
Shell Graduate Programme
Join us as a Shell graduate and you can be a part of the future of energy.
Whichever part of our business you join, you will have the chance to work with experienced colleagues and share your unique perspective and fresh ideas on how to tackle energy-related challenges.
Our inclusive and collaborative culture will provide you with the support you need to grow your skills as you work on meaningful projects with exciting responsibilities right from the start.
Power your progress

Develop the energy solutions of tomorrow and today
How can the world transition to net-zero emissions while providing the secure, affordable energy that powers lives? By working with experienced colleagues who bring expertise from a range of areas, you will have the chance to work towards our shared ambition to reduce the net carbon footprint of the energy products we offer society.

Learn today, lead tomorrow
When you join, you will be assigned to a role with exciting challenges and opportunities. You will be supported in crafting a development journey tailored to your strengths and needs with the opportunity to contribute to meeting the energy challenge.
Shell’s focus on enabling employees to adopt a ‘learner mindset’ helps unlock the potential in each of us, creating a supportive, high-performance environment based on openness, curiosity and growth, where you can learn from experiences and build the skills that let you grow today and lead in future.

Collaborate with experienced colleagues
With access to a global network of expertise, you can make meaningful connections and continue your growth and learning at Shell. We invite people to think differently and learn from the diversity of backgrounds, cultures, ideas and knowledge at Shell.

Achieve balance in a values-led culture
We live our core values of honesty, integrity and respect, so you can work in an environment that encourages you to be the best version of yourself.
What our Graduates have to say
I work offshore on a rig and I meet all sorts of people from different backgrounds. It is inspiring to see people across the company working in other areas, but we all have the same passion to transition to lower-carbon energy. It’s great that I am part of a team and I don’t have to make this journey on my own.
Hayley, Engineer
We have sizeable technology centres with lots of innovation projects, many of which are focused on the energy transition.
Thomas, Energy Transition Advisor
My experience as a Trading & Supply Graduate has been amazing. The people, pace, complexity and significance of the work we do is immensely satisfying. It makes coming to work every day a real joy.
Alexander, Energy Trader
Shell is one of the world’s largest commodities trading firms and the people that make up T&S have decades of experience to share and learn from, which makes being here a truly one-of-a-kind experience for those early in their career.
Patrick, Commercial Operator
The T&S Graduate Programme challenges you professionally, but also gives you the means needed to excel. It empowered me to feel like I was working towards something while helping me see my growth throughout the process.
Eric, Sale Rotational Analyst
The Shell Graduate Programme is how I started in the commercial side of the business. It is a pretty awesome experience, with lots of support and special opportunities as a new employee. It was a good way to kickstart my career.
Laura, Market Account Manager
Whether you join the Technical or Commercial Functions area of the Shell Graduate Programme, you will receive unparalleled formal training that will enhance your career. We’ve designed the programme to give remarkable candidates like you the business knowledge and training you’ll need to become a future leader.
Depending on your chosen path, you’ll participate in a two to five year Development Programme combining on the job learning with formal training opportunities. You’ll be given stimulating hands-on roles, and have the opportunity to familiarise yourself with our company values.
On top of a competitive starting salary and other benefits, you will direct have the opportunity to deepen your knowledge through structured learning and contributing to groundbreaking projects. All throughout the Graduate Programme, you’ll be supported by a supervisor to provide guidance and constructive feedback.
Shell Graduate Programme at a glance:
- 2-5 year Development Programme with rotations depending on your chosen area
- Challenging and substantial responsibilities from your first entry into the business, where your performance contributes to company success
- A structured Development Programme, highly valued across the industry.
- Working for a globally recognised brand tackling globally significant challenges
- Excellent flexibility and work-life balance
Energy Transition Challenge: Searching for New Energies
Energy fuels both the global economy and our everyday lives, and with a global improvement of living standards and population growth, we are seeing the continued rise in demand for energy. The big challenge is how to provide much more energy while at the same time significantly reducing carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. This is what we call the energy challenge.
Working towards a low carbon future
We recognise the significance of climate change, along with the role energy plays in helping people achieve and maintain a good quality of life. A key role for society – and for Shell – is to find ways to provide much more energy with less carbon dioxide. This global energy transition therefore requires a huge undertaking – producing and consuming energy in a different way. We need to design our economies, communities and lives to thrive on these energy systems.

Explore one of the most innovative companies in the world
There has never been a more exciting time to work in the energy industry.
With a career at Shell, you’ll have a part to play in uniquely innovative projects which will provide unbeatable experience.
We have a track record of world firsts, from Shell Pearl GTL, the world’s largest gas-to-liquids plant, to Prelude, the world’s first floating liquefied natural gas facility. These aren’t just engineering achievements. They are a product of a business that genuinely prizes progress, where you will be constantly encouraged to explore new ways of thinking and working.
A World Class Company needs World Class Talent
We’re also one of the world’s best-known brands. With around 92,000 employees in more than 70 countries, we operate on a scale few can rival. You’ll have the opportunity to work with brilliant people from all around the world, sharing expertise and points of view that will enrich your experience.
The scale of our challenge is exciting too. Global demand for energy is rapidly rising, and outpacing supply. We offer a Graduate Programme that will develop both your professional expertise and your leadership potential. Where you will work and learn as an integral part of a talented global team and be inspired by where your career could take you.
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