Engineering your future: Exploring the AtkinsRéalis Hong Kong graduate program

Hong Kong is a city shaped by engineering and innovation. The recent budget and the Northern Metropolis Development Strategy highlights a real ongoing commitment to enhancing infrastructure and connectivity, with significant funds allocated to major construction projects. It’s an exciting time for engineering graduates in Hong Kong.

At AtkinsRéalis, we’re playing a central role in this development. With a long-standing presence in Hong Kong and Asia since 1964, our teams are delivering some of the city’s most critical engineering work. We’re also developing the talent to fuel these projects through impactful graduate programs in Hong Kong.

Here, we’ll take a closer look at the AtkinsRéalis Hong Kong graduate program and detail why it’s a great early careers opportunity for those looking to contribute to the city’s engineering landscape.

What the AtkinsRéalis Hong Kong graduate program looks like 

Our Hong Kong engineering graduate program offers a structured and supportive path into the professional world. It’s open to recent graduates in civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, or related disciplines, with a minimum GPA of 3 and DSE English Grade 3 or equivalent. 

From the outset, our Hong Kong engineering graduates get to experience life in our active project teams, working shoulder-to-shoulder with experts. This graduate program is all about gaining practical experience as much as it is about theoretical know-how. Here’s what to expect:

• Hands-on engineering work 
• Core technical development
• Participating in site visits to observe construction
• Mentorship from experienced engineers
• Training to build communication, decision-making and collaboration skills
• Applying academic foundations to real situations 

Career development for engineering graduates in Hong Kong 

One of the main benefits of the Hong Kong graduate engineering program is the opportunities it sets you up for. With a rapidly-growing construction market and a goal of hitting net zero by 2050, engineering roles are in high demand. 

The experiences on this program set our Hong Kong graduates up for an impactful and rewarding career. From your first week on the program, you’ll be engaged in practical work that supports our Hong Kong infrastructure delivery. Our graduates have contributed to:

• Components of the Three-Runway System at Hong Kong International Airport, one of the largest aviation infrastructure projects in the region
• Supporting elements of MTR expansions, such as the Tung Chung Line Extension
• Urban planning and engineering efforts that address Hong Kong’s acute land supply and housing demands

The Hong Kong engineering graduate program also supports your path toward professional accreditation. The program aligns with Hong Kong’s expectations for Chartered or Registered engineers, opening the door to even greater career opportunities down the line. 

Why AtkinsRéalis is a top destination for Hong Kong engineering graduates

If you’re looking to work on some of the most impactful and high-profile projects in Asia, AtkinsRéalis is the perfect place to start an engineering career in Hong Kong. We’re committed to engineering a better future for our planet and its people, and that sustainability-focus underpins everything our graduates do. The Hong Kong graduate program challenges the engineers of the future to find smarter, more efficient ways to build. 

The depth of support also sets this graduate programme apart. From your first day, you’ll benefit from a high-quality mentoring structure. This is reinforced by a tailored onboarding process that introduces you to our purpose and values, your team, and the context of the projects you’ll help deliver.

By also investing in your wellbeing, we don’t only focus on enhancing your career. Our graduate engineering program comes with a benefits and rewards package which includes:

• A competitive graduate salary
• Paid leave for holidays, CPD, and examination time related to job qualifications
• Active social clubs such as running, badminton and tennis to help you build connections beyond the workplace
• “Lunch and Learn” sessions which combine knowledge sharing with complimentary meals
• Reimbursement of professional membership fees for job-relevant institutions

Graduates who perform well often remain with AtkinsRéalis in Hong Kong and there’s plenty of opportunities to take your career in whichever direction you like. The global scale of our work also means there’s potential to take your career overseas. Engineers like Wendy Tse are examples of this mobility in action, having made the move to Hong Kong from Canada. 

Explore the AtkinsRéalis Hong Kong graduate program today

With our Hong Kong graduate scheme, you can apply your engineering education to projects that matter in a diverse and inclusive environment. From working towards engineering net zero to gaining exposure to cutting-edge technology, you can contribute from day one while learning from industry leaders. 

Remember, to apply you’ll need:

• A bachelor’s degree (or above) in a relevant engineering discipline
• A GPA of at least 3.0
• DSE English Grade 3 or an equivalent qualification

If you tick those boxes, we’d love to hear from you. Find out more about our Hong Kong graduate program today or join our talent community to stay up to date with our latest openings.