Everything you need to know

Congratulations on your next move into the world of work. If you've been seeking clear guidance on applying for our Graduate Development Programme, watch this video now! The team has put together some helpful tips for successfully navigating our detailed recruitment process. We've included practical advice on everything, from your initial online application and immersive assessment to your final virtual interview so you can feel confident about presenting yourself.

We’re proud to be a Disability Confident accredited employer, and we provide adjustments where you need them, as we want you to be the best you can be during the recruitment process.

Whether you've just left school or are looking to sharpen your skills for new opportunities, we're excited to be part of your apprenticeship journey.

We’re proud to be a Disability Confident accredited employer, and we provide adjustments where you need them, as we want you to be the best you can be during the recruitment process.

We're pleased you're considering AtkinsRéalis for your year-in-industry or summer placement. But first... let's talk about the application. Watch this video to demystify the process. It outlines three main stages: completing your online application, participating in the immersive online assessment, and, for year-in-industry placements, a virtual interview.

We’re proud to be a Disability Confident accredited employer, and we provide adjustments where you need them, as we want you to be the best you can be during the recruitment process.

Our graduate scheme is ideally aimed at those with less than 2 years relevant work experience since graduating from their most recent education post.

We only accept one application from each candidate per recruitment campaign, however, you’ll have the option to select multiple business areas and locations depending on the opportunities available. Please make sure you read the job descriptions attached to each role, so you ensure you’ve selected the right role for you.

To apply to AtkinsRéalis early careers programmes in the UK you must hold, and be able to evidence, the Right to Work in the UK before your start date. For more detailed information please refer to our International Students page.

We acknowledge the advancement of generative AI and the opportunities it brings to our daily lives and you can use these tools, should you wish to, to prepare for your interview. However, these tools must not be used during the assessment and interview process, as we want to hear your authentic ideas which are more valuable to us than perfectly crafted responses. Instead rely on your own knowledge, experiences and thoughts when responding to questions. Integrity is one of our core values and we ask you to demonstrate your integrity during the process.

Yes, we’re proud to be a Disability Confident accredited employer, and we provide adjustments to enable you to demonstrate your full potential throughout our recruitment process. Please let us know as soon as possible about any adjustments you require so that we can put them in place at the right time. Please contact us on  graduates@atkinsrealis.com to discuss this in confidence. Learn more about AtkinsRéalis as a disability confident employer.

The typical start date for Apprentices is late August to early September. If you’re offered a role with us, your recruiter will discuss the start dates with you.

The length of your Apprenticeship can depend on the Level you’re studying towards. Typically, it’s 2-3 years for Advanced and Higher Level apprenticeships and 4-5 years for Degree apprenticeships.

All Apprentices are permanently employed from day one with AtkinsRéalis.

No, this is organised for you by our dedicated Learning and Development team. Typically, you‘ll hear from the college/university in late July or early August regarding enrolment details.

We’re looking for you to have a clear interest in AtkinsRéalis and motivation for the role you’re applying to. Make sure you demonstrate this through any related projects or modules you might have studied at school and college. Please also include any work experience or voluntary work that you feel is relevant as well as any outside social activities or interests you think would interest us.

Our placements are full-time paid work posts, designed to support and complement the academic learning of undergrad and post-grad students who are studying a relevant degree. Whether it’s spending several weeks with us over the summer or 12 months on an industrial placement, you’ll gain invaluable experience in the working world, equipping you with knowledge and understanding of the industry that couldn’t otherwise be obtained through academic studies alone. Plus, it’s a great way to get a taste of what it’s like to work with us.

Our paid placement opportunities are designed for students from all degree years (except the final year of study generally) and include:

Summer placements - lasting at least 8 weeks and are completed during your longest academic break from university. They usually run from June through to August.

Industrial placements – often built into and count towards a degree course. They usually commence at the beginning of the academic year (September/October) and they typically last 12 months.

The exact dates for both types of placements are finalised at the offer stage.

As a placement student you’ll be aligned to a specific office, but you may be required to have a flexible and agile approach to working from other offices, client sites or from home depending on the projects you are working on.

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