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After four years in the reserves, Duncan was commissioned into the regular army as a Royal Engineer, where he served for a further 16 years. He is a Chartered Mechanical Engineer and his role in the Army was to manage construction projects across the battlefield. When he decided to leave the military in 2007, he had been based overseas which presented him with a unique problem – he didn’t have a set place to relocate in the UK nor did he have a job to steer him in choosing a location. While this is an unlikely problem in the civilian world this can be quite common for those exiting the armed forces. He had this to share about his resettlement experience -
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12/20/2024
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Transitioning from a military career to civilian life can be a daunting prospect, but at AtkinsRéalis, veterans and reservists are met with tailored support and opportunities to thrive. Stuart
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12/20/2024
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12/19/2024
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Hinkley Point C (HPC) is the first nuclear power station to be constructed in the UK since the 1990s, marking a pivotal moment for energy and sustainability. As the largest infrastructure pro
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12/19/2024
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AtkinsRéalis is proud to play a pivotal role in the Havant Thicket Reservoir, an innovative and environmentally focused project in Hampshire. Commissioned to design the reservoir and secure pl
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12/18/2024
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Discover how to grow your career by building on your skills and interests at AtkinsRéalis. "Over the past decade, I've worked across various innovation and transformation roles, often being boxe
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12/16/2024
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The Design and Advanced Technology (D&AT) team is a rich mix of professionals working across aviation, energy, water, defence, and transport—tackling everything from wastewater treatment works
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12/12/2024
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An engineering consultancy with career development support in India My journey at AtkinsRéalis Hi, I'm Sarang, a graduate engineer at AtkinsRealis. I've been there for two years, and I've been
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12/11/2024
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I'm David, the Operations Director for AtkinsRéalis' Strategic Highways projects in the UK. In Part One of my blog series , I shared my experiences building an inclusive culture at AtkinsRéalis o
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12/09/2024
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Explore Kevin’s day-to-day as a bridge and engineering structure inspector at AtkinsRéalis. Learn about his journey, his milestone projects and the importance of collaboration and diversity in ci
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12/09/2024
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Canada’s nuclear industry is growing at pace. Its nuclear workforce has grown by 17% in the last five years, opening the doors for a wide variety of roles and opportunities. As the nation looks
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