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bp

Senior Engineer

bp

Marine engineering professional developing advanced lubricant technologies for Castrol's Global Marine & Energy Technology team. Leading technology programmes and managing complex projects in the marine sector.

Posted 7/2/2026full-timeReading • 🇬🇧 United KingdomSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead or contribute to technology programmes focused on developing new products and optimising existing lubricant technologies to meet customer, industry and OEM requirements globally.
  • Manage projects from planning through execution, delivering against timelines, objectives and budgets of up to $5 million.
  • Build strong relationships across Technology, Research & Innovation, Product Stewardship, Supply Chain, Procurement, Marketing, Sales and wider bp businesses
  • Collaborate with OEMs, customers, distributors, suppliers, testing laboratories, industry organisations and regulatory bodies
  • Maintain and develop strategic relationships with OEMs, licensees and customers, supporting both current projects and future technology opportunities
  • Provide technical expertise, support and innovations to Castrol's global technical network and customer base
  • Conduct technical assessments and support vessel, engine and equipment-related investigations where required
  • Find opportunities in emerging areas such as future marine fuels, sustainability, low-carbon shipping and digital technologies
  • Deliver technical training, presentations and knowledge-sharing activities across the wider organisation.

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor's degree in Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering or a related engineering and/or science subject area.
  • A Marine Engineering First Class Certificate of Competency (CoC) would be advantageous
  • Strong HSE attitude
  • Experience within the marine industry, ideally as a Chief Engineer, Marine Superintendent, vessel inspection specialist or similar marine technical roles;
  • Strong engineering knowledge and hands-on technical experience
  • Experience performing ship inspections, engine inspections or providing technical support to customers in marine, lubes, fuels or relevant industries would be advantageous
  • Experience working in an international or global business environment
  • Strong partner management and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships across multiple cultures and regions, with customers, ship crews and technical partners.
  • Ability to travel and fit in with ship and engine room working practices and requirements
  • Fluency in English. Additional language skills would be advantageous.

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Up to 25% travel should be expected with this role
  • Relocation Assistance: This role is not eligible for relocation
  • Health insurance
  • 401(k) matching
  • Flexible work hours
  • Paid time off
  • Remote work options

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Hard Skills & Tools
Technical AssessmentsShip InspectionsEngine InspectionsHands-On Technical ExperienceLubricant Technology OptimizationEmerging Marine Fuels KnowledgeDigital Technologies Expertise
Soft Skills
Strong Communication SkillsRelationship BuildingCross-Cultural Collaboration
Certifications
Marine Engineering First Class Certificate of Competency