not a place to start your career... better to end it here - Anonymous employee Shell Employee Review

2.0
Apr 10, 2015
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Relaxed atmosphere and central location in London is the only positive since the final salary pension was closed to new entrants and sports facilities at shell centre were greatly curtailed.

Cons

poorly managed old boys club. Rigid pay structure that forces employees to move on to increase their meagre salary means the there are few/ no subject matter experts in the areas that the company believes it excels in.

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5.0
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Pros

Shell is a wonderful company to work for. They truly support your continued development and many employees have been here for 20+ years. The work culture is one that provides a feeling of true psychological safety.

Cons

There are lots of meetings.

4.0
Jun 3, 2026
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Pros

Early career engineers are given significant ownership and exposure to complex operational challenges. Strong focus on safety, technical development, and collaboration across disciplines. Opportunities to work on high-impact projects, interact with senior leadership, and contribute to decisions affecting major assets and infrastructure.

Cons

Workloads can be demanding, and priorities can shift quickly based on operational needs. Decision-making processes can be slow due to organizational complexity, and geographic mobility may be necessary for certain career opportunities.

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