Process and Chemical Engineering Industry Placement

Process and Chemical Engineering Industry Placement 2026 - 32745

Join to apply for the Process and Chemical Engineering Industry Placement 2026 - 32745 role at Environment Agency.

Applications close on 15 February 2026; interviews in March; offers by May.

We've kept things simple so you can focus on showing your potential.

• Apply online – Tell us about your skills, motivations, and why you are 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.

• Work with Regulated Industry teams, supporting UK businesses to reduce environmental impacts and improve process safety.
• Gain experience in data management and analysis.
• Learn about environmental regulation and compliance.
• Evaluate environmental impact of chemical and refineries, metals, etc.
• Support carbon reduction and industrial transition.
• Contribute to developing environmental standards.
• Assist with incident management and enforcement.
• Engage in partnership work and public engagement.

• Studying (or have studied) a Chemical or Process Engineering degree accredited by IChemE.
• Team working.
• Confidence with data.
• Problem‑solving.
• Engineering knowledge.
• Health and safety awareness.
• Curiosity, flexibility and determination to create positive change.

• UK, Commonwealth or EEA national with the right to work in the UK.
• Enrolled in an undergraduate degree or integrated master’s programme, penultimate year or graduated within last year (from June 2025 onwards).

• 19% pension contribution to a career‑average scheme invested in ethical, renewable energy businesses.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Full‑time role with hybrid options, flexible hours and time back for overtime.

Email eacareerent for queries.

Join our information call on 28 January 2026 at 12 PM.