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We won’t limit your aspirations to anything less than outstanding Join our graduate development programme and together we’ll build a brighter future for everyone. Instead of leading you down a set career path, we’ll open doors by giving you choices about how your career unfolds and provide a breadth of projects to gain experience. As one of the world’s leading design, engineering and project management consultancies, we’re well placed to invest in your development and offer the career opportunities you’re looking for.

If you share our boundless curiosity and drive to improve the world in which we all live, work and play, it’s a chance to become an expert in whatever inspires you most. Read on to find out more about our business, our graduate development programme and how we can help you write a varied and rewarding career story.

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Business profiles Find your place Here’s a quick overview of some of our business areas to help you decide where you could fit into Atkins. Wherever your ambitions lie, we can help you realise them.

Rewards What next?

Aerospace

Faithful+Gould

Defence

highways and transportation

Design and engineering

information communications

Energy: Nuclear

Management consultants

Energy: Oil and Gas

Rail

Energy: Power

Water and environment

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Great stories, great achievements Guy Degree discipline: Civil engineering

Vacancy matrix proclaim ‘I did that!’, even if I don’t get to Bahrain now too often to do so!

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What location do you currently work in and have you worked in any other location (including abroad)?


What have been your key achievements since joining Atkins? One of the main reasons I’ve pursued a career in structural engineering is that the outcome is very tangible. During my studies, I’d been eagerly anticipating the day I could see a building or structure I’d designed become a reality and that day arrived earlier this year when the new McLaren showroom opened in Manama City, Bahrain. It’s really exciting to be able to point out such a good looking building and

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Since I’ve been here, I’ve had the opportunity to work abroad, carrying out a series of seismic surveys in Lebanon. I’ve also been involved in a site supervision role on an airside development at Heathrow Airport, which means I’m now super efficient at getting through airport security! What other activities have you been involved with sports or social? Shortly after joining Atkins, I became a member of the graduate forum for the design and engineering business and am now the graduate representative for our business;


a position I’ve held for just over a year. I’ve become great friends with the representatives of each of the other seven businesses and now help develop the UK graduate scheme by providing a direct route of communication between company graduates and the senior leadership team. As well as graduate development issues, in the past year we’ve also organised the first ever Atkins graduate ski trip and a summer event that saw 180 graduates from across the UK come together for a fun-filled day of sports and team building activities. I’ve also represented Atkins at several ‘TeenTech’ events that introduce school students to STEM subjects and encourage them to explore the possibilities of a career in engineering.

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Great stories, great achievements Louise Degree discipline: Geography

Vacancy matrix it’s the fantastic support system you also have during your first few years.

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The scheme helps you achieve chartership, with Atkins and your department providing all the training and support you need to build your technical skills, as well as professional knowledge and experience to progress your career.


How would you describe the graduate community at Atkins?

What do you enjoy most about your role?

The graduate community at Atkins is amazing! Since I started at Atkins it has been nothing but positive, friendly and supportive. With a wide variety of socials throughout the year, it’s a great place to meet new people and make good friends.

What I enjoy most is the wide variety of projects that I am able to get involved with. My role can range from writing travel plans for schools that encourage sustainable travel, to producing signage and maps that enable people to move around an area with ease. I was given real responsibilities from my first day at

It’s not just the socials that make the Atkins graduate community unique;

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Atkins, and have been able to make valid contributions to both local and national projects. What type of projects have you undertaken? As part of the pedestrian and space planning team, I’ve worked on a variety of way finding projects, such as the Legible London and Portsmouth schemes, and another scheme in Surrey that helps people navigate the area using map-based signs. I’ve also worked with the urban development team on travel plans and surveys for city councils, which has given me another perspective on the process.

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Great stories, great achievements Simon Degree discipline: Mechanical engineering with an industrial placement year

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How would you describe your role? I work in the fixed structures team, designing new oil and gas assets and remedial solutions for existing assets. It’s great to be able to use my engineering degree every day, on projects that are exceedingly varied! What attracted you to Atkins? I did my undergraduate placement at Atkins and loved the engineering

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consultancy and the global opportunities it offered. I’ve had opportunities to work on a variety of challenging and exciting projects, with a wide range of clients from across the globe and am looking forward to continuing this throughout my career. The company also actively encourages secondments to other areas of the business so there are real opportunities to tailor your career to suit your personal and professional goals. What are your future aspirations? As an engineer, my current aspiration is to achieve chartered status. Atkins provides a great framework and support structure to help you with this; offering experienced mentors, access to training and a wide variety of projects and development opportunities.


