Process and Chemical Engineering Industry Placement

Position: Process and Chemical Engineering Industry Placement 2026 - 32745

Overview

Process and Chemical Engineering Industry Placement 2026 - 32745 at Environment Agency. Join to apply for the Process and Chemical Engineering Industry Placement 2026 - 32745 role at Environment Agency. This placement offers hands-on experience during a 12-month period starting in September, with opportunities to learn, grow, and explore career pathways.

What you will do

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 will 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

Support and development

From day one, you’ll have a mentor and an 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 Environment Agency’s Chemical Engineering group, which focuses on your professional development, providing peer support to boost your technical knowledge and career prospects.

Application process

We’ve kept things simple so you can focus on showing your potential:

• Apply Online – Tell us about your skills, motivations, and why you’re excited to join
• 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 submit your application, you will be sent a link to access a site called Arctic Shores for online assessment. If you require reasonable adjustments, please contact eacareerent

Job description and opportunities

Shape Your Future with an Industry Placement. The Environment Agency is looking for passionate individuals to help tackle environmental challenges. This placement offers hands-on experience to complement studies and professional growth. You’ll rotate through three areas:
Permitting, Local Operations, and Environment & Business, with opportunities to review permit applications, support regulatory officers, and deliver a technical project.

Experience/skills required

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. 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.

Eligibility criteria

• Criteria 1 – You’re a UK, Commonwealth, or EEA national and have the right to work in the UK.
• Criteria 2 – You must be enrolled in an undergraduate degree or an integrated master’s program, and be in your penultimate year of study, or have graduated within the last year (from June 2025 onwards).

Contact and additional information

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% contribution to a career-average scheme invested in ethical, renewable energy businesses
• Leave: 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Flexibility: Full-time role with hybrid options, flexible hours, and time back for overtime

Applications close on 15 February 2026; interviews in March; offers by May. Apply early to make an impact. Information call on 28 January 2026 at 12 PM is available to learn more. Email eacareerent for queries.

Who We Are:

We are an inclusive organisation committed to diversity and serving the communities we help. We offer multiple career paths and encourage flexible working patterns, including job share. We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability.

Length of contract:
Up to 52 weeks.

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