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title: Early Careers
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Kent graduate programme
# Early Careers
Hear from our entry-level graduates and see where Kent is looking for graduates across the globe.
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## Kent graduate programme
At Kent, we’re out to recruit the best. And then make them even better. Our Graduate Programme is designed to give you the hands-on experience, knowledge and skills you’ll need to start your career. You’ll learn from the best in the energy industry alongside other graduates and young professionals around the Kent world.
We’re a company that drives innovation, so we’re committed to the next generation of original thinkers, wherever you are in the world. You’ll work on major projects with excellent mentoring and learning support. Great team spirit and collaboration defines our culture, and guided by our transformative leadership, we’re always improving our workplace for all.
What's it like?
## Hear from our graduates
"I like that we are encouraged to be innovative when it comes to finding a solution and that there are options to develop areas we are interested in."
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Jack Reynolds, Engineer, Aberdeen
"The Kent global graduate event was a really great opportunity to form connections and to share and collaborate on ideas for the future of Kent."
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Julia Deladiennèe, Structural Engineer, London
"I've been able to develop my knowledge in the energy transition space and gain a greater understanding of tech for decarbonisation."
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Molly Gunn, Civil Engineer, Ediburgh
"Kent has provided me with holistic training programs. I always feel a sense of belonging and inclusion and I feel like I am an important part of the team.”
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Kamalkishor Joshi, Graduate Engineer, India
"It is great to work for a company who practice what they preach in helping to deliver the energy transition in a responsible and practical way."
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Lewis Johnston, Process Engineer, Aberdeen
"Although I love the technical challenges, there is also a great work culture and a lot of social events to get involved in!"
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Kerrin Graham, Process Engineer, Aberdeen
"My knowledge of the industry has grown over the last few years as I've been able to work within a culture that promotes learning and growth."
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Aryamaan Malik, Graduate Engineer, Australia
Process Engineer
## Caleb McCarthy
Graduates like Caleb joined Kent straight from university, looking for a place to make a difference. Through a clear and structured pathway, dedicated mentoring, and access to technical training, he became a valued member of the team from the outset. Over three years, he worked on global projects, travelled both domestically and internationally, took on leadership roles within the graduate community, and built the confidence and skills needed for a purposeful career ahead.
Technical Safety Engineer
## Nasim Sedaghat
For Nasim, who joined Kent after completing a PhD in mechanical engineering, the programme quickly moved from learning to ownership. By her second year, she was applying her technical foundation to real project challenges, contributing in design reviews, and seeing her ideas reflected in final solutions. Alongside project work, Kent’s commitment to development stood out through Chartership support, continuous learning opportunities, and the chance to mentor newer graduates.
Mechanical Engineer
## William McLean
William’s experience highlights the breadth of exposure the programme offers. Over three years, he moved from office-based design work to on-site delivery on a major future fuels project. Seeing the difference between how systems are designed and how they are built gave him a deeper understanding of engineering in practice and helped shape his long-term career direction.
Join the future
## Our Graduate Roles
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UK Graduate Roles
Our graduate positions in the UK are now open](https://kentplc.com/careers?keywords=&category=&country=United+Kingdom#careers-517346)
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Australia Graduate Roles
Our graduate positions in Australia are now open](https://kentplc.com/careers?keywords=graduate&category=&country=Australia#careers-517346)
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India Graduate Roles
Applications are currently closed. Check back here soon for our 2027 openings.
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Colombia Graduate Roles
Applications are currently closed. Check back here soon for our 2027 openings.
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UAE Graduate Roles
Applications are currently closed. Check back here soon for our 2027 openings.
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Canada Graduate Roles
Applications are currently closed. Check back here soon for our 2027 openings.
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Inclusion & Belonging
## Be yourself. We like it that way.
Our people are not only important to our success at Kent, they are our success. And we’re building our business with Inclusion and Belonging at the core. We want to get this right for everyone within our walls and within our community.
How uninspiring would it be if we employed people who all fitted into a cookie-cutter profile? So, from the leadership team down, we strive for a diverse and inclusive work environment where co-workers feel valued and recognised for their uniqueness and where inclusiveness is a reflex, not an initiative. Our aim is for Kent to be a place where people can thrive just being themselves. Where there is a common sense of belonging that transcends any role, business unit, language or country. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds create a stronger and more creative work environment that delivers better results.
[Inclusion & Belonging at Kent](https://kentplc.com/sustainability/principles/inclusion-belonging-at-kent)
## Internship Policy
Internship Policy
The Kent Internship Policy is a global initiative to attract high potential interns into our business. It was created not only to identify and attract a future wave of talent, but also to support our local communities and give back to our interns’ educational institutions.
An internship at Kent, is designed to be enriching for both students and the company in several ways:
- Internships give students the opportunity to gain valuable work experience in the energy industry and make connections in professional fields they’re considering as a career path.
- As an internship program requires an investment on behalf of both parties, the return on that investment for the company is developing the next generation of talent.
- It enables the student to be the best they can be. An internship provides the student with a broad base of valuable early work experience in line with their university studies.
- An internship program prepares and introduces students to Kent culture and values so when they graduate, they may be considered to apply for the Graduate Programme or other fulltime open opportunities.
Our commitment to internships
Kent commits to a meaningful and purposeful internship experience by:
- Ensuring the internship will include challenging projects that have the potential to make positive contributions and impact on the business.
- Providing projects that compliment academic programs and/or career interests.
- Giving broad exposure and introduction to the organization and industry.
- Providing regular supervision, coaching, and mentoring.
- Enabling the intern to establish a professional network.
- Engaging with the education establishment to get agreement of the work plan/assignment with the academic supervisor.