Engineering Summer Placement Scheme – 2027 – Fawley Petrochemical Complex

Engineering Summer Placement Scheme – 2027 – Fawley Petrochemical Complex Overview

ExxonMobil is offering an Engineering Summer Placement Scheme for 2027 at the Fawley Petrochemical Complex, aimed at university students eager to apply their academic knowledge in a practical setting. This program is designed to enhance personal development and provide valuable experience in a real operational environment.

What You Will Do

As a participant in the Summer Placement Scheme, you will work alongside peers to address actual challenges faced by the plant. Your responsibilities may include:

• Designing, coordinating, and analyzing plant trials.
• Scoping small capital projects.
• Thinking independently and taking initiative to propose innovative solutions.
• Receiving training and support while collaborating with a highly skilled manufacturing team.

Where You Will Work

The Fawley Petrochemical Complex is the largest of its kind in the UK, covering 3,250 acres and employing around 2,500 staff and contractors. It serves as a vital hub for producing energy products, lubricants, and chemicals essential for everyday life.

What We’re Looking For

We seek engineers who possess strong technical skills combined with a practical, results-oriented approach. Ideal candidates will:

• Be curious, resilient, and adept at solving problems in a manufacturing context.
• Demonstrate the ability to adapt quickly and collaborate effectively with operations and engineering teams.
• Show motivation to take ownership of tasks and drive improvements.

Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for this role, you must:

• Be on track to graduate with a minimum of a 2:1 Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering in 2028.
• Seek to gain work experience through an 8-week Summer Placement starting in July 2027.
• Exhibit strong personal effectiveness and leadership potential.

If you are studying a different engineering discipline but believe this placement is right for you, please include context about your degree in your cover letter.

Next Steps

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply by the closing date of Sunday, 1st November 2026. The selection process will include a behavioral assessment and a technical competency-based interview.

Conditions of Employment

Successful candidates will receive a conditional offer of employment, subject to satisfactory background checks, references, and verification of qualifications.

Equal Employment Opportunity

ExxonMobil is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Degree Requirement: Bachelor’s (with 2:1)

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