Infrastructure - design & advanced technology
Transform the future of low carbon infrastructure
Join AtkinsRéalis in one of our Infrastructure teams and gain exposure to an enviable array of clients and projects across the UK and globally. Here, we want everyone to feel included, have an equal voice and enjoy support to reach their individual goals. You'll also shape positive change with us through more inclusive, accessible, and sustainable design.
We'll trust you to lead projects of strategic national importance, solving specialist technical problems and helping to provide innovative solutions that help to bring society to Net Zero. And with our wide range of disciplines and opportunities, you'll enjoy the freedom to take your career in any direction that interests you.
Place yourself at the forefront of digital transformation alongside talented digital disrupters who never stop enhancing how we connect people, data and technology. But we’re also a dynamic and fun place to be. We thrive together, collaborating and enjoying a flexible working culture where everyone can get the most out of life both in and out of work.
Your career, your way
We're confidently growing our teams across the UK on local, national and global projects. Whether you want to broaden your technical experience or develop your wider skillset, or both!, now is the time to make the move.
Find CHIEF, SENIOR, PRINCIPAL and ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR level roles by clicking below.
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Our disciplines
Are you ready to take your career to the next level? As part of our diverse and innovative team, you'll be supported by everyone around you because we all want to see you succeed. And, as you grow with us, we'll count on you to embrace every opportunity to engineer a better future. View the key disciplines we're looking to fill below. Or search senior level roles here
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Civil and structural engineering
You will join a group of civil and structural engineering professionals helping to develop technical solutions across a wide range of challenging projects within markets such as Water, Cities & Development, Energy and Defence. You could be working on a small individual assignment or as part of a larger, multi-disciplinary team taking on some of the most complex and challenging infrastructure projects in the world. With a vast array of roles within the civil / structural space, including utilities, drainage, pavement design through to the more heavy civil seismic structural design there will always be opportunities to challenge and develop yourself. Click here to view our current roles.
Mechanical engineering
We are seeking a wide range of mechanical engineers across various sectors, from package equipment engineers, to piping engineers, as well as quality assurance and acceptance engineers. Working on the design of water treatment plants through to bespoke specialist projects, our mechanical engineering experts have brought some of the world’s most critical infrastructure projects to life. Click here to view our current roles.
Electrical engineering
You will join a dynamic group of professionals who deliver complete services to our clients across the energy, water and built environment sectors, encompassing all aspects of the design and project management. Click here to view our current roles.
Rivers, dams, coastal and maritime engineering
With the opportunity to work with an exciting mix of UK and international clients on a large variety of projects ranging from flood defences and tidal barrages to new reservoirs and maintaining existing maritime assets you will join a team who are making a positive difference to the society around them. Click here to view our current roles.
Airport planning and airfield engineering
Our Airport Team is an integrated collective of airport planners, airport strategic advisory consultants and airfield design engineers with extensive experience working on some of the most iconic airport projects around the world. Over the last few years we have maintained our delivery capability to our clients and following some key project and framework wins we are now seeking to strengthen our team and have a number of positions available. Exciting opportunities exist within Airport Masterplanning as well as Airfield Civil Engineering team.
You will play a key part in the success of Airport Team by supporting the expansion of our industry profile and market footprint, widening our existing service offer and access to markets and clients. Click here to view our current roles.
Advanced technology and analytics
The team embodies the Advanced Technology nature of D&AT, representing specialist areas that include structural dynamics, seismic analysis, blast and impact design, and thermal and fluid mechanics. Focusing on advanced computer-based structural and dynamic analysis using Finite Element Analysis software, data analysis, coding and scripting, the team seeks to efficiently predict the behaviour of civil, structural and mechanical hardware. Whilst the team works across the core AtkinsRéalis markets most recent projects have centred in the Defense & Renewable or Nuclear Energy sectors. Click here to view our current roles.
Digital and information management
Our team is transforming the way infrastructure is delivered by connecting people, data and technology. We are looking for people who can challenge the norm and promote innovate designs, develop practices that yield effective solutions, as well as possessing strong analytical ability and a solid understanding of engineering fundamentals. Click here to view our current roles.
Process engineering
We are seeking motivated process engineers at all levels to support our diverse portfolio of projects. We deliver work in-house, through secondments and at client sites across multiple sectors. We are seeking people who are enthusiastic, keen to develop and want their professional work to make a real and lasting positive contribution to the world. Click here to view our current roles.
