Senior Surveyor

Entity :

Production & Operations

Job Family Group : Subsurface Group

Job Description : Role Synopsis

BPX Energy is seeking a skilled and driven Senior Surveyor to support our upstream development operations. This role is responsible for leading our survey activities that enable safe, efficient, and compliant development of BPX's oil and gas assets. The Senior Surveyor will oversee and manage third-party survey contractors in the collection of field data, survey-related deliverables, and ensure the accuracy and integrity of spatial data used in the different areas of the business.

The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in land surveying, upstream energy development lifecycle, CAD / GIS platforms, and land boundary analysis. This role requires strong collaboration across multidisciplinary teams and a proactive approach to problem-solving. The Senior Surveyor will also contribute to continuous improvement initiatives focused on data quality, workflow efficiency, and digital integration.

We thrive in a fast-paced, high-impact environment where precision, innovation, and collaboration drive everything we do. Our team operates at the intersection of technical excellence and operational agility, engaging daily with diverse stakeholders across the business. Success here means being proactive, detail-oriented, and adaptable—delivering high-quality results under evolving priorities and tight timelines. If you're passionate about surveying and geospatial accuracy, energized by complex challenges, and thrive in a culture that values ownership, teamwork, and forward momentum, we encourage you to apply.

Key Accountabilities

Lead survey operations across BPX’s onshore assets, ensuring timely and accurate data collection and product deliverables.

Plan and execute boundary, topographic, and construction surveys to support drilling, completions, facilities, and land development.

Oversee third-party survey contractors, ensuring deliverables meet quality, safety, and regulatory standards.

Process, analyze, and validate spatial data for integration into CAD / GIS platforms and enterprise systems.

Ensure compliance with land use laws, permitting requirements, and internal standards.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align survey outputs with operational workflows and project timelines.

Maintain documentation and records of survey activities, including legal descriptions, plats, and geospatial files.

Identify opportunities to improve survey efficiency, data accuracy, and digital integration.

Support project planning by providing geospatial insights and technical expertise during site selection and infrastructure layout.

Support ad hoc requests and strategic initiatives that enhance the effectiveness and impact of the FEL team and broader organization, including contributions to cross-basin planning, innovation pilots, and enterprise-level programs.

Apply technical judgment and field experience to emergent needs, ensuring survey deliverables remain aligned with evolving priorities in development, operations, and strategic planning.

Champion continuous improvement, identifying opportunities to streamline workflows, improve data quality, and strengthen collaboration across engineering, automation, and construction teams.

Uphold safety protocols and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Comply with the BP Code of Conduct, and exemplify BP's Values & Behaviors in all aspects of work.

Essential Experience and Education

Bachelor’s degree in Land Surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering, or a related field

5+ years of experience in onshore upstream oil and gas surveying or related land surveying projects

Strong understanding of land surveying principles

Proven ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks effectively.

Proficient in data analysis and visualization tools (e.g., Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, Carlson Survey)

Excellent organizational, communication, and documentation skills

Ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams including drilling, completions, facilities, and land

Preferred Experience

State Professional Survey License

Track record of improving survey efficiency, data accuracy, or reducing cycle time

Knowledge of regulatory requirements for upstream oil and gas permitting

Working knowledge of enterprise GIS systems and data integration platforms

How much do we pay (Base) $136,000-$160,000. Note that the pay range listed for this position is a good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible base compensation at the time of posting.

Why join us?

At bpx, we support our people to learn and grow in a diverse and challenging environment. We believe that our team is strengthened by diversity. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment in which everyone is respected and treated fairly.

We offer a reward and wellbeing package to enable your work to fit with your life. These can include, but not limited to, access to health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible working schedule, paid time off policy, discretionary annual bonus program, long-term incentive program, and a generous 401(k) matching program.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodations.

Discover your place with us and help our business meet the challenges of reimagining and reinventing the future of energy.

Travel Requirement

Up to 10% 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 :

Basin resource evaluation, Basin resource evaluation, CO2 utilisation and storage, Data Analysis, Depletion and Storage Development Planning, Depositional framework, Fluid Properties, Geodesy and coordinate integrity, Geohazard Assessment, Geological Reservoir and Storage Unit Modelling, Geophysical surveillance, Integrated Resource Progression, Integrated Well Delivery, Non-seismic geophysical methods, Petroleum Systems Analysis, Petrophysical Seismic Lithology and Fluid Prediction, Petrophysical Seismic Reservoir Characterisation, Research and Development, Reserves Estimation and Storage Volume Assessment, Reservoir quality, Resource, Rock Properties Framework, Seismic Acquisition, Seismic Analysis, Seismic Processing {+ 7 more}

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.