ED&I in the Middle East & Africa | Careers at AtkinsRéalis

We're not all the same and that's our greatest strength.

We are committed to creating a culture that promotes equality, diversity, and inclusion. With a workforce that spans the globe and a commitment to delivering projects with integrity, we understand the importance of building a team of diverse individuals with a range of experiences and perspectives.

By fostering an inclusive environment, we can ensure that everyone feels valued and supported. Through our commitment to promoting equality and inclusion, we have created an environment where everyone feels valued and respected and are taking tangible steps towards building a more diverse and inclusive workplace. We strive to build a workforce where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to perform their best. In our commitment to embrace equality, diversity, and inclusion, we are aiming to set an example for other organisations within the region.

How do we commit to our equal opportunities statement?

Having clear and concise procedures and guidelines for both line managers and employees
Complying with relevant employment legislation and codes of practice
Ensuring all existing employees and potential employees, colleagues, and clients are treated with respect
Ensuring that the workplace is an environment free from discrimination, harassment, victimisation, and bullying, regardless of an individual's gender, marital status, age, race ethnic origin, religion beliefs, or disablement
Making all decisions relating to recruitment, selection, or promotion according to employees' abilities

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Being a female manager in Saudi Arabia

We conducted a short interview with Reem Seraj, British-Saudi Business Support and Vision 2030 Manager in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

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Partnership with The Butterfly

We are pleased to announce our partnership with The Butterfly, the first advocacy and empowerment services organization for people of determination in the UAE, to help us improve access and inclusion of people of determination in our business in the Middle East, raise awareness among employees, accelerate the deployment of inclusive practices, and drive industry change along with other organizations in the region committed to this mission. A workshop was hosted in our office to share knowledge and discuss ways of creating more diversity in the supply chain

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Representation

An overview of female representation across our organization in the Middle East & Africa in 2022 and 2023.

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The challenges and rewards of working in project management in the Middle East

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Middle East

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Blogs

Publish date

12/04/2024

Summary

The Middle East is home to some of the most ambitious infrastructure and development projects in the world. Between megaprojects like NEOM and the UAE’s Centennial Plan 2071, the ambitious visio

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Take a look at everything you need to know about Middle East project management jobs.

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India leads the way: How women in STEM are shaping the future of innovation

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India

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Blogs

Publish date

11/29/2024

Summary

India has set a world record with 40 % enrolment of women in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields. India is said to have reached a ‘watershed’ moment both for STEM (scie

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India's well-detailed roadmap towards making STEM more accessible and attractive to women.

Championing women's welfare on construction sites

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Europe

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Blogs

Publish date

11/20/2024

Summary

Charity, you ‘made it brilliant’ by creating an initiative to make sanitary disposal facilities available and useable for female workers on construction sites. Please tell us how this idea ca

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Charity's fight to get legal recognition for sanitary disposal facilities on-site.

Shailaja Mantha

Equality diversity and inclusion

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Why fresh graduates should consider our Graduate Program

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Middle East

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Blogs

Publish date

11/18/2024

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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

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Kickstart your career with AtkinsRéalis Graduate Programs in the Middle East.

Engineering excellence through career growth and balance

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Middle East

Content type

Blogs

Publish date

11/12/2024

Summary

In the fast-paced world of engineering, finding a career path that is both rewarding and sustainable can sometimes feel like trying to solve a complex equation. But imagine a world where work-li

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Explore the journey of Ronald Escote, a prominent Quality Manager at AtkinsRéalis, as he shares invaluable insights on sustaining a thriving engineering career. Gain perspectives on career growth, work-life balance, and engineering excellence, crucial for professionals in the engineering landscape.

Rapid senior career advancement for women engineers at AtkinsRéalis

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USA

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Blogs

Publish date

11/08/2024

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Hi, my name is Valentina. I'm a civil engineer specializing in roadway and transportation at AtkinsRéalis. I collaborate with a diverse team to ensure the successful initiation and completion

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Career Growth and Leadership for Women Engineers at AtkinsRéalis

Shailaja Mantha

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The Renewable and non-renewable energy market in the UAE

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Middle East

Content type

Blogs

Publish date

09/30/2024

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At AtkinsRéalis, we have a team of local, regional, and international experts in the UAE who are dedicated to delivering innovative solutions in the market to meet the needs of our clients. The UAE i

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There’s a diversity of career opportunities on offer in both markets in this expanding economy.

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Five ways architects are shaping the landscape of the Middle East

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Middle East

Content type

Blogs

Publish date

09/27/2024

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Across the evolving landscape of the Middle East, Architects play a large part in designing and planning complex building structures that are in line with groundbreaking innovation. The constructio

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We’ve put together five ways that architecture jobs are shaping the future of the Middle East.

Building and places

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What does an aviation Project Manager do?

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Middle East

Content type

Blogs

Publish date

09/12/2024

Summary

Career prospects in the aviation industry in the Middle East are promising at present with further growth expected in the coming years. Some prominent Dubai aviation engineering projects include

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We’ve expanded on the role of Aviation Project Managers at AtkinsRéalis.

Innovation

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Saudi Arabia's transformation: what does it mean for women in the workplace?

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Middle East

Content type

Blogs

Publish date

09/02/2024

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Back in 2018, as few as 19.7% of women with Saudi citizenship were in employment or were actively looking to join the working world, according to The Brookings Institution. Due to ongoing shifts in

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What Saudi Arabia's transformation means for women in the workplace

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Equality, diversity & inclusion in the Middle East and Africa

We're not all the same and that's our greatest strength.

How do we commit to our equal opportunities statement?

Being a female manager in Saudi Arabia

Partnership with The Butterfly

Representation