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 & Chemical Engineering Industry Placement for 2026. The 12‑month placement starts in September 2026 and offers hands‑on experience working with UK regulated industry teams that reduce environmental impacts and improve process safety.

Support you can count on

From day one you will have a mentor, office buddy, and access to the EA’s Chemical Engineering group – a community focused on professional development and peer support. You will also take part in a welcome event packed with learning and networking.

Application Process

• Apply Online – Tell us about your skills, motivations, and why you are excited to join.
• Behaviour Based Assessment (BBA) – An interactive, game‑style assessment measuring natural behaviours and potential.
• Shortlisting – We review your application and assessment results.
• Interview – Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a virtual interview.

More details, including support for neuro‑diverse candidates and expected assessment steps, are available in the Candidate Pack attached.

Job Description – Responsibilities

During your placement you will gain experience in:

• 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

We are looking for someone with a genuine interest in the environment and a passion for creating a better place for people and wildlife. Applicants should bring curiosity, flexibility and determination to make positive change happen.

Academic background: 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 doesn’t have to come from paid work alone – volunteering, sports teams or social clubs all count.

Eligibility Criteria

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

Benefits

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

Key Dates

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

Join our information call on 28 January 2026 at 12 PM to learn more. Please find joining details in the Additional Candidate Pack.

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Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Any plagiarism or inappropriate use may result in withdrawal of the application.

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