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Employment trends and key employers
As much of the work undertaken is on a project basis, such as exploration or construction, oil & gas recruitment companies will often be required to fill temporary and contract positions.
The largest employers are multinational energy providers such as BP, Shell and TotalEnergies, and agencies will partner with these firms to find staff for extraction, transportation, storage, refinement and delivery functions.
Where is the centre of the oil & gas recruitment sector?
The UK has a diverse energy market and there are opportunities nationwide for offshore, oil rig or office-based work.
Aberdeen is often regarded as the ‘oil capital of the world’ and is one of the key centres for the industry. As a result, engineering and drilling recruitment is prominent here. This is typical of other coastal areas, such as Great Yarmouth and Norwich.
Major cities, like London and Manchester, are also popular locations for business headquarters, although jobs here are usually more office-based.