Chemical and Process Engineering Placement Scheme 2026
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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, transforming infrastructure and energy systems worldwide.
Our global team of 36,000+ employees speaks over 70 languages and represents 130 nationalities across six continents, covering a variety of sectors including transportation, infrastructure, environment, water, energy, defence, technology and aerospace.
Join our Placement Scheme where you’ll be trusted with complex work and supported by your peers, line managers and senior leaders. You’ll work on real projects from day one, collaborating with others and creating meaningful impact on the world around us.
Where you could work
Infrastructure
Help us reimagine our places and spaces, from transport hubs to university campuses, industrial facilities and critical flood defence schemes. You’ll create specialist civil drawings, detailed tasks/design and client‑facing roles on some of the industry's most complex civil engineering projects, sharpening your skills on the latest digital technologies while pressing towards a carbon‑neutral future.
Industrial placement locations: Bristol, Epsom, Glasgow, Stockton
Summer placement locations: Bristol, Glasgow, Manchester (Temporarily closed for new applications)
Nuclear
Our Nuclear business works collaboratively across the industry, building trust and delivering exceptional engineering solutions to our key clients. As part of our dynamic Nuclear teams, your work will support today’s energy needs and pave the way for tomorrow’s solutions, playing a crucial role in our journey towards a net‑zero future.
Key UK teams:
* Power New Build
* Reactor Operations
* Decommissioning
Industrial placement locations: Bristol, Epsom (Bristol is temporarily closed for new applications)
Summer placement locations: Bristol, Epsom, Manchester (Temporarily closed for new applications)
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 out development opportunities within a supportive team
* Motivation to achieve professional accreditation (where applicable)
* Comfortable to embrace 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)
How do I apply? Click “Apply Now” below to start your application.
We’re 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 placements@atkinsrealis.com to find out how we can support you.
Our deadline for applications is Thursday 4th December 2025. However, as our placements are incredibly popular, apply early as some roles may close sooner.
Learn more about AtkinsRéalis and our placement scheme on our website.
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