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I'm Chukwume, a Graduate Data Scientist on the Data Intelligence team at AtkinsRéalis in the UK. I studied Civil Engineering as an undergrad but later pursued a master's in Applied Computational S

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The journey to becoming a qualified electrical engineer is exciting and rewarding. You can go down many different avenues to get your foot in the door of this career path. Today, we’ll focus on d

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If you’ve been searching for the next step in your career, you might not have considered a role in health and safety. If you’re still unsure of your next move after university, we’re here to expl

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Hello from AtkinsRéalis in Bristol, UK. My name is Sophia. I'm a Data Technician Apprentice on the Nuclear, Ops and Commercial team and a Lava Lab Technician. Ever since I can remember, I've alway

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Hi, I'm Tom, a Chartered Building Surveyor based in the Manchester office. I conduct condition and defect surveys and manage and design various construction projects. I've been at AtkinsRéalis fo

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I'm Omaya, a Project Engineer at AtkinsRéalis. If you love STEM and want to start an engineering career—you've come to the right place. I'm here to answer the most frequently asked questions abou

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I'm Ikechukwu, a mechanical engineer at AtkinsRéalis in the UK. I recently finished the graduate scheme and now work within the HVAC sector in the Building Services team. HVAC stands for Heating,

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Hello! I'm Rowen, a first-year apprentice rail signaling testing engineer. I started my career journey as a 16-year-old studying for A-levels while working overtime at a fast-food chain. Tired an

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If you’ve been thinking about how to stand out in your degree while gaining some hands-on knowledge and experience in the building or quantity surveying profession, then a placement might be jus

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I'm Matt, an Associate Director in the Project and Programme Services team at AtkinsRéalis. My Career Journey started in 2013 at the age of 19. I had finished college and had three options: keep

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Hello, I'm Alex, an assistant building surveyor in the Project and Programme Services team here in London. I help clients manage their assets by conducting condition surveys, advising on necessar

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With the construction market growing across certain sectors, it makes 2025 and beyond an excellent time to kickstart your Building Surveyor career. At AtkinsRéalis, we offer the perfect environme

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With an AtkinsRéalis apprenticeship, you’re in great company - our apprentices always have the opportunity to be part of a wide variety of projects that can leave a lasting legacy on the world ar

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You might find yourself wondering “Are placements and internships the same in the UK?” and that’s what we’re here to answer in this blog along with giving some extra insight. While both options c

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Engineering, design, and project management are exciting areas to work in. Whether you work in an engineering, technical, or a non-engineering role, they are sectors that offer an enormous bread

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Hi, my name's Tom. I've recently finished studying engineering, maths and biology at college and I am one of the new advanced apprentices at AtkinsRéalis. Growing up, my favorite pastimes were Le

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Welcome to the first installment of our Future Leaders Series for 2024, where we hear from two standout talents, engineering graduates Rhys and Ellie. They tell us about their life inside AtkinsR

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It’s a really exciting time to join our Nuclear & Power team on our Nuclear Safety Graduate Scheme. Our team works collaboratively across all of our market areas which are aligned with our key cl

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Do you want to join a team that asks questions and dares to see things differently while engineering a better future for our planet and its people? If the answer is yes, keep reading. Graduate

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Hi, I'm Yuxiang, a Graduate Civil Engineer at AtkinsRéalis. After an inspiring summer placement with the organization (and after my graduation) I joined the highways team in Epsom. The Graduate De

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If you’ve been weighing up where to take your graduate scheme or the best places to start an apprenticeship, have you considered living in Bristol? As a proudly multicultural university city, the

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Hi, I'm Chris, a degree apprentice on the Nuclear & Power team at AtkinsRéalis. My passions are in sustainability and mechanical engineering. I'm currently working on some of the most impactful p

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As the globe becomes more eco-conscious, many people are looking for careers in sustainability-focused companies. In Spring 2024, 80% of people surveyed by the UK government said they were very or fa

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Hi, I'm Jasmine, a Graduate Project Manager in the Project & Programme Services team at AtkinsRéalis. I graduated from Loughborough University in 2023 with an Integrated Masters in Product Design

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It can be stressful to know when to start planning and prepping for your graduate scheme application. There’s a lot of uncertainty when it comes to online research surrounding the question “When s

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It’s only natural when you’re either in school or university to be thinking ahead about what your future career has in store for you. After all, your educational choices can help shape what’s immedi

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Hello! I'm Oscar, an AtkinsRéalis apprentice heading into my third year on the Apprentice Consultant Development Programme (ACDP). I help our clients manage projects, programmes, and portfolios,

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Hello! My name is Matilda, and I'm based in the AtkinsRéalis Bristol office. I joined AtkinsRéalis last September, straight after my A-Level studies, and I'm now in my first year of the Project M

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When you think of the construction industry, what word springs to mind? Innovation? Resilient perhaps? Despite facing economic challenges, the market perseveres, offering a promising landscape for as

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Unprecedented global events have caused delays and constraints on the construction of infrastructure projects worldwide.  However, by being agile, managing expectations, and identifying viable soluti

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So, you’re looking into AtkinsRéalis early careers opportunities, are you?  You might have come across a graduate scheme, placement, or apprenticeship and you’re keen to apply, but what happens if yo

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Hi, I'm Lesley, an Assistant Nuclear Safety & Reliability Engineer in the Nuclear Safety and Licensing team at Power New Build, Nuclear & Power. I joined AtkinsRéalis in 2022 on the graduate sch

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Apprenticeships are a popular route into a plethora of disciplines, including engineering.  In the 2022/23 academic year, 752,150 people were participating in an apprenticeship in England alone, com

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In the Engineering a Net Zero Energy System report, the Institution of Mechanical Engineering declared that ‘Net Zero is arguably the largest engineering project undertaken by humankind.’ A career i

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Placements are a pretty popular option for students who are thinking about their future career path. They may be an essential part of your degree or entirely optional and they usually happen between

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Imagine blending science, creativity, and problem-solving and you’ve got yourself the role of a Ground Engineer. This profession goes beyond technical excellence - your work is the very fabric of

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With over 800,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students leaving university every year in the UK alone, it’s easy to see why the market for graduate schemes is a competitive one.  With how compe

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Amidst the rising call for energy-efficient solutions and the transformative force of artificial intelligence (AI), electrical engineers spark the circuit of innovation. With a deep-rooted passion f

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Let’s be honest - it can be hard deciding on what to do after university.  If you’re in the process of thinking about your next steps, you might end up thinking ‘Is it worth doing a graduate sche