How would you describe the graduate community at Atkins? The Atkins graduate community is exceedingly active! In the my office there is a strong graduate presence, with dedicated ‘social coordinators’. We have monthly socials, ranging from visits to a Leicester Square comedy club to the obvious Friday after-work drinks. There is also the annual graduate ski trip, which is not only fantastic but a great way to meet other Atkins graduates from across the UK.

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Training & development Because one size doesn’t fit all. It’s our unique breadth of expertise that makes Atkins different. So it makes sense that the ambitions of our graduates will be just as diverse. That’s why we’ve designed a truly flexible framework that puts you in control of achieving your goals - whether that’s gaining professional accreditation or simply building the skills you need for a successful longterm career.

Your development, your way No matter what role or business area you join, you’ll be responsible for driving your own development. It’s your future, after all. But we’ll give you plenty of support along the way to make sure it’s a bright one. If this is your first experience of the world of work, it can seem overwhelming at first. That’s why, if you choose a career with us, we’ll

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provide an active support network of other graduates to talk to, as well as a range of handy resources to help you make yourself at home.

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Mentoring and buddy programme to help you identify and reach your goals

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Dedicated line manager

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Special graduate site on our intranet

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Business-wide graduate representative and social events

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End of programme event, professional review and a 6-12 month career plan

Three year programme, including a two-day induction with your fellow graduates (typically held in September) and further day-events throughout the programme

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Workshops and formal training in essential skills such as project management, client engagement and report writing

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Encouragement and development support through internal placements

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On-the-job experience, working on real projects for a range of clients

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Profession-specific schemes to help you gain chartered status as an engineer, scientist, environmentalist, surveyor etc


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Introduction Great stories, great achievements

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Rewards

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A great deal all round.

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All our graduates share one thing in common: you want to be the best in your chosen field. So, it’s understandable you’ll expect the best in return. That’s why we offer a great rewards package.

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Golden hello We give our graduates a £5,000 golden hello - half of which is paid in your first monthly salary and half on achieving your professional qualification.

Competitive salary Your salary will depend on the role you apply for, and will be discussed with you at offer stage. As a graduate you can expect to have your salary reviewed every 6 months.

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Community As well as a friendly, respected and professional organisation, you’ll also be joining a true community with a focus on sports, charitable and social events. You can also develop your leadership skills from day one by contributing to our graduate forum and participating in our graduate away weekend.

Other benefits include: f f f f f f f f

Flexible holidays Normally you will have 25 days’ paid holiday per year, plus any bank holidays. You’ll also have the option to buy an extra 15 days - or sell up to five.


Pension plan Professional support Employee assistance programme Optional private healthcare cover Share incentive plan Season ticket loan Bike4work scheme Health club and leisure discounts

We’re registered with a health club network that offers you the lowest available corporate membership rate at over 1,700 participating health clubs and spas.

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What next? STEP 1 Search for a vacancy

STEP 2 Online application form

STEP 3 Psychometric tests

View our matrix to see which business areas are recruiting for your degree discipline (see page 8).

Apply for the programme relevant to your degree discipline. You’ll then need to select one business area to apply to, as well as locations you are interested in. Please remember not all businesses have graduate opportunities in all our locations, so please refer to the job descriptions for more information.

Once you’ve completed and submitted your online application form, you’ll automatically be sent online tests which you’ll have 7 days to complete.

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STEP 4 Telephone briefing

STEP 5 Graduate assessment centre

If you pass the online testing, your application will be reviewed by the graduate recruitment team and the business you have selected. If you’re successful, we’ll want to find out more and will call you to discuss your application.

The final recruitment stage is the graduate assessment centre, which takes place in the office you’ve applied for wherever possible. We understand that choosing a company to launch your career with is an important decision so this stage is very much a two-way process.


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Aerospace Overview If you’re keen to work as part of an international team and help develop the aircraft of the future, a career in our aerospace division could be just the challenge you’re looking for.

