Process and Chemical Engineering Industry Placement 2026 - 32745
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Support you can count on: From day one, you'll have a mentor, office buddy, and a career entrant community. You'll also join a welcome event packed with learning and networking. Additionally, you'll 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.
Job Description
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
Experience / Skills Required
* Team working
* Confidence with data
* Problem‑solving
* Engineering knowledge
* Health and safety awareness
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 should be studying (or have studied) a Chemical or Process Engineering degree accredited by IChemE.
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
* 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.
Application Process
* 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.
* Shortlisting – We’ll review your application and assessment results.
* Interview – If shortlisted, you’ll be invited to a virtual interview.
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. Please find joining details in the Additional Candidate Pack.
Email eacareerentry@environment-agency.gov.uk for queries.
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