coordinate discipline-specific engineering staff.
• Contribute to project planning and risk assessments, issuing site instructions where required.

What You’ll Need:

• Proven experience supervising construction works in mechanical and/or civil engineering.
• Strong knowledge of site safety practices, HSEQ policies, and construction standards.
• HNC in Engineering (or equivalent).
• Comfortable liaising with contractors, clients, and site operators at various levels.
• IT-literate, well-organised, and confident managing multiple workstreams.
• Clean, valid UK driving licence.
• Willingness to obtain a NEBOSH Construction Certificate within 18 month

Desirable

• Experience within high-hazard regulated industries.
• Previous responsibility for supervising agency or multi-disciplinary teams.

Salary: £42,000 - £47,000 + Company car or Car cash allowance + benefits

Benefits:

• Generous pension (up to 12% employer contribution, 2% employee)
• Annual bonus scheme (up to 12% of annual salary)
• Life insurance (4x annual salary)
• 28 days holiday + 8 days bank holidays
• Additional holiday purchase scheme
• Family friendly policies
• Private Medical Insurance
• Employee assistance support scheme
• Various well-being initiatives
• Company car or Car cash allowance

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.