Entity:
Technology
Job Family Group:
Research & Technology Group
Job Description:
Our purpose is to deliver energy to the world, today and tomorrow. For over 100 years, bp has focused on discovering, developing, and producing oil and gas in the nations where we operate. We are one of the few companies globally that can provide governments and customers with an integrated energy offering. Delivering our strategy sustainably is fundamental to achieving our ambition to be a net zero company by 2050 or sooner!
As a Senior Motorsport Technologist, you will drive the development of advanced fuel formulations to maximise performance of a hybrid F1 power unit, whilst also ensuring reliability and regulatory compliance. In doing so, you will work closely with both bp and customer engineering teams to understand combustion system sensitivity and translate this into effective fuel design, as well as enabling timely approval and delivery, working with motorsport regulatory bodies and logistics partners.
This role offers the opportunity to contribute directly to the optimisation of fuel performance under the FIA’s challenging 2026 regulations and beyond, while supporting bp’s broader ambitions in lower carbon fuels and technology partnerships.
Alongside the core development activity, you will also contribute to trackside support as an integral part of the role. While initial opportunities to attend race and test events may be limited, you will be expected to build the capability to operate effectively in trackside environments with potential to progressively take on greater responsibility over time. This will ensure a strong connection between laboratory development and on-track performance.
Given the dynamic nature of motorsport, and as a key member of a small core team, you will need to be flexible and adaptable depending on the most pressing priorities, with the emphasis between development, logistics and trackside support likely to vary over time.
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Degree or PhD in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Engineering, Science or a related discipline
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Proven experience delivering complex product development or research programmes
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Strong knowledge of fuels chemistry, additives and testing methodologies
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Good understanding of combustion fundamentals and their interaction with fuel properties
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Experience interpreting experimental data and translating insights into practical solutions
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Ability to manage multiple priorities across development and operational activities
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Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively across internal teams and external partners
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Comfortable operating in fast-paced, high-performance environments with evolving and often ambiguous requirements
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Ability to adapt and quickly re-prioritize in a fast-changing environment with a 'can do' attitude to get things done!
Travel Requirement
Up to 25% travel should be expected with this role
Relocation Assistance:
This role is not eligible for relocation
Remote Type:
This position is a hybrid of office/remote working
Skills:
Agility core practices, Agility core practices, Analytical Thinking, Artificial intelligence, Creating new methodologies, Experimental Design, Formulated product testing, Formulation Deployment, Formulation design, Influencing, Intellectual Asset Management, Multi-physics modelling, Presenting, Product Development, Product Sustainability Performance Management, Project Management, Raw materials knowledge, Research and Development, Rheology, Safety management across the value chain, Science and Technology Leadership, Scientific publication, Technology Management Processes, Testing electric vehicle charging systems, Thought Leadership {+ 2 more}
Legal Disclaimer:
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics like race, religion, color, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status or disability status. Individuals with an accessibility need may request an adjustment/accommodation related to bp’s recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews, etc.). If you would like to request an adjustment/accommodation related to the recruitment process, please contact us.
If you are selected for a position and depending upon your role, your employment may be contingent upon adherence to local policy. This may include pre-placement drug screening, medical review of physical fitness for the role, and background checks.
Legal Disclaimer:
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, socioeconomic status, neurodiversity/neurocognitive functioning, veteran status or disability status. Individuals with an accessibility need may request an adjustment/accommodation related to bp’s recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews, etc.). If you would like to request an adjustment/accommodation related to the recruitment process, please contact us.
If you are selected for a position and depending upon your role, your employment may be contingent upon adherence to local policy. This may include pre-placement drug screening, medical review of physical fitness for the role, and background checks.
