Process and Chemical Engineering Industry Placement 2026 - 32745

Environment Agency; Cramlington; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Around 19% pension contribution

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Flexible hours and time back for overtime

Job summary

A public environmental organization in the UK is offering a 12-month Process and Chemical Engineering Industry Placement. This position provides hands-on exposure to environmental regulation, working with teams to support businesses in minimizing environmental impacts. Ideal candidates are studying or have completed a Chemical or Process Engineering degree and are passionate about environmental sustainability. The role includes support for skill-building and a focus on team collaboration, with flexible working options available.

Qualifications

• Genuine interest in the environment and passion for creating a better place for people and wildlife.
• Enrolled in an undergraduate degree or integrated master’s programme, in their penultimate year, or graduated within the last year.

Responsibilities

• Support UK businesses to reduce environmental impacts and improve process safety.
• Gain experience in data management and analysis related to environmental regulation.

Skills

Team working

Confidence with data

Problem-solving

Engineering knowledge

Health and safety awareness

Education

Chemical or Process Engineering degree accredited by IChemE

Job description

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. A welcome event packed with learning and networking will help you thrive. You'll also have the chance to join the EA's Chemical Engineering group for professional development and peer support.

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. Practice options available.
• Shortlisting: We'll review your application and assessment results.
• Interview: If shortlisted, you'll be invited to a virtual interview.

More details, including support for neurodiverse candidates, are in the Candidate Pack attached. Experience doesn't have to come from paid work alone; volunteering, sports teams, or social clubs all count.

After submitting your application, you will be sent a link to access the Arctic Shores assessment site. If you require reasonable adjustments, contact [e-mail].

Shape Your Future with an Industry Placement

At the Environment Agency, we tackle some of the biggest environmental challenges. Our 12-month placements start in September and offer hands‑on experience while building skills that matter.

You will 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

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.

• Team working
• Confidence with data
• Problem-solving
• Engineering knowledge
• Health and safety awareness

Experience doesn’t have to come from paid work alone; volunteering, sports teams, or social clubs all count.

Eligibility criteria

• UK, Commonwealth, or EEA national with the right to work in the UK.
• Must be enrolled in an undergraduate degree or integrated master’s programme, 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.

Important dates

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.

Email [e-mail] for queries.

Who We Are

We inspire people to help the country survive and thrive through climate challenges. We keep people safe and protect natural spaces, wildlife, and our future.

Additional Information

The Environment Agency is a Non‑Departmental Public Body committed to diversity and inclusion. Flexible working patterns, guaranteed interview policy for disabled candidates, and support for neurodiverse candidates are available.