bp
Energy company moving from oil and gas into low-carbon power and trading.
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bp's early careers programme spans engineering, subsurface science, trading, digital and finance, split between traditional oil and gas operations and its growing low-carbon businesses.
Graduate roles are structured around two- to three-year development programmes with rotations and a named mentor, and the digital and trading routes are among the best paid entry points in UK STEM.
The company is in the middle of a long transition, so the mix of roles changes year to year — check which business area a scheme actually sits in before applying.
Why work here
- Genuinely global — early international assignments are common.
- Strong pay and bonus structure compared with most engineering employers.
- Exposure to both hydrocarbon operations and renewables, EV charging and hydrogen.
- Well-resourced internship programme that converts into graduate offers.
STEM roles they hire
Process engineeringSubsurface & geoscienceSoftware engineeringData scienceTrading & analyticsProject engineeringSustainabilitySupply chain
Entry routes
Graduate Programme
- Starts
- September
- Duration
- 2–3 years
- Degree needed
- Yes
- Salary
- £38,000+ plus bonus
Summer Internship
- Starts
- June
- Duration
- 10–12 weeks
- Degree needed
- Preferred
- Salary
- Paid, pro rata graduate rate
Industrial Placement
- Starts
- September
- Duration
- 12 months
- Degree needed
- Preferred
- Salary
- £22,000+
Degree Apprenticeship
- Starts
- September
- Duration
- 4 years
- Degree needed
- No
- Salary
- £22,000+, fees paid
Salary and benefits
Placement£22,000 – £26,000
Graduate£38,000 – £45,000
Experienced engineer£55,000 – £75,000
- Annual bonus
- Share plan
- Strong pension
- Global mobility
Application tips
- 1.Applications open early — many bp schemes close before Christmas.
- 2.Prepare for online assessments; they screen heavily before human review.
- 3.Have a clear, non-generic answer on the energy transition and where you want to sit in it.