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Why fresh graduates should consider our Graduate Program


Across the Middle East, AtkinsRéalis is proud to be a leader in engineering, project management, and consultancy operations for a wide variety of clients.

We've been helping to shape the region for over 50 years and are proud to be making a difference, extending this beyond experienced professionals to nurturing early career talent through our structured Graduate Development Programs.

If you're a fresh graduate who is currently researching Graduate Programs in Saudi Arabia, or more broadly, the Middle East, read on to find out why bringing your career to AtkinsRéalis is a step in the right direction.

1. You'll gain real-world experience

At AtkinsRéalis in the Middle East, we offer a variety of Graduate Programs, each engineered to put you in the driver's seat when it comes to your career.

You'll be immersed in hands-on learning with exposure to high-profile, impactful projects designed to give you invaluable practical experience.

Some of the projects our professionals work on in the Middle East include:

Joining us as a graduate could see you working across groundbreaking projects and helping contribute to the broader strategic development of the Middle East.

2. You'll receive mentorship from industry experts

Our Graduate Programs offer the opportunity to gain valuable experience by developing industry know-how and expertise by working on many state-of-the-art projects across the region.

From day one of joining AtkinsRéalis, you'll have access to guidance from seasoned industry experts who will pass on their insights and support so both your skills and career can flourish.

In addition to this, our graduates can also benefit from mentorship and networking opportunities with other professionals as they work towards their qualifications.

Don't just take our word for it though, read more of our employee stories in the Middle East:

3. Develop in-demand skills

With the world-class training programs led by our experienced professionals, you'll have the opportunity to work on giga projects that contribute to Saudi Vision 2030 and more.

Each of our graduates benefits from exposure to three rotations on different projects, naturally assisting with the refinement and development of in-demand skills.

You will get to learn competencies that are aligned with the emerging trends of our ever-evolving industry, especially in areas related to digital transformation and sustainability.

Examples of skills you'll expand:

  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Creative problem-solving and out-of-the-box thinking
  • Leadership skills
  • Project management
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Organization and time management

Gaining a whole host of new skills with a Graduate Program at AtkinsRéalis provides our colleagues with structured career pathways to advance their long-term careers.

Our graduates have the opportunity to specialize in a chosen field while exploring roles in diverse regions.

Unlock your professional potential with our Graduate opportunities

From developing future-ready skills to gaining real-world experience, there are an abundance of reasons why fresh graduates should bring their early careers to AtkinsRéalis in the Middle East.

Learn more about our Middle East Graduate Program

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Learn more about our RICS Graduate Program

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