Process and Chemical Engineering Industry Placement

Process and Chemical Engineering Industry Placement 2026 - 32745

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From day one, you'll have a mentor, office buddy, to help you thrive. You'll join a career entrant community and a welcome event packed with learning and networking. You'll have the chance to join the EA's Chemical Engineering group, which focuses on your professional development, providing peer support to boost your technical knowledge and career prospects.

• Tell us about your skills, motivations, and why you're excited to join (Apply Online).
• Behaviour-Based Assessment (BBA) – complete an interactive, game-style assessment measuring natural behaviours and potential (Practice options available).
• Shortlisting – we'll review your application and assessment results.
• Interview – if shortlisted, you'll be invited to one virtual interview.
• More details, including support for neurodiverse candidates and what to expect from the assessment, are in the Candidate Pack attached.
• Experience doesn't have to come from paid work alone. Volunteering, sports teams, or social clubs all count.
• After you have submitted your application, you will be sent a link to access a site called Arctic Shores that will take you to an online assessment for you to complete.
• If you require reasonable adjustments, please contact eacareerent

Want to make a real difference for people and the environment? At the Environment Agency, we're looking for passionate individuals to help tackle some of the biggest environmental challenges. Our 12‑month industry placements, starting in September, offer hands‑on experience while building skills that matter. This is more than a placement, it's an opportunity to learn, grow, and explore career pathways that could lead to your next big step.

You will work with our Regulated Industry teams, supporting UK businesses to reduce environmental impacts and improve process safety. From chemicals and refineries to metals, you'll see how we regulate industry to protect people and the planet.

During your placement you will gain experience in:

• Data management and analysis
• Environmental regulation and compliance
• Evaluating environmental impact
• Carbon reduction and industrial transition
• Developing environmental standards
• Incident management and enforcement
• Partnership working and public engagement

Our placement offers hands‑on experience to complement your studies and professional growth. You'll rotate through three areas:
Permitting, Local Operations, and Environment & Business. From reviewing permit applications to supporting regulatory officers and delivering a technical project, you'll see the direct impact of our work and how we help industry operate sustainably – balancing environmental protection with economic benefit.

We're looking for someone with a genuine interest in the environment and a passion for creating a better place for people and wildlife. You'll bring curiosity, flexibility, and determination to make positive change happen.

You should be studying (or have studied) a Chemical or Process Engineering degree accredited by IChemE
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Skills that will help you succeed include:

• Team working
• Confidence with data
• Problem‑solving
• Engineering knowledge
• Health and safety awareness

Experience doesn't have to come from paid work alone. Volunteering, sports teams, or social clubs all count.

We're committed to building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. You'll receive full training, equipment, and support during induction, plus a generous benefits package:

• Pension: Around 19%…