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Havant Thicket Reservoir

Atkins was commissioned to design, and secure planning consent for, the Havant Thicket Reservoir and associated pipeline in Hampshire to ensure that there will be adequate provision to meet water supply needs and to secure sub-regional supplies in the medium and longer term

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How to start a career in nuclear engineering without an engineering degree.

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09/30/2024

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Hi, I'm Lesley, an Assistant Nuclear Safety & Reliability Engineer in the Nuclear Safety and Licensing team at Power New Build, Nuclear & Power. I joined AtkinsRéalis in 2022 on the graduate sch

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From physics to nuclear engineering: how I started a fulfilling STEM career at AtkinsRéalis

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Are apprenticeships a viable path to becoming an engineer?

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09/26/2024

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Apprenticeships are a popular route into a plethora of disciplines, including engineering.  In the 2022/23 academic year, 752,150 people were participating in an apprenticeship in England alone, com

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Apprenticeships are a popular route into a plethora of disciplines, including engineering.

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Apprentices: Find a job to learn and be valued as a professional

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09/18/2024

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Meet Electromechanical Degree Apprentice James, who is based in our Bristol office. In his everyday role, he gets to explore the high-tech meeting of electrical and mechanical engineering, learn

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Ever wonder what engineering apprentices really do at AtkinsRéalis ?

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How can I secure a graduate mechanical engineer scheme?

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08/23/2024

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In the Engineering a Net Zero Energy System report, the Institution of Mechanical Engineering declared that ‘Net Zero is arguably the largest engineering project undertaken by humankind.’ A career i

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Learn more about securing a graduate mechanical engineer scheme.

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When should you start looking for a student placement?

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08/23/2024

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Placements are a pretty popular option for students who are thinking about their future career path. They may be an essential part of your degree or entirely optional and they usually happen between

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We break down the logistics of looking for student placements.

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What does a Ground Engineer do? A look into Ground Engineering at AtkinsRéalis

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07/31/2024

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Imagine blending science, creativity, and problem-solving and you’ve got yourself the role of a Ground Engineer. This profession goes beyond technical excellence - your work is the very fabric of

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Let's explore some insight into the role of a Ground Engineer.

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5 unbeatable reasons to join our Graduate Development Programme

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07/29/2024

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On graduating from Ulster University with a degree in Civil Engineering, Simone joined AtkinsRéalis' Graduate Development Programme in Belfast and has been at AtkinsRéalis ever since.  She's prog

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Simone shares her journey from our Graduate Development to Associate Director in Project Delivery Practice.

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Graduating and looking for your passion?

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07/25/2024

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Hello, future game-changers! My name is Caleb, and I'm a graduate consultant at AtkinsRéalis. If you've been thinking about applying for a graduate scheme job and may be wondering what it's li

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Graduate Caleb takes us through his experience of being part of a graduate scheme and shaping a rewarding career at AtkinsRéalis.

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What to consider when applying for your graduate scheme

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07/25/2024

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With over 800,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students leaving university every year in the UK alone, it’s easy to see why the market for graduate schemes is a competitive one.  With how compe

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Some advice to consider when it comes to graduate scheme applications.

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What qualifications do I need to be an electrical engineer?

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07/12/2024

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Amidst the rising call for energy-efficient solutions and the transformative force of artificial intelligence (AI), electrical engineers spark the circuit of innovation. With a deep-rooted passion f

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We break down the qualifications and routes into electrical engineering.

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