Cambridge - Apprenticeship Programme 2025
- Transportation
- Cambridge
Make a sustainable impact for the future.
How about starting your career by learning, earning, and making a real impact? As an apprentice at AtkinsRéalis, you'll work on projects that engineer a better future for our planet and its people. You'll gain hands-on experience in roles that interest you and you’ll have plenty of support to balance work and study. Added to that you’ll enjoy a wide range of flexible benefits and a vibrant, supportive early careers community of colleagues.
We are AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. When you join us, you’ll be helping to create sustainable solutions that connect people, data and technology to transform the world’s infrastructure and energy systems.
Our global team of 36,000+ employees speak over 70 languages and represents 130 nationalities across six continents. Our work covers a variety of sectors, including transportation, infrastructure, environment, water, energy, defence, technology, and aerospace. Here, you’ll join a diverse, inclusive environment, and be surrounded by inspiring colleagues.
Through our apprenticeship programme, you’ll experience outstanding training and support for every step in your career. Put your hand up for opportunities that interest you and be inspired by managers who want to see you succeed.
We know you reach your full potential when you bring your whole self to work and are valued for your unique opinions, strengths, and experiences. Discover how our #DifferentMakesADifference programme advances equality, diversity, and inclusion in our workplace and industry.
What you’ll be studying:
Based in our Cambridge office, we have Civil Engineering apprenticeship opportunities with our Transportation business area. Click the links below to learn more about what each apprenticeship involves according to the Apprenticeship Standard. Also look at the entry requirements for that Standard which are in-line with what the Learning Provider requires.
Level 6 Degree Apprenticeships:
Civil Engineering
To learn more about this apprenticeship please review the Standard by clicking here.
To review the academic requirements for this learning provider click here.
All entry requirements are subject to change but are as accurate as possible at the time of advertising. Where details are not available from the Learning Provider currently, we refer you to the Standard. We must make you aware that in some instances, between the roles going live and enrolment, there can be an increase in the minimum entry requirements for the course enforced by the Learning Provider. In this instance we’ll work closely with you to consider the options available.
If you'd like to find out more about our Transportation business please click here. Further information about the business area you’ll join will be discussed with you during your interview and you’ll have a chance to ask questions.
Your apprenticeship in more detail:
Our apprenticeships are designed to give you an insight into a wide variety of areas of work and the chance to explore where your skills and interests lie. Through a combination of on-the-job learning and practical skills development, you’ll work towards your professional qualification. From day one you’ll work on real projects that offer scale and variety, collaborating with others and creating a meaningful impact on the world around us. You’ll be supported by our leaders, technical specialists, your own dedicated mentor and our continuous learning and development framework.
You'll also earn a meaningful salary from day one, and we’re proud to pay the Real Living Wage for our Level 6 Apprenticeships.
Here’s what your role as an apprentice will involve:
• Developing your skills in a wide range of exciting projects
• Learning and using relevant design software and technology
• Being involved in client meetings and assisting in building key client relationships
• You'll get to understand and learn digital skills, to help us harness technology in new ways
• Your mentors will support you as you study towards nationally recognised qualifications and accreditation
• You'll have dedicated time to spend at college or university to focus on your studies.
Hear from our apprentices about life inside AtkinsRéalis and check out our early careers blogs.
What you can bring:
To thrive throughout your apprenticeship and shape the best start to your career you’ll want to show us:
• An interest for working in a consultancy environment
• That you embrace equality, diversity and inclusion in everything you do
• A desire to work collaboratively with a curious approach, challenging yourself to find new solutions
• Enthusiasm and drive to complete your apprenticeship programme and seek out development opportunities
• You're motivated to achieve a professional qualification and continue learning
• You're comfortable to embrace digital ways of working and learning new technologies.
Meeting your needs:
As well as ensuring you’re rewarded for your efforts, we also have a variety of initiatives to support you:
• 33 days annual leave, including bank holidays,. You also have the option to buy an additional 15 days or sell up to 5 days
• Flexible working arrangements
• Join hundreds of talented apprentices, with opportunities from skill-building to social events, charity challenges, social clubs, and more
• Access to a wide variety of benefits including discounted gym membership, retail discounts and much more. To view all available benefits, visit our Total Rewards portal.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program providing you with immediate and confidential help for any work, health or life matters as part of our approach to well-being
• Two paid annual volunteer days
• Join any of our employee networks for social interaction, peer support and personal development
• Opportunities to further develop yourself by applying to various companywide development programmes
Our salaries are between £21,000 and £28,808 depending on the role and apprenticeship Level.
How do I apply?
Please click "Apply Now" below to start your application journey.
You can also check out our Connectr platform for tips and advice on applying. On Connectr you can even message your questions directly to one of our apprentice mentors.
We’re a Disability Confident Employer, and can make adjustments to support you to perform at your best during the recruitment process. Please contact us confidentially at apprenticeships@atkinsrealis.com to find out how we can support you.
Our deadline for applications is Thursday 20th February 2025. Our programmes are incredibly popular, so apply early as some roles may close sooner.
Additional information
This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role, please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application details of any current or previously held security clearance.
We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. To help embed inclusion for all, from day one, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.
For our apprentice roles you’ll need to be living in the UK for 3 years prior to applying and 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 Student page.
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