Industry Placements

Register your interest in this programme

We offer paid industry placements lasting up to one year. These opportunities could see you either working on a specific project or working across multiple teams.

Duration

12 Months

Salary

Approx. £25,301 (pro rata)

Location

UK wide

When do applications open?

Applications for our 2026 programmes open on 5 January 2026. We’ll share more details soon – so mark your calendar and get ready to take the next step in your career with us. If you have any questions, we’re here to help. Contact us at [email protected].

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Hear Lily’s story about gaining real-world experience
and making an impact.

Make an impact with an Industry Placement

Our 12-month paid industry placements usually start in late summer or early autumn.

Depending on the opportunities available, roles will be grouped by subject area and/or location.

We’ve previously recruited for placements in:

Environment and Science
Business and Communications
Process and Chemical Engineering
Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, and MEICA (Instrumentation, Control and Automation) Engineering

These placements are designed to give you practical experience, build your skills, and help you make a real impact while shaping your future career.

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To join our Industry Placement Programme, you’ll need to meet these requirements

1. Right to Work

You’re a UK, Commonwealth, or EEA (European Economic Area) national

You have the legal right to work in the UK

2. Education

You’re currently in your second year of an undergraduate degree or You’ve graduated within the last 12 months

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Meet Nathalie – Business & Communications Industry Placement

“The Environment Agency gives you the opportunity to continuously grow whilst contributing to work that truly matters.“

Meet Anthony– Process & Chemical Engineering Industry Placement

“This placement is like no other, it’s a very welcoming community with everyone wanting you to succeed. And the diverse range of opportunities and people available to work with offers learning experiences incredibly unique to this placement.“

What to expect from the application process

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

Online Application

Tell us about your skills, motivations, and why you’re excited to join the programme.
Behavioural-Based Assessment (BBA)

Delivered by Arctic Shores, this interactive assessment uses game-style tasks to measure your natural, work-relevant behaviours. It’s a fair and engaging way to show us how you think and work – no trick questions, just real insight.
Shortlisting

We’ll review your application and BBA results to make sure you meet the educational requirements. Shortlisting is based on the strength of your responses and your assessment score.
Interview

If you’re shortlisted, you’ll be invited to one virtual interview – your chance to shine and tell us more about yourself.

What is a Behavioural-Based
Assessment (BBA)?

Unlike traditional tests, the BBA doesn’t ask how you think you’d behave – it lets you show us.

Through engaging, neuroscience-based tasks, it looks at traits like:

How you plan and manage your workload
How you complete tasks and track progress
How you adapt and build relationships

These behaviours reflect the qualities we value most at the Environment Agency. It’s a fairer, more objective way to understand your potential – especially for early career roles where CVs don’t always tell the full story.

Want to prepare? Check out these Arctic Shores resources:

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