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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. 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 facilities such as pump stations. You will oversee projects from office-based studies and proposals to full design, procurement, coordination, and site delivery, often managing a portfolio of projects simultaneously. You may also have the opportunity to lead small project teams with the support of a Project Manager. 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 £35,000 – £55,000 depending on experience and level (Project Engineer or Senior Engineer). 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 a 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! 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. 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.

Looking to speak to highly skilled Civil / Structural Engineer to join our growing rail infrastructure team, delivering key projects across London and Hertfordshire.\n\nThis role offers the opportunity to work on complex, multidisciplinary rail schemes, contributing to the design, coordination, and delivery of critical infrastructure.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\n * Develop feasibility studies, outline designs and detailed designs in line with Client requirements and applicable design standards.\n\n * Apply knowledge of relevant railway, standards, GRIP/PACE processes, British Standards, Eurocodes and statutory requirements.\n\n * Guide CAD technicians in producing design drawings, details and standard libraries.\n\n * Undertake civil engineering design and assessment across a wide range of railway infrastructure assets including platforms, lineside structures, equipment bases, footbridges, overbridges, etc.\n\n * Carry out project planning, programming, cost control, administration and associated reporting.\n\nRequirements\n\n * Chartered Member of the ICE/IStructE\n\n * Understanding and working use of Eurocodes\n\n * Team worker able to work together as a team for the Group, not just the individual\n\n * Technical, analytical, and numerical design ability\n\n * Knowledge of Network Rail and London Underground Design & Build processes and standards\n\n * Experience of draughting software especially Bentley MicroStation (desirable)\n\n * Drainage, Piling and Temporary works experience (desirable but not essential)\n\nClient will look at Engineers who are working towards their chartership, but the salary will be more different to what is advertised.\n\nSalary upto £85,000 depending on experience.\n\nIf you are interested in this role please apply today to hear more

Estimator – Rail Infrastructure Job Title: Estimator – Rail Infrastructure Job reference Number: 533700-4164-2629 Industry Sector: Estimator, Assistant Estimator, Senior Estimator, Cost Engineer, Pre-Construction Estimator, Civils Estimator, Infrastructure Estimator, take-off, quantity take off, BOQ, pricing, costing, drawings, specifications, civils, infrastructure, rail, utilities, drainage, concrete bases, minor earthworks, station platforms, culvert, NEC, tendering, bid, pre-construction Location: St Albans Remuneration: £60,000 - £75,000 Benefits: 23 days annual leave, pension, car allowance and phone allowance The role of the Estimator – Rail Infrastructure will involve: • Estimator position dealing with a range of rail infrastructure projects including civil engineering, minor civils, drainage installation, concrete bases, new station platforms, minor earthworks and culvert renewal., • Reviewing tender documents and gaining an understanding of specifications and requirements, • Producing accurate BOQs and gather material & subcontractor quotes, • Formalise quotation to clients and produce project programme, • Liaise with clients and subcontractors regularly, • Attend tender meetings where required, • Managing projects ranging in value from £1k to £5m The ideal applicant will be an Estimator – Rail Infrastructure with: • Must have estimating experience within infrastructure/rail or related such as Civils/ Drainage utilities Groundworks, Highways and or earthworks., • Ideally will have experience pricing small to mid-sized works (£1k–£5m), • Ideally looking for a mid - senior level estimator, • Excellent communication across all levels both written and verbal, • Commercially astute, • IT proficient (Microsoft Office), • Ability to prioritise tasks to meet deadlines, • Full UK driving license

Location:UK-wide (major rail hubs considered)Employment:Permanent, Full-TimeEmployer:Award-Winning Technical ConsultancySystems Engineer (Rail) - A role designed for

A major civil engineering firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a Section Engineer to manage site activities for the Strategic Rail Freight Interchange project. Candidates should hold a degree in Civil Engineering and have proven experience in infrastructure projects.