We’re applying our technical capability and experience to some of the world’s most transformational aerospace projects, working with our clients to develop the next generation of lighter, quieter, more fuel-efficient aircraft. With flagship projects including the Airbus A380 and A350, the Boeing KC-46 and the Rolls-Royce Trent 1000, we’re part of an industry at the cutting edge of new technology. So, the skills and expertise you develop in the aerospace division can also inform other sectors. For example, we’re already using our knowledge of advanced materials to come up with new ways to use composites in the road, rail and energy sectors. As well as working on exciting projects, you’ll also be part of a great team who will provide you with the support you need to develop and excel at every step in your career.

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Course details f Aerospace

and aeronautical engineering

f Engineering f General

engineering

f Mechanical f Structural f Systems f Stress

science

engineering

engineering

engineering

engineering

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Defence Overview Defence is a great place to start your career at Atkins. You’ll get involved in real project work from day one: using the theory and practical skills you’ve learned at university while gaining invaluable practical experience and developing new skills.

With opportunities available across a number of our UK offices, you’ll be developing your skills by working on a range of projects for globally-renowned clients. You’ll also be working alongside other team members from our oil and gas, aerospace and nuclear divisions, gaining an invaluable multi-disciplinary understanding of each project. Our defence division is made up of three capability teams: 1. Mechanical design and analysis 2. Safety and supportability and systems engineering 3. Project management and specialist support. Whichever team you work with, your professional development will be a high priority. We’ll provide you with specialist training courses, on the job training and placements to help you shape your future career. So, from bid work to project delivery, you’ll have the chance to work on high profile and innovative projects with the flexibility to experience a broad range of disciplines, roles and clients.

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Aerospace and aeronautical engineering

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Chemical and process engineering

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Computer science

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Electrical and electronic engineering

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Engineering science

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General engineering

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Manufacturing engineering

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Maths

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Mechanical engineering

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Physics

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Software engineering

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Systems engineering

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Design and Engineering Overview Working in design and engineering you’ll be at the heart of everything Atkins does. Our award-winning division works with local and international clients, taking on some of the most challenging and complex building and infrastructure projects in the world. As a member of the team, you’ll learn from the very best in civil, structural and mechanical engineering; helping design iconic buildings, applying your skills to confidential defence programmes, or testing yourself in the inspiring world of new energy - the choice really is yours.

Projects Horizon Community College in Barnsley As principal designer, we pioneered an innovative approach based on offsite construction techniques for this community college in Barnsley.

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Tidal Lagoon, Swansea Bay Our D&E team is providing civil engineering advice for the groundbreaking introduction of tidal power generation at Swansea Bay. Pier 6, Gatwick Airport We’re providing multidisciplinary engineering consultancy for the largest new build project at Gatwick for over 20 years. The project includes rewarding opportunities in airport planning, architecture, civil and structural engineering and building services engineering. Dalmarnock Station in Glasgow We’re also playing a key role bringing the 2014 Commonwealth Games to Glasgow. Our team is providing architecture, civil and structural engineering and building services engineering services to upgrade Dalmarnock Station, the primary transport hub for the Games, as part of a scheme that has already been awarded the Best Proposed Project at the Scottish Design Awards.


Course details f Building f Civil

services engineering

engineering

f Electrical

and electronic engineering

f Mechanical

engineering

f Structural

engineering

f Surveying

and project management

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Faithful+Gould Overview Faithful+Gould is our global cost and project management consultancy, providing expertise for construction and engineering projects in transport, property and industry.

Our specialists are dedicated to the delivery of business efficiencies, value creation, cost minimisation and management certainty. What makes us unique is what we call our constructive expertise: a powerful combination of lateral thinking, the best brains in the industry and our huge experience, which allows us to give clients the valuable insight they’re looking for. Our approach is founded on three core values - being professional, collaborative and positive at all times. Using a flexible and multi-disciplinary approach, we provide an independent service in construction consulting, construction project management, construction cost management and building surveying. We’re proud of being an integral part of some of the world’s most iconic engineering and construction projects - but above all, some of the projects we’re most proud of are our staff!

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Emma is a graduate building surveyor, who joined us in 2012 from Kingston University where she successfully completed her MSc in building surveying.

Course details f Building f Project

Surveying

Management

f Quantity

Surveying

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Energy Overview As the world changes, the energy industry is adapting to find new ways to support an increasingly industrialised world.

