Careers with Shell
As one of the world’s leading energy and petrochemical companies, we operate at the cutting edge of many technologies.
But technical excellence is only half the story. We have a range of engineering opportunities as well as commercial positions in Finance, IT, HR and Sales & Marketing for graduates and early career professionals.

At Shell, we believe in offering you a wide range of career routes. As one of the world’s leading energy and petrochemical companies, we operate at the cutting edge of many technologies – not only in oil, gas and chemicals, but also in alternative energies. But technical excellence is only half the story. The scale and global reach of our business means we have a huge range of both technical and commercial opportunities for graduates and early career professionals.
Where will you fit in?
We have openings in a wide variety of business areas. For our Technical roles, we recruit graduates from al relevant engineering and science disciplines, while Commercial roles are open to candidates from a wide range of disciplines.
Graduate starting positions are based in one of our UK offices (London, Aberdeen, Chester, Lowestoft and Manchester). We also offer a number of offshore and international opportunities. br>
What will we look for in you?
As well as your academic record, we’ll assess your ability to analyse problems, deliver results and work effectively with others. Respect for other people’s ideas is key to our culture. Equally, personal development is fundamental to Shell. We’ll provide a tailored mix of on-the-job and structured training and, depending on your role, support in further education.
A win-win partnership – you fulfil your potential; we benefit from your skills.
A supportive culture – help when you need it and responsibility from day one.
A career platform – flexible career paths and a continuous learning culture.
A global business – international teamwork and overseas career possibilities.
A great package – competitive performance-related salary and generous benefits.
There are three alternative routes into Shell, each a different experience. So it’s worth finding out more now, as you’ll be asked to select your preferred route. To get started, simply complete our online application form, attach your full CV and complete the two Shell Questionnaires. If successful at the interview stage, you’ll be offered the chance to gain direct experience of Shell through one of the three routes:
Option A: Shell Recruitment Day. Find out how well you cope with various business scenarios.
Option B: Gourami Business Challenge. A team-based business challenge set in a fictional country.
Option C: Internship. First-hand exposure to a range of real-life business projects.
More information about these exciting opportunities at Shell can be found on or careers website
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Shell is an Equal Opportunities Employer