A leading infrastructure firm in St Albans is seeking a Project Engineer to oversee the day-to-day engineering leadership of the Access for All station enhancement projects. Successful candidates will have experience in railway infrastructure, strong communication skills, and a degree in a relevant

The ideal candidate will possess a degree in Electrical Engineering and experience in railway infrastructure. A leading engineering firm is seeking a Project Engineer for their Bushey PSU project in Hertfordshire. This role involves managing construction engineering activities, ensuring safety compl

A prominent rail contractor is seeking a Principal Fire Systems Engineer to lead Fire Detection systems design across major infrastructure projects in the UK. Applicants should have significant experience in rail sector projects, ensuring compliance with industry standards. You'll be responsible for

Credible understanding of rail engineering, including Metro, LRT, High Speed and Heavy Rail associated rail standards, and related regulations (TPG, CDM, CSM, RIR). We are recruiting for a Systems Assurance and Systems Integration Senior Engineer to support technical leadership on various projects i

Successful candidates will have a relevant engineering degree and experience in drainage engineering, along with knowledge of DMRB and UK rail standards. A leading engineering firm in the UK seeks a Principal Engineer for drainage projects in transportation. This role influences technical direction

Location:UK-wide (major rail hubs considered)Employer:Award-Winning Technical ConsultancyTechnical Assurance Engineer (Rail) - A role designed for someone who thrives at the intersection of engineering integrity, safety, and project

A leading engineering firm in Greater London is seeking an experienced engineer with a solid understanding of the rolling stock lifecycle. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in engineering and experience in the rail sector.

Share it with someone you know.Expiry date: 22:55, Mon, 2nd Jun 2025.Benefits: Please refer to the attached Job Information Pack.This role can be based at any of our office locations: London, Birmingham, Bristol, Manchester, York or Glasgow.This role will provide you with the opportunity to use your

A civil engineering firm in London seeks a Rail Civil CRE. The ideal candidate will have over five years of experience in civil engineering, particularly in rail projects. An advantage is having a relevant degree in Civil Engineering.

We are recruiting for a Systems Assurance and Systems Integration Principal Engineer to provide technical leadership across various projects in our portfolio with overall accountability for all engineering assurance, integration and testing activities with extensive lifecycle-wide knowledge of railw

A global infrastructure consulting firm is searching for a Principal Rail Traction Power/Substation Engineer to lead complex design projects across the UK.

Specialist knowledge and experience of railway RAMS standards, such as EN50126, EN50716, EN50129 and European Railway Regulation for Safety and Interoperability. Hitachi Rail is currently looking to appoint a Senior RAMS Engineer. Coordinating and supporting the RAMS input to bids, including the saf

A leading UK Rail engineering company is seeking an experienced Permanent Way Engineer to join their project team in London. A superb opportunity awaits for a motivated individual ready to contribute to significant rail infrastructure developments.

An engineering consultancy in Greater London is seeking a Design Engineer to contribute to civil and structural design across various projects such as rail and highways. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Structural Engineering and be familiar with Eurocodes and relevant design standards.

A leading engineering firm in Greater London is seeking a Principal / Associate Mechanical Engineer to lead teams in designing mechanical services for railway stations. This role offers opportunities to work on prestigious rail projects and a supportive environment for professional development.

A leading recruitment agency seeks a Quality Engineer to join a top civil rail contractor involved in a £150m London Underground project in North London. An ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering and experience in LUL projects.

We are recruiting for a Systems Assurance and Systems Integration Senior Engineer to provide support to technical leadership across various projects in our portfolio who will drive forward engineering assurance, integration and testing activities with proven lifecycle-wide knowledge of railway syste

A leading engineering firm is looking for a Permanent Senior Structures/Civil Engineer to join their dynamic team in Southern England. In this hybrid role, you'll support the Regional Structures Engineer in reviewing examination reports and offer technical support for structures. The position includ

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking a Systems Assurance and Systems Integration Engineer in the UK. Ideal candidates have developing experience in engineering functions and foundational knowledge of railway standards. You will support the technical leadership and manage design teams across

A leading construction firm is looking for an ambitious Section Engineer to join a large scale infrastructure project at SEGRO Logistics Park Radlett.

