Process and Chemical Engineering Industry Placement

Process and Chemical Engineering Industry Placement 2026 – 32745

Position offered by the Environment Agency.

12‑month industry placements starting in September, providing hands‑on experience in process‑industry regulation while supporting UK businesses to reduce environmental impact and improve process safety.

• 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

We’re looking for someone with a genuine interest in the environment and a passion for creating a better future, who is studying or has studied a Chemical or Process Engineering degree accredited by IChemE.

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

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

• Full‑time role with hybrid options and flexible hours.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Pension: approximately 19% contribution to a career‑average scheme.
• Support for neurodiverse and disabled candidates.

We’ve simplified the process to highlight your potential.

• Apply Online – Submit your skills and motivations.
• Behaviour‑Based Assessment – Interactive game‑style assessment measuring natural behaviours and potential.
• Shortlisting – Review of application and assessment results.
• Interview – One virtual interview if shortlisted.

Final date to receive applications: 15 February 2026. Interviews in March; offers by May.

Queries: eacareerent

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer and support a diverse workforce. All applicants will receive an equal chance of selection under the Guaranteed Interview Policy for those with a disability.