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Work experience

Are you interested in gaining some valuable work experience? Do you want to learn more about a company that believes in inspiring the next generation of innovators to build a sustainable future?

It’s never easy to decide what you want to do in the future. That’s why here at AtkinsRéalis we do what we can to give you an insight into working life and help you to see your potential.

During your work experience, you'll get to know us - our values, our history and what we do. It's a great insight into a potential career choice and we hope you'll come back and join one of our early career’s programmes in the future. We offer a wide variety of opportunities including apprenticeships, placements and graduate roles.

The main way to learn more about us, is via our virtual work experience programme. The programme runs on an on-going basis providing you with the flexibility to complete the programme at a time that suits you.

Find out more and start our virtual work experience programme.

Please note: currently In-person work experience is only available through our Governor Schools and Social Value Delivery projects.

On our virtual work experience programme, you’ll gain a real insight into everything that AtkinsRéalis has to offer from our initiative. You’ll also learn more about our approach to sustainability, energy, aerospace, social housing and so much more.

You’ll find out how projects are approached and managed, and you’ll try on many different hats as we take you through the multidisciplinary roles that AtkinsRéalis offers.

You’ll also have the chance to listen to industry professionals during our four webinars, as well as take part in activities and quizzes along the way.

The programme runs on an on-going basis. You’ll have access to your own portal so that you can complete the programme during a time that best suits you. However once started we do recommend for you to try and complete the modules within a 2-week window.

During our virtual work experience you will:

  • Gain a true understanding of the AtkinsRéalis business improve your employability skills
  • Build your confidence
  • Increase your awareness of career paths and opportunities at AtkinsRéalis
  • Gain an understanding of our culture and staff networks
  • Hear inspirational talks from our young professionals and senior staff
  • Receive a certificate at the end of the programme to show that you have completed an accredited work experience programme.

No matter what background you're from or what subjects you're studying, we'd love you to enrol on to our programme. This is your chance to take the first step towards an incredible career and also to find out more about who AtkinsRéalis are.

Please note:

  • Our virtual work experience programme is open to students aged 13-19 across the UK.
  • You’ll need access to a computer, phone and internet connection.
  • You’ll need an interest in gaining an understanding of how a career in STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths) relates to the subjects you study.
  • You should have an interest in learning more about our industry and the different types of careers available.

Summer and industrial placements

Are you a university student interested in placements? Learn more about our summer and industrial placements. We offer two types of placement to give students the chance to discover more about life inside AtkinsRéalis and get a head start in their careers. You’ll join the minds discovering new ways to answer the world’s biggest challenges, within one of the most respected consultancies.

Connect directly with AtkinsRéalis mentors and learn more

Register on our Connectr platform to:

  • connect directly, via messaging, with our mentors who are current AtkinsRéalis graduates, apprentices and placement students.
  • access training modules on essential skills for the workplace.
  • access more information on how to apply for our graduate schemes, placements and apprenticeships.
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All you want is for your child to explore what they enjoy most and find that in a rewarding career. AtkinsRéalis Work Experience, Apprentices, Graduates and Placement students are encouraged to do just that. Visit our easy-to-navigate Parent & Teacher Zone. You'll find everything you need to help your young person research fantastic careers, see which skills and qualifications they need, and decide on the route that suits them best.

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