Contrary to popular belief, the majority of careers in the oil & gas industry are based onshore rather than offshore.

There are a huge breadth of  rewarding roles  and although many of them are based in the main ‘oil’ centres such as Aberdeen and the east of England, exciting careers are found in other places in the UK, including commercial and trading units in London, not to mention the numerous positions available across the globe.

Although engineering and technical roles make up a key part of the industry, there is a broad spectrum of careers available for those who have skills in other areas. Oil companies employ lawyers, accountants, geologists, electricians, plumbers, crane drivers, mechanics, divers and designers – to name a few – so there will almost certainly be jobs relevant to your interests.

Entry levels also vary, so depending on the career you wish to pursue, you can join the industry straight from school or following completion of a college course or degree. Many people join oil & gas after having worked in other industries for many years, so transferable skills count too.