Civil engineering graduate jobs
Our graduate schemes are now open for applications!
Are you looking to kickstart your early career?
Contribute to a sustainable, net zero future and embrace the latest digital technologies. Discover rewarding graduate civil and structural engineering opportunities across our Infrastructure, Nuclear & Power, and Transportation teams, where you'll collaborate on building solutions that shape the world around us.
Our graduate civil engineering jobs give you enviable hands-on experience, mentorship, and ongoing training and learning to match your career ambitions. And as we believe in nurturing talent, you’ll enjoy plenty of support and be surrounded by inspiring colleagues.
Being an AtkinsRéalis graduate isn’t only about the great clients and inspiring global, national and local projects. It’s about helping to create sustainable solutions that connect people, data and technology to transform the world’s infrastructure and energy systems.
You’ll be one of the thinkers behind some of the world’s most complex projects; from energy solutions, to airports, to infrastructure and water supplies. The scope and scale of AtkinsRéalis means we can offer you a world of possibilities.
So, join us and become a part of our visionary team engineering a better future for our planet and its people.
View our civil and structural engineering graduate roles. As we have a number of opportunities available, please read through the job descriptions, where you’ll find useful information to help you choose a role and understand more about our business.
You can only apply to one graduate role and we want to ensure you make the best decision. There may be some opportunities on this page that accept applications from all disciplines, which you haven’t considered before, so make sure you check them out.
We are here to support you to succeed
Register on our Connectr platform to direct message our graduate mentors. They joined AtkinsRéalis on our graduate scheme, so they understand what it’s like to go through the process. Choose a mentor that matches the discipline or job you’re interested in – they are ready to answer all your questions. You can also access training modules on starting out in the world of work and on AtkinsRéalis specifically.
Explore our projects
Crossrail Farringdon
Farringdon Station creates a world-class interchange for the Elizabeth line, with an expected 140 trains passing through every hour. It will be the only station to connect Thameslink, the Elizabeth line and London Underground services.
Read more about Crossrail Farringdon
Hinkley Point C
Hinkley Point C (HPC) is the first nuclear power station to be built in the UK since the 1990s. Technically complex and the country’s largest infrastructure project – our talented people from AtkinsRéalis are supporting its development.
Read more about Hinkley Point C
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