Process and Chemical Engineering Industry Placement

Process and Chemical Engineering Industry Placement 2026

Join to apply for the Process and Chemical Engineering Industry Placement 2026 role at Environment Agency.

From day one you’ll have a mentor, office buddy and a career entrant community to help you thrive. You’ll attend a welcome event packed with learning and networking and have the chance to join the EA Chemical Engineering group for professional development.

• Apply online – tell us about your skills, motivations and why you’re excited to join.
• Behaviour-based assessment – complete an interactive game-style assessment measuring natural behaviours and potential.
• Shortlisting – we’ll review your application and assessment results.
• Interview – if shortlisted you will be invited to one virtual interview.

We’re looking for someone with a genuine interest in the environment and a passion for creating a better place. 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

To join our Industry Placement you need to meet all the following criteria:

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

Pension – 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 overtime support.

Applications close on 15 February 2026. Interviews will take place in March and offers will be made by May.

Email: eacareerent for queries.