Intelligent Mobility and Smart Technologies Graduate Scheme
Shape a sustainable tomorrow Do you want to join a team that asks questions and dares to see things differently?
We are AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. When you join us, you'll help create world-class sustainable solutions that connect people, data, and technology. We're transforming infrastructure and energy systems, growing partnerships with our clients, and bringing the most complex projects across the globe to life. Join us and engineer a better future for our planet and its people.
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.
On our Graduate Development Programme, you take the driver\'s seat in your career. Grow personally and professionally, guided by inspiring managers. Say yes to opportunities that spark your interest, knowing you\'ll have training and the support you need to maintain a healthy work-life balance.
Reaching your full potential means being able to bring your whole self to work and feeling like you belong. Find out more about our global programme Different makes a difference.
Where you could work
The Team
Available Locations: Birmingham, Bristol, Epsom, Manchester
The Transportation Division brings together the capabilities of our highways and rail teams into a single business of 3,000 talented professionals. You will be working within the Intelligent Mobility and Smart Technology (IMST) Consultancy Practice alongside over 70 specialist professionals contributing to the development of future transport. The IMST Team assists public sector organisations in a wide number of activities, providing whole-life consultancy in the following areas:
* Digital and Smart Roads – consultancy on smart motorways, digital roads, traffic detection, stopped vehicle detection, enforcement, and management of severe weather.
* Emerging Mobility – end-user and outcome-focused approaches to connecting people, places and services using data, technology and innovative ideas; development of Digital Demand Responsive Transport (DDRT), MaaS, electric vehicle solutions and data strategies.
* Intelligent Transport Operations – advice on transport operations, including intelligent management of traffic, road charging, enforcement of roads, bridges, tunnels, city cordons and HGV/Truck monitoring.
* Transport Technology Advisory – consultancy on traffic signals and control systems, transport data analytics, public transport technology and smart ticketing.
Your Role
Join us as a Graduate in our IMST practice and be part of something big. We have a growing range of clients and need many different skills to deliver projects. We are looking for diverse graduates with an interest in transport and technology who aspire to become consultants on a wide variety of projects. You will work as part of a team and demonstrate willingness to learn and develop professionally.
Across the technical areas listed above, you will contribute to the following outputs, learning the process of delivering consultancy end to end:
* Requirements capture, business case and new business models development
* Feasibility and scoping studies
* Research, policy and strategy studies
* Stakeholder consultation and user research
* Data analysis and evaluation
* Evidence-based recommendations and client presentations
* Work bidding and project management
As part of the delivery of consultancy projects, you may use the following skills:
* General consultancy skills, such as stakeholder engagement, workshop facilitation, focus group moderation, and recommendation development
* Report writing for both technical and non-technical audiences
* Technical consultancy and assurance skills
* Data gathering and research
* Data processing and analysis using software such as Microsoft Excel and GIS packages
Degree Requirements
On track to achieve or have achieved a bachelor’s or master’s degree (minimum 2.2).
We welcome diverse academic backgrounds including but not limited to: All engineering and similar degrees, Analytics, Computer Science, Data Management, Data Science, Economics, Environmental Science, Geography, Human Factors, Information & data, Mathematics, Operational Research, Physics, Science, Social Sciences, Statistics, Systems Engineering, Transport Economics, Transport Management, Transport Planning, Transport Studies.
What You Can Bring
* A passion for working in a consultancy environment
* Championing a culture where everyone belongs
* A desire to work collaboratively with a curious approach, challenging yourself to find new solutions
* Enthusiasm and drive to develop your skillset and seek development opportunities within a supportive team
* Motivation to achieve professional accreditation (where applicable)
* Comfortable with agile ways of working and learning new technologies
* Commitment to spend a minimum of three days a week in the office or on client site (project dependent). Being together in person helps us build stronger relationships, collaborate more effectively, and accelerate your learning and development.
Training and development
Our graduate development programme is designed to give you an insight into many areas of work, with training events, modules, mentoring and on-the-job experience, as well as practical skills development. From day one, you\'ll work on real projects that offer scale and variety, collaborating with colleagues and creating meaningful impact. You\'ll work towards your professional accreditation (where applicable) — whichever path you take, your future starts here.
Meeting your needs
We’ll reward you for your efforts and support you in a variety of ways, including:
* a settling-in payment of £2,500 when you join and a further payment of £2,500 when you achieve chartered status or reach an equivalent stage in your professional development
* 33 days annual leave, including bank holidays, with the option to buy an additional 15 days or sell up to 5 days
* two paid annual volunteer days
* an impressive range of rewards and benefits
* a variety of employee networks for social interaction, peer support and personal development
* opportunities to further develop yourself by applying to various company-wide development programmes
* an enhanced maternity scheme and family-friendly policies
* access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), providing immediate and confidential help for work, health, or life matters
* opportunities to join talented graduates in skill-building, social events, charity challenges, Young Professional Awards, social clubs, and exciting secondments.
Our graduate salaries are between £31,000 - £33,500 depending on role and location.
How do I apply?
Click "Apply Now" to start your application. Not sure if AtkinsRéalis is the right fit for you? Try our Match Me Tool before applying. It’s a quick, interactive way to explore how your working style and preferences align with our culture. You’ll get instant feedback to help you decide whether to apply. Also check out our Connectr platform for tips and advice on applying - you can even message your questions directly to one of our graduate mentors. We are 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 graduates@atkinsrealis.com for details. Our deadline for applications is Thursday 4th December 2025. However, as our graduate development programmes are very popular, apply early as some roles may close sooner.
More About Us
AtkinsRéalis is a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We design and deliver major projects on the built and natural environments around the world. We are committed to building a culture where everyone belongs – a place where you can all be yourself, thrive and reach your full potential.
Additional Information
This role may require a security clearance, and offers of employment depend on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If necessary, it will be discussed at the interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide five years residency in the UK. Do not mention any current or previous security clearance in your application.
Due to Government immigration salary thresholds, AtkinsRéalis does not sponsor skilled worker visas for our early careers programme. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK for the duration of the programme. For more information, see our International Students page.
Seniority level: Internship; Employment type: Full-time; Job function: Human Resources.
We look forward to receiving your application.
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