International and diverse but too top heavy - Business Development Manager Shell Employee Review

3.0
26 Feb 2017
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

international focus, work in new energies through to gas or refining or trading

Cons

bureaucratic, slow decision making, emphasis on how people perceive you rather than what you deliver, little link between performance and remuneration

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Pros

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Cons

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4.0
3 June 2026
Recommend
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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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