Overview
Civil and Structural Engineering Graduate Scheme
Shape a sustainable tomorrow. Join a team that asks questions and dares to see things differently. AtkinsRéalis is a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. You will help create world-class sustainable solutions that connect people, data, and technology, transforming infrastructure and energy systems, growing partnerships with clients, and delivering complex projects globally. Our global team of 36,000+ employees speaks over 70 languages and represents 130 nationalities across six continents. Our work covers transportation, infrastructure, environment, water, energy, defence, technology and aerospace.
On our Graduate Development Programme, you take the driver’s seat in your career, with training and support to maintain a great work-life balance. We believe in bringing your whole self to work and belonging.
Where you could work
As a Civil or Structural Engineering graduate, you’ll enjoy variety, working on large and small projects with opportunities to explore different career pathways, including consulting and design.
Infrastructure
You can join the following business areas: help reimagine places and spaces—from transport hubs to university campuses, industrial facilities, and flood defence schemes. The work includes creating specialist civils drawings, detailed design tasks, and client-facing roles on some of the industry’s most complex civil engineering projects, while advancing skills with the latest digital technologies toward a carbon-neutral future. Find out more about our Infrastructure teams and locations.
Nuclear
Our Nuclear business works across the industry, delivering engineering solutions to key clients and supporting today’s energy needs and future solutions, playing a crucial role in our net-zero journey. In joining our Nuclear business, you’ll be part of one of three key UK teams:
* Power New Build
* Reactor Operations
* Decommissioning
Find out more about our Nuclear teams and locations.
Transportation
By combining traditional engineering with new technologies, our teams make journeys easier, safer, and more reliable while supporting a greener, more productive society. Our work spans Bridges & Civils, Highways, Rail, Central Rail Systems Alliance, and local transport projects. You’ll work with clients such as Highways England, Network Rail, and Transport for London. Find out more about our Transportation teams and locations.
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 embracing 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 build better relationships, collaboration, and faster learning.
Training and development
Our graduate development programme gives insight into many areas of work, with training events and modules, professional development, 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 toward 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 £2,500 on chartered status or equivalent
* 33 days annual leave, including bank holidays, with option to buy additional days or sell up to 5
* two paid annual volunteer days
* range of rewards and benefits
* employee networks for social interaction, peer support and personal development
* opportunities to develop through company-wide development programmes
* enhanced maternity scheme and family-friendly policies
* access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for wellbeing resources
* opportunities to join graduates in skill-building, social events, charity challenges, and secondments
Graduate salaries are between £31,000 - £33,500 depending on role and location.
How to apply
Click "Apply Now" to start your application. Not sure if AtkinsRéalis is the right fit? Try our Match Me Tool to explore alignment with our culture. You can also check our Connectr platform for tips and advice on applying or direct questions to graduate mentors. We are a Disability Confident Employer and can make adjustments during recruitment. Please contact us to learn how we can support you.
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.
Additional Information
This role may require security clearance, and offers are contingent on obtaining the relevant clearance level. If necessary, this will be discussed at interview. The vetting process is conducted by UKSV and may require five years or more of UK residency. Do not reference 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 from start without sponsorship.
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