As part of our energy division, you’ll help us design complex new schemes, assuring the longevity and integrity of existing infrastructure while also delivering innovative consultancy advice to clients critical to the success of the global energy market.

Oil and Gas Our oil and gas operations focus on fixed and floating offshore structures, terminals, refineries, petrochemical plants and subsea pipelines. Having worked on 1000 oil and gas installations around the world, you’ll join a team of over 450 experts located in North America, Australia, the Middle East, Europe and the UK, learning from the best to maximise returns from this important resource.

Nuclear Our nuclear business has been operating for over 40 years and is leading the renaissance in nuclear power. With opportunities for global

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travel, we have operations in the UK, Europe, Middle East and North America, where we’re developing the next generation of nuclear power stations. We also maintain existing nuclear fleet and decommission those coming to the end of their life. So, with opportunities in key nuclear sectors around the world, we can provide an exciting career wherever you may be.

Power Our power business has been delivering electrical, civil and structural engineering services to the global power sector for over 20 years. Operating in the electricity utilities sector, we specialise in heavy electrical engineering and thermal generation, covering the full generation life-cycle from feasibility and development to design and build, asset management, decommissioning and demolition. For complete course details please see the vacancy matrix on pages 8.

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Renewables Our renewables team has been at the forefront of the high-end offshore technical consultancy for 30 years and is pivotal to the success of this revolutionary industry. We provide dependable concept and engineering design and owner’s engineer services to clients in the wind, wave and tidal energy sectors.

Projects Power/Renewables E.ON Technical Services Framework We have a framework contract with E.ON Climate and Renewables to provide engineering support in their development of a UK round 3 offshore wind farm.

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The E.ON framework contract demonstrates our breadth and depth as a multi disciplinary consultant, with services to date including structural, geotechnical, electrical, civil and geospatial engineering. Oil and Gas Prelude FLNG, West Coast of Australia, Shell Our team has helped Shell pioneer methods for taking LNG liquefaction technology offshore to unlock stranded gas fields. Using our state-of-the-art risk assessment and CFD consequence modelling analysis, we helped Shell understand the implications of concentrating the process plant into a reduced footprint (albeit the largest floating vessel in the world).


Nuclear International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER) ITER is the world’s latest experimental nuclear fusion reactor in southern France. It aims to deliver nuclear fusion on a commercial scale offering safe, limitless and environmentally responsible energy. As part of the engage consortium, we’ve signed one of the biggest engineering contracts in Europe with Fusion for Energy (F4E) on the ITER project.

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Highways and Transportation Overview Highways and transportation is a business that is shaping the future of transport infrastructure.

If you’re interested in a career shaping the future of transport infrastructure then our highways and transportation business could be for you. Our teams deliver consultancy, design and project management to clients spanning local and central government, highways authorities and private developers. On the one hand, you could be involved in a diverse range of large scale infrastructure projects, from the upgrade of major motorways to the design of long span and complex structures and bridges. On the other, you could be modelling pedestrian flows in town centres, making it easier and safer for people and vehicles to get around. Our worldwide outlook and leading position in this fast moving sector helps us provide rewarding careers for talented people. You’ll be part of a strong and supportive team with ambitions for growth and we’ll help you take your career in whatever direction you want it to go through our continuous learning opportunities.

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Course details f Civil

engineering

f Electrical


f Structural

engineering

f Transport

planning

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Information Communications Overview From rural broadband to critical software, our information communications team uses systems, software and geospatial expertise to improve tomorrow’s technologies.

As part of our communications team, you’ll be working across the entire communications spectrum; planning, designing and enabling the most advanced networks, software and information management systems. There’s a good chance you’ve come across some of our projects before, whether it’s the Passenger Authentication Scanning System (PASS) at Heathrow Airport or downloading films via the UK’s superfast broadband. We’ve also designed systems for the Ribena and Lucozade bottling lines, software to help police track forensic evidence, and geographic information systems (GIS) to help assess the best sites for new nuclear power stations. So, from soft drinks to energy, consumer markets to global infrastructure, our projects certainly offer variety. You’ll be learning from leading experts in a variety of specialisms - from software development, photogrammetry and GIS to network design and identity assurance. So, whichever projects you work on, you can see your ideas shaping our digital world from day one - a truly unique learning experience.

