ABOUT US

At ExxonMobil, our vision is to lead in energy innovations that advance modern living and a net-zero future. As one of the world’s largest publicly traded energy and chemical companies, we are powered by a unique and diverse workforce fueled by the pride in what we do and what we stand for.
The success of our Upstream, Product Solutions and Low Carbon Solutions businesses is the result of the talent, curiosity and drive of our people. They bring solutions every day to optimize our strategy in energy, chemicals, lubricants and lower-emissions technologies.
We invite you to bring your ideas to ExxonMobil to help create sustainable solutions that improve quality of life and meet society’s evolving needs. Learn more about our What and our Why and how we can work together.
ExxonMobil has operated in the U.K. for more than 135 years. We are best known today for the marketing of our Esso fuels and Mobil 1 lubricants and for our petrochemicals. We have refining and chemical operations in the UK, we operate the UK’s biggest private pipeline network and we retain a non-operated share in a number of fields in the North Sea. More recently, we are developing our involvement in lower emission projects in the UK, hydrogen production and biofuels.
An ExxonMobil career is one designed to last. Our commitment to you runs deep: our employees grow personally and professionally, with benefits built on our core categories of health, security, finance, and life.

WHAT ROLE YOU WILL PLAY IN OUR TEAM

We are now recruiting for our 2026-7 UK Industrial Placement Programme and we are seeking exceptional people who we can empower to think independently, take initiative and be innovative.
While on placement with ExxonMobil you will have support and guidance from managers, supervisors and recent graduates to enable you to apply your degree knowledge and fulfil your potential, gaining confidence and experience as an individual, and learning new skills in a real operational environment.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Our Chemical Engineering job roles cover many exciting work areas – we’ll give you the opportunity to experience a variety of work projects and contribute to the success of our team. You could find yourself developing capital projects to improve the business, troubleshooting plant operation issues and providing technical support, identifying and mitigating potential environmental and safety risks, or leading one of our many other work items.
Whichever team you start in, you’ll have real responsibility from day one and we’ll provide a supportive learning environment, where you can develop a solid foundation of professional skills.
The first month of your placement will set you up for success with a comprehensive induction and handover program. You’ll have the chance to experience large scale operations first hand and grow your on-site skills and experience.
As your placement progresses you’ll have opportunity to seek out and take on technical projects that advance both the business and your personal development.

TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE, YOU SHOULD:

• Be starting your penultimate year in autumn 2025.
• Be expecting a minimum of a 2:1 Bachelors in Chemical Engineering or similar degree course.
• Be seeking to gain work experience on a 13 month paid Industrial Placement commencing in July 2026.
  Successful candidates should possess a broad range of personal effectiveness and leadership skills, with the ability to facilitate and influence business decisions in a team environment.