Digital Graduate Programme

Digital Graduate Programme

Early Careers at bp

Looking to turn your career dreams into global impact? Explore graduate opportunities with bp. Here you get to work on challenging projects, learn from experts and mentors, and be part of a high-performing team from the get-go. You get the freedom to think boldly, the licence to innovate and the chance to grow in multiple directions. And you get supported, recognised and rewarded along the way.

Our Digital Graduate Programme

Why work in digital at bp?

• Use world-leading technologies to tackle complex global challenges
• See your ideas come to life in ground-breaking projects
• Explore different paths and shape the technology career you want

From AI to robotics. From quantum computing to digital twins. We harness the power of cutting-edge technology to bring energy to the world. Join us here and you’ll get to work alongside real innovators, coming up with the ideas that will reshape our business and our entire industry.

You’ll have the opportunity to complete two 12-month rotations designed to give you breadth of experience across your chosen business area whilst also supporting you to build technical depth.

Your development will also be supported by a structured technical pathway and our Elevate training programme, helping you grow both professionally and personally. With a dedicated support network and a vibrant early careers community, you’ll be empowered to thrive, connect, and make a meaningful impact from day one.

Where could you join us?

• Digital – Product & Projects
• Digital – Engineering
• Digital – Data & AI

Start Date:

7th September 2026

Other Information

Please note the following when applying:

• You can only apply to one bp early careers opportunity globally per academic year – within this time, we will only process the first application you make. You will be withdrawn from any subsequent applications.
• Exploration Days are a key part of the assessment process and will be in person – bp will cover reasonable travel and accommodation costs, in line with the travel policy which will be shared with you. Please ensure you will be available to attend in person.
• Unless you apply to a role with a location explicitly stated, role locations are not guaranteed – where not stated, you will be placed in a location based on business need.
• Accommodation – once confirmed,where you need or decide to move closer to your location, you are responsible for organising and funding this accommodation.
• Hybrid working – please note, bp operates on a 60:40 hybrid working work policy (3 days in the office) for most office-based roles. This may vary for non-office-based roles.

Adjustments

We are keen to make our recruitment process accessible to all. If you require any adjustments/accommodations, to any stage of the recruitment process, please mention this in the allocated section on your initial application form. Someone will then be in touch to discuss or confirm the adjustments/accommodations as appropriate for you. Alternatively, if you would like to discuss adjustments before applying, please get in touch:

T: +44 1635 584149

E: enquiry@bpgraduates.co.uk

Reward

• Starting Salary: £39,100 per annum + discretionary, performance related, annual bonus.
• Sign on Bonus: £3,000 (one off payment, subject to tax and national insurance)
• Holiday Allowance: 28 days + flexible bank holidays (to take at a time that suits you) + two wellbeing / duvet days.
• Wellbeing Allowance: Claim up to £1,500 each calendar year (subject to tax and national insurance) for products and services that contribute to physical, mental, financial and social wellbeing
• Flexible Benefits: In addition to your base salary, you’ll receive a flexible allowance (currently 20% of your base salary) that you can take as cash or use to buy a range of extra benefits, such as a pension, critical illness, dental care, personal accident and travel insurance, and our cycle to work scheme.
• Private Medical Insurance: We’ll pay for private healthcare, and you only pay an income tax charge.
• BP Share Plans: You can choose to take part in our share plan and buy bp shares every month.

Apply now

Ready to discover how much you can do – and how far your potential could take you? We’ll be with you every step of the way.

Help deliver energy to the world, today and tomorrow.

Legal Disclaimer:

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, socioeconomic status, neurodiversity/neurocognitive functioning, veteran status or disability status. Individuals with an accessibility need may request an adjustment/accommodation related to bp’s recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews, etc.). If you would like to request an adjustment/ accommodation related to the recruitment process, please contact us.

T: +44 1635 584149

E: enquiry@bpgraduates.co.uk

If you are selected for a position and depending upon your role, your employment may be contingent upon adherence to local policy. This may include pre-placement drug screening, medical review of physical fitness for the role, and background checks.

How to apply

To apply for this role and to find out more, please click on the apply button. Please note that applications may close before the application deadline, so apply early to avoid disappointment.