Process and Chemical Engineering Industry Placement 2026 - 32745
Process and Chemical Engineering Industry Placement 2026 - 32745 at Environment Agency
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Supporting You
From day one you will have a mentor and office buddy to help you thrive. You will join a career entrant community and a welcome event packed with learning and networking. You will have the chance to join the EA's Chemical Engineering group, which focuses on your professional development, providing peer support to boost your technical knowledge and career prospects.
Application Process
* Apply Online – Tell us about your skills, motivations, and why you are excited to join.
* Behaviour-Based Assessment (BBA) – Complete an interactive, game‑style assessment measuring natural behaviours and potential.
* Shortlisting – We will review your application and assessment results.
* Interview – If shortlisted, you will be invited to one virtual interview.
Further details, including support for neurodiverse candidates and what to expect from the assessment, are in the Candidate Pack attached.
Job Description
Shape your future with an industry placement. Our 12‑month placements, starting in September, offer hands‑on experience while building skills that matter. You will work with the Regulated Industry teams, supporting UK businesses to reduce environmental impacts and improve process safety. From chemicals and refineries to metals, you will see how we regulate industry to protect people and the planet.
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. You should 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 does not have to come from paid work alone. Volunteering, sports teams, or social clubs all count.
Eligibility 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, an integrated master’s programme, or you have graduated within the last year (from June 2025 onwards).
Benefits
* Pension – Around 19% contribution to a career‑average scheme invested in ethical, renewable energy businesses.
* Leave – 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, for work‑life balance.
* Flexibility – Full‑time role with hybrid options, flexible hours, and time back for overtime.
Duration
Up to 52 weeks.
Additional Information
The placement offers hands‑on experience to complement your studies and professional growth. You will rotate through three areas: Permitting, Local Operations, and Environment & Business. From reviewing permit applications to supporting regulatory officers and delivering a technical project, you will see the direct impact of our work and how we help industry operate sustainably – balancing environmental protection with economic benefit.
We are committed to building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies, including job share. We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability who are seeking employment.
How to Apply
Applications close on 15 February 2026; interviews in March; offers by May. Apply early and make an impact! Join our information call on 28 January 2026 at 12 PM to learn more and hear from current career entrants.
Email eacareerentry@environment-agency.gov.uk for queries.
Who We Are
We are inspiring the people we work with to help the country survive and thrive through the challenges of a changing climate. We want to keep people safe and protect the things that matter to us all – our natural spaces, our wildlife and our future. We are committed to making our organisation as diverse as the environment and representing the communities we serve.
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