Transform our urban legacy
With AtkinsRéalis, you'll be in great company.
Do you want to join a team that asks questions and dares to see things differently? A team that is engineering a better future for our planet and its people?
We are AtkinsRéalis, a world-leading design, engineering and project management organization. When you join us, you’ll be helping to create world-class sustainable solutions that connect people, data and technology. We’re transforming the world’s infrastructure and energy systems, growing partnerships with our clients and bringing the most complex projects across the world to life.
Here, you’ll find endless opportunities to take your career in the direction that you want. You’ll join a diverse, inclusive, supportive environment, and be surrounded by inspiring colleagues.
Our global team of 36,000+ employees speak over 70 languages and represent 130 nationalities across six continents. Our work covers a variety of sectors, including transportation, infrastructure, environment, water, energy, defence, technology and aerospace.
Join our Apprenticeship Programme to be a part of the future of design and engineering.
While you develop in your apprenticeship, we also encourage you to maintain a positive work-life balance. So, during our recruitment process, tell us what matters to you. Speak to us about how we support wellbeing in and out of the office – including different ways to be flexible around work. We’re not all the same, and that’s our greatest strength. Reaching your full potential means being able to bring your whole self to work and being respected for the different opinions, strengths and experience you bring. Find out more about why we believe ‘Different, makes a difference’.
What you’ll be studying:
Based in our Epsom office, we have a range of apprenticeship opportunities at different Levels and within various business areas. Click on the links below to learn more about what each apprenticeship involves according to the Apprenticeship Standard. Also take a look at the entry requirements for that Standard which are in-line with what the learning provider is looking for.
Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeships:
Payroll Administrator (Accepting applications - please select 'apply')
To learn more about this apprenticeship please review the Standard by clicking here.
To know more about our payroll team and opportunity click here.
To review the academic requirements for this learning provider click here.
Civil Engineering Technician (Closed - currently not accepting applications)
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 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.
Your apprenticeship in a bit 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 on real projects from day one that offer scale and variety, collaborating with others and creating meaningful impact on the world around us. You’ll work towards your professional qualification; whichever path you take, your future starts here.
You’ll also be supported by our leaders, technical specialists, your own dedicated mentor and our continuous learning and development framework.
Not only will you gain valuable 'on the job' experience and work towards professional qualifications but you'll also earn a meaningful salary from day one. We’re proud to be paying Real Living Wage for our Level 6 Apprenticeships.
You'll be making a sustainable difference in people's lives, shaping cities, reimagining transport and transforming nuclear energy. And with the opportunity to work across Cities & Development, Nuclear & Power, Transportation, Water or Environment, you'll decide where you want your career to go.
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
- 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
Please click here to watch a video from one of our apprentices and to learn more about life at AtkinsRéalis as an apprentice, 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
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) providing you with immediate and confidential help for any work, health or life matters
- 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
- An enhanced maternity scheme and family friendly policies
- Life #InsideAtkinsRéalis - join hundreds of talented apprentices, with opportunities from skill-building to social events, charity challenges, social clubs, and more.
To view all available benefits, visit our Total Rewards portal.
How do I apply?
Please click "Apply" 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 Friday 26th April 2024. Our programmes are incredibly popular, so apply early as some roles may close sooner.
More about us:
AtkinsRéalis is a world-leading design, engineering and project management organization. We design and deliver major projects on the built and natural environments all around the world. We believe that digitally enabled engineering has the power to radically improve the way we are all housed, connected, powered, and protected and can change our relationship with our communities and our planet for the better. Learn more.
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 or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance.
AtkinsRéalis are an A rated sponsor, if you have any queries regarding sponsorship, please visit our International Student careers page.
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.
