Job Description
Shape Your Future with an Industry Placement
Want to make a real difference for people and the environment? At the Environment Agency, we’re looking for passionate individuals to help tackle some of the biggest environmental challenges.
Our 12-month industry placements, starting in September, offer hands‑on experience while building skills that matter. This is more than a placement, it’s an opportunity to learn, grow, and explore career pathways that could lead to your next big step.
You’ll work with our Regulated Industry teams, supporting UK businesses to reduce environmental impacts and improve process safety. From chemicals and refineries to metals, you’ll see how we regulate industry to protect people and the planet.
During your placement, you’ll 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
Application Process
We’ve kept things simple so you can focus on showing your potential:
* Apply Online – Tell us about your skills, motivations, and why you’re excited to join.
* Behaviour‑Based Assessment (BBA) – Complete an interactive, game‑style assessment measuring natural behaviours and potential. Practice options are available.
* Shortlisting – We’ll review your application and assessment results.
* Interview – If shortlisted, you’ll be invited to one virtual interview.
After you have submitted your application, you will be sent a link to access a site called Arctic Shores. This will take you to an online assessment for you to complete. The next steps will be explained, and you can take the test at a time convenient for you. If you think you may require any reasonable adjustments, please contact eacareerentry@environment-agency.gov.uk.
Experience / Skills Required
We’re looking for someone with a genuine interest in the environment and a passion for creating a better place for people and wildlife. You’ll bring curiosity, flexibility, and determination to make positive change happen.
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
* Criteria 1 – You’re a UK, Commonwealth, or EEA national and have the right to work in the UK.
* Criteria 2 – Must be enrolled in an undergraduate degree, or an integrated master’s program,
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