Job Title: Field Engineer
Department: Engineering
Location: Midlands to Hemel Hempstead
What You’ll Be Doing
- Supervise and control site construction activities from mobilisation through commissioning, ensuring full compliance with BPA procedures, HSSEQ requirements and applicable standards.
- Coordinate daily site operations, managing multiple work fronts to maintain programme, cost and quality targets.
- Act as BPA’s on‑site engineering representative, liaising with contractors, site operators and stakeholders to ensure clear understanding of scope and requirements.
- Work closely with Project Engineers to monitor progress, resolve technical and construction issues, and support contractor negotiations where required.
- Apply sound engineering judgement to deliver safe, practical solutions for pipeline and facilities construction, escalating high‑risk or complex issues appropriately.
- Maintain accurate site records, inspections and reports to support project, commercial and contractual requirements.
- Support continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance project performance, financial outcomes and client satisfaction.
What You’ll Need
- Engineering HNC (or equivalent technical qualification) and a full UK driving licence, with the willingness to achieve the NEBOSH Construction Certificate within 18 months.
- Strong knowledge of safe working practices, HSSEQ requirements and relevant health, safety and environmental legislation.
- Good understanding of construction standards, specifications and technical requirements.
- Proven ability to supervise site construction activities, working effectively with contractors, suppliers and multidisciplinary teams.
- Confident user of standard office and project documentation software.
- Clear communication, strong organisation and planning skills, with the ability to apply sound engineering judgement in a practical site environment.
Salary
Basic salary of £42,000 - £47,000
What’s On Offer
- Ongoing training and development opportunities to support your professional growth
- Generous pension (up to 12% employer contribution, 2% minimum employee)
- Annual bonus scheme (up to 12% of annual salary) with an extra 6% possible for standout performance – that’s 18%!
- Life insurance (4x annual salary)
- 28 days holiday + 8 days bank holidays plus the ability to buy/sell holidays
- Family friendly policies from day 1 of employment
- An award winning Private Medical Insurance scheme with additional perks
- Employee assistance support scheme
- Various well-being initiatives
This is a field‑based position travelling the Midlands to Hemel Hempstead area. You will need a full UK driving licence and right to work in the UK.
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. 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.
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