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Communications and telecommunications engineering

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Computer science

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Electrical and electronic engineering

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General engineering

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IT

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Maths

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Physics

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Systems engineering

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Management Consultants Overview Our management consultancy supports clients by cutting through complexity to deliver results.

We plan and design business solutions that deliver real value by releasing efficiency gains through both organisational and ICT-enabled business change. Working across the public and private sectors, our team includes specialists in a range of areas, including:

Undergraduate opportunities

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Project and programme management

Meet our undergraduates

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Business consulting - including people and organisational development, business transformation and operational improvement

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Strategic technology consulting

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Strategic asset management

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Holistic security services

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By working as a team, our broad perspective and experience allows us to provide independent advice on complex business problems.

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If you’re a hands-on ‘doer’ who enjoys problem solving and takes pride in delivering reliably excellent service, a career in our management consultancy could be for you. You’ll learn from the best, working as part of a team of 420 consultants and project managers who understand investment and delivery cycles to provide outstanding consultancy to clients.

Course details f

We accept all disciplines

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Rail Overview By joining our rail business, you’ll be part of a team that is creating and rolling out the next generation of transportation around the globe.

With record investment in infrastructure, it’s a great time to work in the industry and there are plenty of opportunities to challenge yourself and shape a rewarding career. Our business has secured major contracts including HS2, signalling frameworks in south east England and the Stafford Area Improvements Programme. We are also the lead design organisation for the Great Western Mainline electrification project, providing opportunities to work on the first national electrification scheme in a decade. By working for our rail business you’ll have the chance to: f Deliver

projects that will be used by millions of people each year,

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for a market leader in sustainable transport, and

f Become

part of a multidisciplinary workforce located in the UK, Scandinavia, China, the Middle East, India and North America.

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Course details f Aerospace

and aeronautical engineering f Building services engineering f Civil engineering f Communications and telecommunications engineering f Computer science f Electrical and electronic engineering f Engineering science f General engineering f IT f Maths f Mechanical engineering f Physics f Systems engineering

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Water and Environment Overview Our water and environment division is an award-winning business tackling some of the most important infrastructure issues that affect us all.

Our projects encompass a wide range of sectors - from urban development to environment and water, tourism, rail, marine and coastal - offering unrivalled opportunities to develop your skills in a variety of challenging and rewarding environments. Our team is widely recognised for its technical excellence. And with projects such as Birmingham New Street, Crossrail, Hampstead Heath and the White City Baku master plan under our belts, we’re in real demand for complex projects around the world. By joining our team, you’ll be primarily concerned with the sustainable use of our land and water resources. So, if you’re looking for a varied and interesting career, working in a crossdisciplinary environment to solve complex client issues, you don’t need to look any further.

Course details f Chemical f Civil

and process engineering

engineering

f Electrical


f Engineering

f Environmental

f Geotechnical

f Physics


science

f Geology

f Mechanical

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engineering

engineering

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Undergraduate opportunities Be head and shoulders above the rest by gaining experience on one of our placements. Whether you’re looking for a short or long term placement we offer a variety of opportunities across multiple business areas and disciplines, so you can choose what excites you most! We offer two types of placements here at Atkins: Summer placements - for students who are currently studying at university.

Placements are available for all degree years (please check job descriptions for individual business requirements) and can last anywhere from 8-12 weeks, giving you a great insight into working-life. Industrial placements - these are longer placements, aimed at students who are looking to take a year out as part of their university degree, and typically last between 8-12 months. How do I apply and what is the process? If you’d like to apply for one of our summer or industrial placements, undergraduate roles go live on our careers website in the New Year for the following summer.


You can search for vacancies using your degree discipline and will then be shown the placement opportunities currently available across our business areas. Alternatively, our useful degree discipline matrix can help you decide what area would best suit your needs (pages 8). Once you’ve decided what role you’d like to apply for, you can create an account and follow our simple online application process.

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Meet our undergraduates Mark Discipline: Electrical Mechanical Engineering “I think what I enjoy most is the interaction with other engineers and the site visits. It is hard to visualise a design when you are looking at technical drawings or design sketches. To actually see the site and the design in person really puts it in context. In my business area you’re working with engineers from every discipline. Gaining knowledge from them is a great opportunity. They all have stories to tell and knowledge to pass on. It’s only a shame that there’s never enough time to learn it all!”


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