A leading railway engineering company is seeking an experienced Senior RAMS Engineer to provide specialist safety and assurance support for projects and products. In this hybrid role, you will be responsible for delivering RAMS engineering throughout the project lifecycle, leading safety analyses, a

A leading engineering consultancy in Greater London is seeking a Senior Consultant focused on safety assurance within the rail industry. The ideal candidate will be a Chartered Engineer with extensive knowledge of safety assurance activities for rail systems, including safety analysis techniques lik

A global consulting and engineering firm is seeking a Systems Assurance and Systems Integration Senior Engineer in the UK, specifically within the Greater London area. The ideal candidate will have a comprehensive understanding of railway systems, experience in engineering management, and will suppo

A leading civil engineering firm is looking for a proactive Site Civil Engineer to manage onsite civil engineering works across various infrastructure projects.

A recruitment company specializing in electrical contractors is seeking skilled LV/HV Cable Jointers and Electrical/EV Installation Engineers.

The Stations team within WSP's Rail business are actively seeking Principal / Associate Mechanical Engineer to lead teams delivering mechanical building services designs for Railway Stations and other Railway Buildings across the UK and around the world. Rail Station MEP team consist of more than 70

A UK engineering specialist seeks an IP Data Network Engineer to design and deliver network solutions for rail and transport operations.

A leading engineering firm in the UK seeks a Senior/Project Engineer with extensive experience in signalling design and maintenance. This position involves supporting project leads, preparing engineering management plans, and coordinating multi-disciplinary teams.

Role Brief: to manage multiple British Rail, Crossrail Class 345, Alstom Class, London Underground, DMU or EMU rolling stock test fleet, providing technical, leadership and project management support to rolling stock, depot and stabling matters. Understanding of safety regimes within the railway ind

A leading consultancy in transport is seeking a Principal Engineer - Systems to join their expanding team in London. Applicants should have 2-5 years of signalling experience and 2 years in application engineering projects.

A leading technology provider in the UK is seeking a skilled Product Engineer to deliver innovative charging solutions for the rail and public transport sectors. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in mechanical and electrical engineering, with experience in power consumption analysi

A leading engineering firm in the UK is looking for a Principal Geotechnical Engineer to join their team in London or Derby. This role involves leading engineering projects, preparing designs, and coordinating teams.

A leading rail organization seeks a professional to assist Passenger Train Operator members in enhancing fleet reliability. Candidates should possess an engineering degree and strong communication skills in English. The position offers competitive perks, including considerable rail travel discounts

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Senior/Principal System Safety Engineer for rail projects. Candidates should have a degree in engineering, relevant safety experience, and preferably corporate membership with professional institutions.

A leading engineering firm is seeking an engineer for the HS2 gateway station project in London. Candidates should hold an engineering degree and have experience in the railway industry. This role involves producing engineering designs that comply with HS2 standards and requires coordination of a mu

A leading engineering firm in Greater London is seeking a Senior Design Engineer to contribute to civil and structural design for rail, highways, and energy projects. The role involves leading client liaison, producing detailed designs, and mentoring junior engineers. Candidates should hold a degree

A leading recruitment agency is looking for a Section Engineer to manage a large-scale rail infrastructure project in London. This role requires a relevant Engineering degree and experience in rail projects.

A leading engineering recruitment firm in the UK is seeking a Lead Design Engineer specializing in Structural and Architectural design for railway infrastructure.

Candidates should possess a Mechanical Engineering qualification, experience in design for rail or complex buildings, and strong problem-solving abilities. A leading engineering consultancy in Greater London is seeking a Mechanical Design Lead to oversee mechanical design projects in the transportat