CAD Designer

Job Title: CAD Designer (Electrical)

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?

We are seeking a skilled CAD Designer to join our team, producing accurate and compliant engineering documentation for multidisciplinary projects in line with BPA standards and industry best practices.

What You'll Be Doing

• Execute designs efficiently through the drawing office workflow, ensuring accurate tracking and timely approvals.
• Review and interpret drawing requirements from Project Engineers to align with project objectives.
• Create preliminary sketches, flow sheets, layouts, material take-offs, schedules, and detailed drawings with supporting documentation.
• Verify design criteria and prepare detailed, accurate designs including sizing requirements and essential information for drawings.
• Conduct site visits, take precise measurements, and perform surveys to support design accuracy.
• Cross-check internal and vendor drawings for format, technical content, compliance, and quality standards.
• Estimate working hours for drawing production and manage time effectively to stay within project budgets.
• Maintain and update Site Master drawings post-project, ensuring accurate records of site surveys.
• Transform outline instructions into detailed designs, making informed decisions where specifications are incomplete.
• Deliver finished designs in line with industry standards, design codes, and best practice.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines and proactively flagging potential delays.
• Critically review engineers’ designs, applying expertise and safety considerations to optimize solutions.
  
  

What You’ll Need

• Demonstrated experience preparing accurate drawings and design documentation for oil, gas, or related industries such as water, nuclear, or process.
• Skilled in CAD software, including AutoCAD, Vault, 3D Plant, and Point Cloud, to produce high-quality technical drawings.
• Confident user of MS Word and Excel to support project documentation and reporting.
• Knowledgeable in site surveying, data collection techniques, and comfortable working with Ordnance Survey maps.
• Full, valid UK driving licence for site visits and project travel.
  
  

Salary - £36,000-£42,000

What’s On Offer

• Generous Holiday Entitlement: 28 days (FTE) plus 8 bank holidays, with the option to purchase an additional 5 days.
• Private Medical Cover: Enjoy comprehensive Vitality private medical insurance, with added rewards for healthy living and fitness activities.
• Generous Pension Scheme: Our company contribution ranges from 6% to 12%, with a minimum employee contribution of just 2%.
• Life Insurance: Benefit from coverage at 4 times your annual salary.
• Annual Bonus: Earn up to 12% of your salary based on company performance, with an additional 6% for standout performers.
• Annual Party: Celebrate with us at our company-sponsored event which includes an overnight stay for you and your guest.
• Family-Friendly Policies: Access a range of accommodating policies, many with day 1 rights tailored to support work/life balance.
• Employee Assistance Programme: Confidential support including counselling, resources for financial wellbeing and mental health and a suite of savings and discounts to make your money go further.
  
  

Join us and become a vital part of a team that literally Keeps 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.