Process and Chemical Engineering Industry Placement 2026 - 32745
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From day one, you'll have a mentor, office buddy, and a welcome event packed with learning and networking. You'll also join the EA’s Chemical Engineering group, which focuses on your professional development and provides peer support to boost your technical knowledge and career prospects.
Application Process
* Apply Online – Tell us about your skills, motivations, and why you’re excited to join
* Behaviour‑Based Assessment (BBA) – Interactive, game‑style assessment measuring natural behaviours and potential. Practice options available
* Shortlisting – Review of your application and assessment results
* Interview – If shortlisted, you will be invited to a virtual interview
More details, support for neurodiverse candidates, and what to expect from the assessment are in the Candidate Pack attached. Volunteering, sports teams, or social clubs also count as experience.
After you submit your application, you will receive a link to Arctic Shores for an online assessment. Contact eacareerentry@environment-agency.gov.uk for reasonable adjustments.
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 tackle the biggest environmental challenges. Our 12‑month placements, starting in September, give hands‑on experience while building essential skills and opening career pathways.
You will work with our Regulated Industry teams, supporting UK businesses to reduce environmental impacts and improve process safety. 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
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. Skills that will help you succeed include:
* Team working
* Confidence with data
* Problem‑solving
* Engineering knowledge
* Health and safety awareness
Experience doesn’t need to come from paid work alone; volunteering, sports teams, or social clubs are also valued.
Eligibility Criteria
* You must be a UK, Commonwealth, or EEA national with the right to work in the UK.
* You must be enrolled in an undergraduate degree, or an integrated master’s program, in your 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 Deadline
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.
Who We Are
We inspire the people we work with to help the country thrive through the challenges of a changing climate. We aim to keep people safe and protect natural spaces, wildlife, and our future. We are committed to building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve, providing opportunities to pursue many career paths while developing complementary skills.
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