Process and Chemical Engineering Industry Placement 2026 - 32745

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

Benefits offered by this job

Pension with around 19% contribution

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Flexible hours and hybrid options

Job summary

A UK environmental organization is offering a 12-month industry placement in Process and Chemical Engineering, providing hands-on experience to support businesses in reducing their environmental impacts. Suitable candidates will be studying an accredited Chemical or Process Engineering degree. The role includes working with experienced teams on data management, compliance, and incident management in a hybrid work model. Benefits feature a strong pension contribution and generous annual leave.

Qualifications

• Studying or have studied a Chemical or Process Engineering degree accredited by IChemE.
• Experience from volunteering, sports teams or social clubs is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Support UK businesses to reduce environmental impacts and improve process safety.
• Work with Regulated Industry teams to understand how we regulate industry.
• Assess environmental impacts and develop standards.

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

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.

Overview

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.

Role and Responsibilities

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.

Key Experience You’ll Gain

• 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 and Skills Required

You should be studying (or have studied) a Chemical or Process Engineering degree accredited by IChemE. Experience can come from volunteering, sports teams or social clubs.

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

Eligibility Criteria

To join our Industry Placement you must meet all of the following:

• You are a UK, Commonwealth or EEA national with the right to work in the UK.
• You are enrolled in an undergraduate degree, an integrated master’s program, and are in the 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.
• Annual leave: 25 days plus bank holidays.
• Flexibility: Full‑time role with hybrid options, flexible hours, and time back for overtime.

Application Process

We’ve kept things simple so you can focus on showing your potential:

1. Apply online – Tell us about your skills, motivations, and why you’re excited to join.
2. Behaviour‑Based Assessment (BBA) – Complete an interactive, game‑style assessment measuring natural behaviours and potential. Practice options available.
3. Shortlisting – We’ll review your application and assessment results.
4. Interview – If shortlisted, you’ll be invited to a virtual interview.

More details, including support for neurodiverse candidates and the assessment expectations, are in the Candidate Pack attached.

Deadlines and Contact

Applications close on 15 February 2026; interviews in March; offers by May. Apply early and make an impact!

For queries email [e-mail].