Process and Chemical Engineering Industry Placement

Position: Process and Chemical Engineering Industry Placement 2026 - 32745

Process and Chemical Engineering Industry Placement 2026 - 32745

Our 12-month industry placements start in September and offer hands-on experience to build skills that matter. This is an opportunity to learn, grow, and explore career pathways in environment and regulatory work.

Overview

At the Environment Agency, we regulate process industries across England under Environmental Permitting and COMAH Regulations. You will rotate through three areas:
Permitting, Local Operations, and Environment & Business. You will review permit applications, support regulatory officers, and deliver a technical project to show the impact of our work in balancing environmental protection with economic benefit.

Responsibilities

• Work with Regulated Industry teams to support environmental regulation and compliance.
• Contribute to data management and analysis to evaluate environmental impact and opportunities for carbon reduction and industrial transition.
• Develop and apply environmental standards; assist in incident management and enforcement where applicable.
• Engage in partnership working and public engagement to support regulatory outcomes.
• Support documentation and continuous improvement in processes and safety practices.

Experience/skills Required

We are looking for someone with a genuine interest in the environment and a passion for creating a better place for people and wildlife. 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 can come from volunteering, sports teams, or social clubs in addition to paid work.

Eligibility criteria

• Your status as a UK, Commonwealth, or EEA national with the right to work in the UK.
• Enrollment in an undergraduate degree, or integrated master’s program, in the penultimate year, or having graduated within the last year (from June 2025 onwards).

Application Process

• Apply Online – tell us about your skills and motivations.
• Behaviour-Based Assessment (BBA) – interactive game-style assessment; practice options available.
• Shortlisting – we review your application and assessment results.
• Interview – if shortlisted, you’ll be invited to a virtual interview.
• Candidate Pack – more details including support for neurodiverse candidates.

Support and Development

From day one, you’ll have a mentor and an office buddy. You’ll join a career entrant community and a welcome event packed with learning and networking. You’ll also have the chance to join the EA’s Chemical Engineering group, which focuses on professional development and peer support.

Benefits and Length

• 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.

Contact and Additional Information

Ready to shape your future? Applications close on 15 February 2026; interviews in March; offers by May. For queries, email eacareerent There is also an information call on 28 January 2026 at 12 PM.

Who We Are

We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce reflecting the communities we serve. We encourage flexible working patterns and have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support applicants with disabilities.

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