Process and Chemical Engineering Industry Placement

Position: Process and Chemical Engineering Industry Placement 2026 - 32745

Process and Chemical Engineering Industry Placement 2026 - 32745

Join the Environment Agency as a Process and Chemical Engineering Industry Placement for 2026. This 12‑month placement starts in September and offers hands‑on experience while building skills that matter.

About the role

You’ll work with our Regulated Industry teams to support UK businesses reduce environmental impacts and improve process safety. From chemicals and refineries to metals, you will see how the Environment Agency regulates industry to protect people and the planet.

What you’ll do

• 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

Experience & skills required

You should be 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

Experience does not have to come from paid work alone – volunteering, sports teams, or social clubs all count.

Eligibility criteria

• Be a UK, Commonwealth, or EEA national with the right to work in the UK.
• Must be enrolled in an undergraduate degree, an integrated master’s programme, be in the penultimate year of study, or have graduated within the last year (from June 2025 onwards).

Support you can count on

From day one you’ll have a mentor, office buddy and a community of new entrants. You will also be invited to a welcome event packed with learning and networking. Additionally, you can join the EA’s Chemical Engineering group for peer support and professional development.

Application Process

• 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.
• Short‑listing – we’ll review your application and assessment results.
• Interview – if shortlisted, you’ll be invited to a virtual interview.

The candidate pack includes details on neurodiverse support and assessment expectations. If you require reasonable adjustments, contact eacareerent

Benefits and Contract

• Contract length: up to 52 weeks.
• 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.

Application timeline

Applications close on 15 February 2026
; interviews in March; offers by May. Apply early to make an impact!

Information call: 28 January 2026 at 12 PM – join to learn more and hear from current entrants. Joining details are in the Additional Candidate Pack.

Contact

Have questions? Email eacareerent
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Use of Artificial Intelligence

Artificial intelligence can support your application, but all statements must be truthful and based on your own experience. Plagiarism may lead to withdrawal of applications and possible disciplinary action. Please review the Environment Agency’s guidance on AI use for further information.

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