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If you’ve been weighing up where to take your graduate scheme or the best places to start an apprenticeship, have you considered living in Bristol? As a proudly multicultural university city, the

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Hi, I'm Chris, a degree apprentice on the Nuclear & Power team at AtkinsRéalis. My passions are in sustainability and mechanical engineering. I'm currently working on some of the most impactful p

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As the globe becomes more eco-conscious, many people are looking for careers in sustainability-focused companies. In Spring 2024, 80% of people surveyed by the UK government said they were very or fa

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Hi, I'm Jasmine, a Graduate Project Manager in the Project & Programme Services team at AtkinsRéalis. I graduated from Loughborough University in 2023 with an Integrated Masters in Product Design

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It can be stressful to know when to start planning and prepping for your graduate scheme application. There’s a lot of uncertainty when it comes to online research surrounding the question “When s

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It’s only natural when you’re either in school or university to be thinking ahead about what your future career has in store for you. After all, your educational choices can help shape what’s immedi

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Hello! I'm Oscar, an AtkinsRéalis apprentice heading into my third year on the Apprentice Consultant Development Programme (ACDP). I help our clients manage projects, programmes, and portfolios,

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When you think of the construction industry, what word springs to mind? Innovation? Resilient perhaps? Despite facing economic challenges, the market perseveres, offering a promising landscape for as

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Unprecedented global events have caused delays and constraints on the construction of infrastructure projects worldwide.  However, by being agile, managing expectations, and identifying viable soluti

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So, you’re looking into AtkinsRéalis early careers opportunities, are you?  You might have come across a graduate scheme, placement, or apprenticeship and you’re keen to apply, but what happens if yo

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Hi, I'm Lesley, an Assistant Nuclear Safety & Reliability Engineer in the Nuclear Safety and Licensing team at Power New Build, Nuclear & Power. I joined AtkinsRéalis in 2022 on the graduate sch

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Apprenticeships are a popular route into a plethora of disciplines, including engineering.  In the 2022/23 academic year, 752,150 people were participating in an apprenticeship in England alone, com

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In the Engineering a Net Zero Energy System report, the Institution of Mechanical Engineering declared that ‘Net Zero is arguably the largest engineering project undertaken by humankind.’ A career i

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Placements are a pretty popular option for students who are thinking about their future career path. They may be an essential part of your degree or entirely optional and they usually happen between

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Imagine blending science, creativity, and problem-solving and you’ve got yourself the role of a Ground Engineer. This profession goes beyond technical excellence - your work is the very fabric of

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With over 800,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students leaving university every year in the UK alone, it’s easy to see why the market for graduate schemes is a competitive one.  With how compe

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Amidst the rising call for energy-efficient solutions and the transformative force of artificial intelligence (AI), electrical engineers spark the circuit of innovation. With a deep-rooted passion f

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Let’s be honest - it can be hard deciding on what to do after university.  If you’re in the process of thinking about your next steps, you might end up thinking ‘Is it worth doing a graduate sche

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What does a 12-month placement mean? And, more importantly, is it the right move for you? It all comes down to what you’re looking for. Placements offer a golden opportunity to step away from the

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Thinking about civil engineering placements? It’s a good idea to know what you’re looking for. That way, when offered a placement, you’ll know you can answer with a wholehearted ‘yes’. Did you k

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Graduate transport planners help create efficient, safe, and sustainable transportation networks that meet the needs of communities and support economic growth. Why is their role so significant

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So, you’re thinking about starting a graduate scheme in civil engineering? Well, you’re in for a rewarding journey. With access to professional development opportunities, mentoring sessions, an

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In today’s job market, it’s smart to think about the long-term trajectory of your career. After all, the world is evolving faster than ever, and the pace of change is unlikely to slow. With that

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What’s the first thing that springs to mind when you think of an apprenticeship? Maybe it’s hands-on learning or professional development. What about establishing friendships and professional re

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At AtkinsRéalis, we’re driven by our purpose to engineer a better future for our planet and its people. Our graduates, placement students, and apprentices are the heartbeat of our future team. So we'r

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Embarking on a career in surveying offers an exciting journey filled with diverse challenges and opportunities.AtkinsRéalis, is a world-leading professional services and project management company ded

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What is human factors?Human factors is the strategic fusion of psychology, physiology, engineering, and design. We collaborate seamlessly with various disciplines to integrate user-centric pri