She started as an intern. Now she’s helping shape the infrastructure people use every day!

Most people don’t think twice about the bridges, footbridges, and transport links they use every day. For Chloe, those are the projects that inspired her career.

Before joining AtkinsRéalis as a Graduate Engineer in the Bridge Team, Chloe completed an internship with the same team. It was during that time that she saw firsthand how engineering can improve the way people move through a city and connect with the communities around them.

Watching engineers work on major infrastructure and public accessibility projects changed her perspective on what engineering could achieve.

“I hoped to contribute to society in the same way my seniors do,” she says. That experience was enough to convince her to return after graduation and begin her career at AtkinsRéalis.

Learning from people who care about what they do

A year into her role, the projects remain exciting, but it's the people around her that have had the biggest impact on her experience. Chloe describes the culture in one word: professionalism.

Every day, she works alongside colleagues who are passionate about delivering safe and reliable engineering solutions and committed to achieving the best possible outcomes.

That shared mindset creates an environment where learning happens naturally, particularly for those early in their careers.

“The passion of my colleagues and seniors” is one of the things she appreciates most about working at AtkinsRéalis.

Growing beyond the classroom

For Chloe, development hasn't stopped since university. Through technical training, site visits, and access to specialist software resources, she has continued to build both her technical knowledge and practical understanding of the industry.

These opportunities have allowed her to see how engineering principles are applied in the real world while helping her develop skills that will support her career in the years ahead.

Her advice to others looking to grow their careers is simple: focus on delivering high-quality work, gain experience across different projects, and never stop learning.

The little things matter

Beyond the projects and development opportunities, Chloe also values the sense of community within the business.

Employee events, social activities, and opportunities to connect with colleagues provide a welcome break from day-to-day work and help create a positive working environment.

They're small touches, but they contribute to a culture where people feel connected and supported.

Looking ahead

Just a year ago, Chloe was looking at the projects around her and imagining the role she could play in creating them.

Today, she's part of the team helping deliver the infrastructure that people rely on every day. And for her, that's exactly where she wanted to be.

If you're looking for a place where you can learn from experienced professionals, grow your technical expertise, and contribute to projects that have a lasting impact on communities, explore our current opportunities and discover where AtkinsRéalis could take you.