Design management
We are seeking passionate people to make a difference, to lead and inspire teams in new ways of thinking. You will be working on a variety of projects that will influence the future of infrastructure. Managing projects from start to finish, developing and implementing innovative technological solutions to complex client problems and supporting nationwide digital transformation. Click here to view our current roles.
Our markets
Energy
Clean and low-carbon power, including wind, nuclear and tidal power, has long had the potential to break out reliance on less sustainable alternatives. As trusted partners we help our clients fulfil that potential with reliable, safe, sustainable and affordable solutions.
Past projects include:
- Greater Gabbard Windfarm
- ITER
- Hinkley Point C
- Sizewell C
Defense
Working in partnership with our clients we provide independent and objective advice across our projects. Our expert teams offer support across all stages of the lifecycle, from concept through to disposal. We work to drive efficiencies and savings while optimizing safety, performance and delivery.
Past projects include:
- Various AWE projects
- Devonport
- MoD Estates
Cities and Development
Within the Cities and Development market, we operate in four core market sectors:
• Education
• Metros, Stations and Development
• Local and Central Government
• Commercial and Residential
Within these markets we aim to address megatrends such as responding to the climate crisis and the importance of social value in re-balancing the post-Covid economy. We respond to these challenges by providing world-class bespoke solutions designed to exceed our clients’ expectations, including consultancy in Engineering Net Zero, data-led services and Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DfMA).
Our team has been responsible for high profile and award-winning projects across a wide client base including the development of the South Teesworks Masterplan, supporting EDAROTH’s social housing agenda, design of a variety of GPA assets, development of the National Underground Asset Register, and supporting the development of the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park with the LLDC.
Past projects include:
• Crossrail
• Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
• South Teesworks Masterplanning
Water and wastewater
We have decades of experience varying from feasibility studies to large complex multi-disciplinary projects of collaborative frameworks within the water industry. We cover the entire water cycle and deliver across the whole project lifecycle, from operational advice and strategic studies, through modelling and concept assessment to detailed design, project management and commissioning. Our teams work on projects both in the UK and across the global market
We combine leading-edge engineering with in-depth experience to deliver total solutions that satisfy the needs of our clients whilst helping us to be at the forefront of Digital Transformation.
Past projects include:
- Thames Tideway
- Beckton Wastewater Treatment Works
Aviation
Working through trusted long-term partnerships we help our clients create world class airports, making air travel safer, easier and faster. As the world becomes more connected, airports face increasing challenges in ensuring their infrastructure fulfils growing demand whilst satisfying higher user expectations. We help airports sustain their current operations, plan for the return of growth, and optimise their layouts and operations to make them more resilient for the future.
We work on developments of all scales – from general aviation terminals, new design runway projects to masterplanning of the world’s largest hubs and design of their terminals.
Past projects include:
- Heathrow Expansion Programme
- Cork Airport Runway Rehabilitation Programme
- Gatwick Airfield Rehabilitation Programme
- Abu Dhabi International Airport: Masterplan update
- Manchester, Birmingham, Dublin, Gatwick and Heathrow Airport Frameworks
Our values
Safety
Safety
We put safety at the heart of everything we do, to safeguard people, assets and the environment.
Integrity
Integrity
We do the right thing, no matter what, and are accountable for our actions.
Innovation

Innovation
We redefine construction by thinking boldly, proudly and differently
Collaboration
Collaboration
We work together and embrace each other's unique contributions to deliver amazing results for all.
Things we find important
Flexible hybrid working
We actively promote a healthy work-life balance and support all team members with their personal and work commitments, making it possible for you to achieve a happy and flexible work-life balance
Engineering Net Zero
Across AtkinsRéalis it is our mission to lead the engineering industry in achieving Net Zero as quickly as possible. Our experience and broad heritage of global innovation, together with our position as an industry leader, allows us to make a real difference in the UK's journey towards Net Zero by putting it at the center of all our work.
Equality, diversion and inclusion
Diversity is at the heart of what we do. The AtkinsRéalis community shares the belief that everyone’s voice is valuable and should be treated equally. A community that understands that everyone deserves to feel like they belong. We aim to embed equality, diversity and inclusion into everything we do, and to constantly improve gender and ethnic equality. Our employees benefit from a range of staff networks which provide forums through which we can continue to learn from each other and develop a more equitable and inclusive organization.
Innovation
Over the decades spent delivering successful nuclear projects, we've cultivated one of the largest and most reputable teams of its kind. Being at the forefront of the Nuclear industry means we must adapt and deliver a continuous stream of innovative solutions to meet the complex needs of our clients and drive advancements in the industry.
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