Process and Chemical Engineering Industry Placement

Overview

Process and Chemical Engineering Industry Placement 2026 - 32745 at Environment Agency. 12-month industry placements starting in September, offering hands-on experience and opportunities to build skills related to environmental regulation, process safety, and industry oversight. You will rotate through Permitting, Local Operations, and Environment & Business and contribute to projects that balance environmental protection with economic benefit.

• Support UK businesses to reduce environmental impacts and improve process safety across chemicals, refineries, metals, and related sectors.
• Data management and analysis; evaluating environmental impact; developing environmental standards.
• Incident management, enforcement, and partnership working with public engagement.
• Learn and contribute within the EA Chemical Engineering group, focusing on professional development and peer support.
• Assist with reviewing permit applications and supporting regulatory officers; deliver a technical project as part of placement rotation.

• Hands-on experience across Permitting, Local Operations, and Environment & Business.
• Exposure to environmental regulation and compliance activities; opportunities to learn about carbon reduction and industrial transition.
• Opportunity to develop technical knowledge, data skills, and career prospects within the Environment Agency.

• 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, and health and safety awareness.

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

• 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.

• Apply Online — tell us about your skills, motivations, and why you’re excited to join.
• Behaviour-based assessment (BBA) — interactive, game-style assessment; practice options available.
• Shortlisting — we will 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.

• Length of contract:
  Up to 52 weeks.
• Arctic Shores online assessment after you apply; reasonable adjustments available on request (eacareerent).
• Environmental Agency is a non-departmental public body sponsored by Defra. We welcome flexible working and have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support applicants with disabilities.

For queries, please contact eacareerent We are committed to an inclusive workforce and to providing training, equipment, and support during induction. We strive to reflect the communities we serve.