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BP Challenge Graduate Programme

at BP (British Petroleum)

Energy transition pioneer. Shape BP's shift from oil major to integrated energy company.

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Year 1 TC
GBP 48k
Acceptance
~4%
Apply By
November
Interview Time
10 weeks

About This Program

BP Challenge is a 2-year rotational programme across Engineering, Trading, Finance, HR, or Supply & Trading. Focus on energy transition (renewables, EV charging, hydrogen).

What You'll Do

  • Rotate across BP business units (Oil & Gas, Renewables, Trading, Innovation)
  • Work on energy transition projects (wind, solar, EV, hydrogen)
  • Access to BP's global network (operations in 70+ countries)
  • Potential international secondment

Eligibility

Degree
Bachelor's (2:1 preferred), Master's
GPA
2:1 degree
Preferred Majors
Engineering, Chemistry, Finance, Economics, Business
Year Level
senior, graduate

Visa Sponsorship

H1B Sponsorship
OPT / CPT

Compensation Breakdown

Base Salary
GBP 38k-44k
Signing Bonus
GBP 3k
Year 1 Total
GBP 48k

Interview Process (3 rounds)

  1. 1

    Application + situational judgement test

  2. 2

    Video interview

  3. 3

    Assessment centre

Interview Formats

BehaviouralCase studyTechnical (varies by function)

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