Senior Engineer (Mechanical, Mechanical, Rotating Equipment)
16 hours ago
Hemel Hempstead
Job Title: Senior Engineer (Mechanical, Rotating Equipment) Department: Engineering Location: Hemel Hempstead Join Our Team at BPA: Officially Where it’s a Great Place to Work! 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's the Job About? Working to defined industry and company standards, you will manage and deliver engineering projects across refined oil and natural gas pipelines, storage sites, road and rail terminals, and associated pump stations. This role is suited to a rotating equipment engineer who combines strong mechanical engineering fundamentals with practical experience of pumps, motors, and mechanical seal systems. You will manage engineering scopes from technical definition and specification through procurement, testing, installation, and return to service, often supporting multiple projects and operational assets simultaneously. You will work closely with BPA’s lead pump manufacturers and specialist suppliers, with regular involvement in design reviews, factory visits, pump testing, and technical training. This provides a strong opportunity for professional development, allowing the successful candidate to deepen their rotating equipment knowledge and skills through direct communication with equipment manufacturers and exposure to real‑world design, testing, and performance considerations. You will play a key role in supporting safe, compliant engineering decisions that protect asset integrity, improve pump reliability, and support long‑term lifecycle performance. What You'll Be Doing: Rotating Equipment & Mechanical Engineering • Provide specialist engineering input for centrifugal pumps, pump motors, and mechanical seal systems, • Develop and review technical specifications for new equipment, repairs, and refurbishments, • Review technical documentation, drawings, and vendor submissions, • Lead or support technical bid evaluations and vendor capability assessments, • Participate in Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and return‑to‑service approvals, • Support delivery of engineering projects from approval through commissioning, • Coordinate with project managers, engineers, contractors, and suppliers, • Provide site‑based engineering support during installation, commissioning, and fault resolution, • Work closely with operations and maintenance teams to resolve rotating equipment issues, • Ensure work is carried out in accordance with health, safety, and company standards What You’ll Need: • Degree‑qualified Mechanical Engineer with significant relevant industry experience, • Strong specialist knowledge of rotating equipment, including centrifugal pumps, motors, and mechanical seal systems, • Proven experience in specification, procurement, overhaul, and refurbishment of pump and motor packages, • Experience supporting vendor engagement, technical bid evaluation, FAT, and return‑to‑service activities, • Working knowledge of API 610 and API 682, • Background in a UK regulated, safety‑critical industrial environment, • Ability to provide clear technical authority across project and operational engineering activities, • Competent project engineering skills, including delivery of site‑based engineering works, • Full UK driving licence Salary Basic salary of £45,000 – £55,000 What’s on Offer • 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, • Employee assistance support scheme, • Private Medical Cover, • Various well-being initiatives 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. 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.