Process and Chemical Engineering Industry Placement 2026 - 32745

Job description

Process and Chemical Engineering Industry Placement 2026 – 32745Position offered by the Environment Agency.

About the Role12‐month industry placements starting in September, providing hands‐on experience in process‐industry regulation while supporting UK businesses to reduce environmental impact and improve process safety.

Key Responsibilities

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

What We're Looking ForWe're looking for someone with a genuine interest in the environment and a passion for creating a better future, who is studying or has 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 right to work in the UK.

Enrolled in an undergraduate or integrated master's programme (penultimate year) or graduated within the last year (from June 2025).

Benefits and Working Conditions

Full‐time role with hybrid options and flexible hours.

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.

Pension: approximately 19% contribution to a career‐average scheme.

Support for neurodiverse and disabled candidates.

Application ProcessWe've simplified the process to highlight your potential.

Apply Online – Submit your skills and motivations.

Behaviour‐Based Assessment – Interactive game‐style assessment measuring natural behaviours and potential.

Shortlisting – Review of application and assessment results.

Interview – One virtual interview if shortlisted.

Application deadline: 15 February 2026. Interviews in March; offers by May.

Queries: eacareerentry@environment-agency.gov.uk

EEO StatementWe are an Equal Opportunities Employer and support a diverse workforce. All applicants will receive an equal chance of selection under the Guaranteed Interview Policy for those with a disability.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Blandford Forum

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

30-03-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English