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Our Graduate Scheme opportunities are now open for applications!

You can also register on our Connectr platform to connect directly with early career mentors. Our mentors are graduates and apprentices who can answer your questions on all things AtkinsRéalis. You can also explore career guidance, tips and advice on applying.

GAIN THE SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE TO DEVELOP A SUCCESSFUL EARLY CAREER WITH OUR GRADUATE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME.

You'll be supported and trusted to drive your own development and you'll benefit from events, training, personal development and mentoring as you grow. Our professional schemes can even lead to Chartered status. We’ve designed a process that’s easy to follow and will help you show us your best - learn more about our selection process.

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Did you know some of our Graduate Schemes are available for 'immediate starts'?

Want to hear more from our graduates?

We love to speak to people who've completed our graduate programme to find out what they learnt from the experience and how it's helped them build their careers.

Graduates like Rose embark on an engineering graduate programme because they know they can make a difference. After all, that's what we stand for at AtkinsRéalis . We're on a mission to make the planet a better place for future generations. We're driven to create sustainable solutions, connecting people, data and technology so we can partner with clients to bring the most complex projects across the world to life.

To do this, we need dynamic teams who can push the boundaries of design and engineering. When looking for people to join our graduate programmes or placements, we look for a diverse mix of people, like Ben.

Check out our graduates content to hear more stories like Rose and Ben's.

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To find out if we’re right for each other we’ve designed a process that’s easy to follow and will help you show us your best. It will be challenging at times and you’ll need to plan your time so you can give it your all. You can only submit one application per graduate recruitment cycle so we’d like you to take your time learning about us – let’s make sure the role you apply for is the right one for you.

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The graduate development programme at Atkins is designed to support you into the world of work. In appreciation for being part of the team, we offer a range of holistic benefits which we call 'Total Reward.' It's an important part of how we attract and retain our people.

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The Graduate Development Programme is a two-year framework, designed to help you develop the skills and knowledge you need to develop your early career and work towards a professional qualification. The programme features a series of signature events, core training modules, professional development, mentoring and on-the-job experience.

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From designing end-to-end project solutions to pioneering new technologies and ways of working, everything we do supports our goal of delivering outstanding project outcomes for our clients – no matter the scale, complexity or location of their project.

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11/24/2023

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Meet Priyonta Rahman, a vibrant addition to our team at AtkinsRéalis. Hailing from Bangladesh and raised in the UAE, Priyonta's journey embodies curiosity, determination, and a passion for engin

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Delve into Priyonta’s story, motivations, and challenges.

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11/20/2023

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I'm Mia Findlay, a third-year quantity surveying degree apprentice with our Projects and Programme Services team. In 2019, when I left secondary school, I still didn't know what I wanted to do

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Engineering Apprenticeships: Your Smart Alternative to Full-Time Study

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11/16/2023

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"Contributing to the future of sustainable and efficient transportation, One Rail at a Time" – Makaita G, Graduate Engineer Makaita, what do you do in AtkinsRéalis' Rail

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