University Placement Programme 2026

Description

If you want work experience that really counts, consider a placement with Phillips 66!

We are now looking for students to join us for a one-year industrial placement, starting in summer 2026 at our London office. As an undergraduate placement student your work will play a key role in helping us make the decisions that maximise our value for employees, shareholders and customers; assess the health of our business; and drive improved performance.

The placement programme is our starting point to identify and cultivate talented, passionate people and build a workforce that can propel us and more importantly you into an extraordinary future when you graduate.

Placement Student Positions for 2026

Roles available include:

• Renewable Fuels Data Analyst: Working as part of the Commercial Renewables team, the role will predominantly provide systems support to our sustainability and compliance, origination and operations functions as we continue to grow our low carbon fuels offering.
• Market Analysis Infrastructure Analyst: This role is pivotal in supporting our overall market analysis efforts, with a primary focus on maintaining and updating our Refinery Maintenance data. The individual will be responsible for monitoring third-party data from IIR, ENT, Genscape, and the PSX trade community. Additionally, this position will ensure the consistency of information across various commodities, including crude, gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, heavy products, and others. In addition, this position will support ad hoc requests from Commercial Senior Management, Commercial groups, Chief Economist, and Investor Relations. 
• HR Coordinator: The HR Placement Student will support the UK HR function across the employee lifecycle by assisting with the execution of recruiting and sourcing of quality candidates for the London Office and serving as a key HR customer service contact for all site employees. 

What we are looking for in a placement student:

• The legal right to live and work in the UK on permanent basis without restrictions, or the role you are applying for meets the criteria for employer sponsorship. 
• A student who has the option to undertake a placement year as part of their degree, has completed at least their 2nd year of a relevant degree and is on course to achieve a minimum grade of 2:1.
• Competent IT knowledge and experience using Microsoft applications.
• A pro-active self-starter, with confidence to utilise initiative.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills. 
• Someone who is highly motivated with a drive and energy to lead and influence change.
• A good team player who can work with and influence others with a real flair for problem-solving.
• Someone who can prioritise effectively and manage conflicting priorities.
• Most importantly, you have a passion and excitement for the energy industry.

What Phillips 66 can offer you

• The chance to gain real-world experience and find out how to successfully contribute to important and challenging projects that accelerate your learning and development
• Ability to work with and shadow experienced employees
• Access to company-provided training
• A daily meal allowance when working in the office
• A subsidised gym membership
• A salary which is benchmarked to ensure market competitiveness.

Inclusion and Diversity

At Phillips 66 Limited, we truly believe that diversity of experience is a source of innovation and creativity that will deepen critical thinking, propel the organisation forward, and enable our people to thrive.   

Our vision is to promote an inclusive workspace that enables our diverse talents to innovate, create value and deliver superior performance, where everyone feels support in bringing forward their unique skill and perspectives to help us reach our business goals.   

We lead with inclusion because in its absence, diversity cannot thrive. We promote inclusive environments free of biases and where all employees feel valued, respected and supported.

We enhance diversity in our workplace by ensuring our workforce is reflective of the communities in which we live and operate. We focus on leveraging diversity of thought and the principles of equality for all.