Process and Chemical Engineering Industry Placement 2026 – 32745
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 with the Environment Agency.
Shape Your Future with an Industry Placement
Want to make a real difference for people and the environment? At the Environment Agency, we look for passionate individuals to help tackle some of the biggest environmental challenges. You’ll work with our Regulated Industry teams, supporting UK businesses to reduce environmental impacts and improve process safety across industries such as chemicals, refineries, and metals.
Responsibilities (During Your Placement)
* 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
* Apply online – Tell us about your skills, motivations, and why you’re excited to join.
* Behaviour‑based assessment (BBA) – An interactive assessment measuring natural behaviours and potential.
* Shortlisting – Your application and assessment results will be reviewed.
* Interview – If shortlisted, you’ll be invited to a virtual interview.
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
Eligibility Criteria
* UK, Commonwealth, or EEA national with the right to work in the UK.
* Must be enrolled in an undergraduate degree, or an integrated master’s program, and be in their penultimate year of study or have graduated within the last year (from June 2025 onwards).
Benefits & Support
* 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.
Important Dates
Applications close on 15 February 2026; interviews in March; offers by May.
Contact
Email eacareerentry@environment-agency.gov.uk for queries.
Artificial Intelligence Guidance
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. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. The Environment Agency, as a non‑departmental public body, subscribes to the candidate guidance on the use of artificial intelligence found on the Civil Service Careers website. Please review for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.
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