Perenco is a leading international independent hydrocarbon producer where we encourage our engineers to innovate and put operations at the heart of our business.

At Perenco we believe in sustainability. We recycle, we modernise and we redevelop in both mature and marginal oil and gas production, this means making the most of what already exists. We take on projects that others have left behind, doing better and producing longer. That was the vision of our founder Hubert Perrodo.

Production is key and we believe the Oil and Gas industry plays a pivotal role in reaching Net Zero targets and energy transition. Perenco have committed to a climate strategy which focuses on decarbonising our production process, developing our sustainability offering and contributing to local energy transition in the countries where we operate. Empowering our people is essential to the innovation which makes our continued improvement possible, our people are equipped with the best skills and technical expertise to create made-to-measure solutions to tackle complex technical problems as we transition towards Net Zero.

Our programme seeks to provide graduates the opportunity to face real challenges and provide solutions early on across a wide array of our business, from production to health and safety. We are a global business so we’re looking for bold and curious individuals who want to experience new cultures.

Your professional and personal development is key, so we’ll provide an environment to support your technical progression in your chosen engineering discipline alongside offering access to continued personal development resources and training.

By the end of the programme, you’ll have developed your technical skills, built your networks and made contributions to our ever-evolving industry.

This graduate role will be within our Structural Integrity team who are responsible for the technical management of the structural integrity assurance and regulatory compliance of our offshore and onshore assets.

The Graduate Programme has a framework that will consist of:

• A 2 Year Development Scheme made up of 4 Assignments across various departments and locations including Norwich, Dorset, Offshore Assets and Global Subsidiaries
• Meaningful and diverse projects, as the assignments you’ll be working on will be real challenges faced by our business therefore the work you do can have real impact on our operations
• ‘Graduate Programme Sponsors’ who will offer you a wide network of support including global contacts to help you navigate your journey which will be unique to you  
• Technical development in your chosen engineering field whilst having uncapped opportunities to work across departments in collaboration with multi-discipline teams

What do you need?

• Minimum 2:1 Master's degree (MSc or MEng) in Civil or Structural Engineering
• Have a passion for Engineering and a curiosity to learn about aspects outside of your field of expertise
• Flexibility and a desire to travel across the UK and internationally throughout the Graduate Programme
• Creative and Innovative thinker, ability to think outside of the box and provide solutions
• Self-starter, desire to self-learn and research information
• Ability to work in multi-disciplinary team environments

What can we offer?

• Career development - your path is unique to you which is why our scheme offers variety and the challenges you are seeking so throughout you’ll get made-to-measure training as we’ll invest in you for the long-term
• Fantastic Benefits Package – including Life Assurance, Private Medical Cover, Flexible Benefits, Defined Benefit Pension Contribution, Discretionary Bonus, Profits ‘Unit’ sharing scheme and generous holiday allowance
• Health & Wellbeing – the health and wellbeing of our colleagues is of utmost importance to us which alongside many health-related benefits we also champion mental health first aiders
• Network – we have a social and diverse work environment, expect company organised events, lunch and learn programmes and our Sports & Social Club offers access to discounted events and activities. Our onsite subsidised canteen is a great place to relax and enjoy the company of your colleagues   
• Professional Development – reimbursement towards relevant professional subscriptions and memberships
• Environment – you may choose to car share with your colleagues or cycle to work, we have EV charging points onsite and cycle storage facilities. Onsite shower facilities are available to freshen up if needed and lockers are available for you to use

What’s Next?

• Application – once you’ve decided this is the role for you and you are excited to join Perenco click on the apply now button to be taken to our application site. Remember, you only need to apply once.
• Telephone Assessment – Following the closing date, expect to hear from us only if you have been selected. You will be invited to our first stage telephone assessment.
• Interview – If you have been successful following your telephone assessment you will be invited to attend an in-person interview. This will take place in early 2025 at our Norwich office, giving you your first real feel for our organisation. Be prepared to put your best foot forward and discuss your experience, goals and ambitions.
• Offer – Congratulations! You’ve secured your place on the Perenco Graduate Programme. If successful and soon after the assessment day you’ll receive a job offer from our programme coordinator. We’ll look forward to welcoming you in September 2025 and we won’t leave it there as we will have plenty of onboarding experiences for you to keep in touch with Perenco from the new year.

Closing date: 

The closing date for this position is 31st January 2025 however the advert will be closed once we have received a suitable number of applicants so early applications are encouraged.

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