Process and Chemical Engineering Industry Placement

Process and Chemical Engineering Industry Placement 2026 - 32745

Overview
At the Environment Agency, we’re looking for passionate individuals to help tackle some of the biggest environmental challenges. 12‑month industry placements start in September and offer hands‑on experience while building skills that matter. You’ll work with our Regulated Industry teams, supporting UK businesses to reduce environmental impacts 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

• 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

We value curiosity, flexibility, and determination. Experience doesn’t have to come from paid work alone – volunteering, sports teams, or social clubs all count.

• Apply online – Tell us about your skills, motivations, and why you’re excited to join
• Behaviour‑Based Assessment (BBA) – an interactive, game‑style assessment measuring natural behaviours and potential
• 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. After you submit your application, you will be sent a link to an online assessment platform. Please contact eacareerent if you require any reasonable adjustments.

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

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

• Applications close: 15 February 2026
• Interviews:
  March 2026
• Offers:
  May 2026

Join our information call on 28 January 2026 at 12 PM to learn more and hear from current career entrants. Email eacareerent for queries.

• Entry level

• Full‑time

• Management and Manufacturing

We are committed to building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies, including job shares.

This placement is guaranteed an interview for applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the post.

We are fully committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. If you are applying from the Civil Service, please note that the Environment Agency is not part of the HM Civil Service and you would not be eligible for continuous service.