Graduate programmes

Joining the challenge programme in Spain, you’ll enjoy real responsibility from day one and the freedom to choose your path

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To find a suitable role, use our candidate matching tool below. Here you’ll find the position that’s right for you and be given the opportunity to apply.

Please note: You can apply to one bp early careers opportunity globally per academic year. If you make multiple applications within the same academic year, then we will only process the first application you make, and you’ll be withdrawn from any subsequent applications. The list of matched roles below are in no particular order. We recommend you explore each role that is suggested for you and apply to the one you’re most interested in.

Every year we look for students to join our exciting graduate programme to live from day one exceptional experience and the freedom to choose your path by being part of international business projects and working alongside world-class leaders. You will be able to improve your knowledge, growing your skills throughout a flexible and agile methodology.

Engineering

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By joining this programme, you will experience:

A rotational programme across several businesses and areas.
The programme is expected to last 3 years. Performance and motivation will be assessed periodically to identify rotations, define development plans and confirm the length of the programme.
2 different rotations designed to give you exposure to multiple disciplines, helping build your technological understanding and specific career skills.
Hands-on experience, exposure to real environments and technologies from the beginning.
Structured learning supplemented by support from mentors, coaching and assessment.
Access to a buddy and senior director mentoring.
Opportunity to work alongside industry specialists.
International networking opportunities. For instance, you can be sponsored to participate in One Young World, the global forum for young leaders.
A positive cultural organization with outstanding diversity equity & inclusion.

No matter your role, you’ll receive the training, support, and mentorship to build a rewarding and long-term career with bp. Over the course of the programme, you will complete rotations across a variety of businesses in a mixture of customer facing, operational and analytical roles.

What kind of roles are available?

Process engineering
Maintenance and reliability
Production planning
Refinery optimization
Operations and production
Health and Safety
Environmental and net zero

Rewards and benefits

Competitive salary, bonus and ad-hoc reward scheme to recognize your performance
Canteen at the plant
Education assistance
Medical insurance
Pension and shares plan

Requirements

Strong academic background, engineering master degree.
Previous work experience (no more than 3 years). We offer a permanent contract. This programme is not part of our internship scheme - if you’re interested in internships, please visit our intern programmes page.
Full professional competency in English and Spanish.
Willingness to to relocate to Castellón.

Applications for this programme have now closed.

Commercial

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By joining this programme, you will experience:

A structured, rotational programme of 4 years.
2 to 3 different rotations designed to give you exposure to multiple disciplines, helping build your technological understanding and specific career skills.
Hands-on experience, exposure to real environments and technologies from the beginning.
Structured learning supplemented by support from mentors, coaching and assessment.
Access to a buddy and senior director mentoring.
Opportunity to work alongside industry specialists.
International networking opportunities. For instance, you can be sponsored to participate in One Young World, the global forum for young leaders.
A positive cultural organization with outstanding diversity equity & inclusion.

Over the course of the programme, you will complete rotations across a variety of international businesses in a mixture of customer facing, commercial and operational roles and projects, in areas such as sales and marketing, supply, logistics,strategy and trading & shipping.