
Environmental Graduate Programme
AtkinsRéalisExpected closing date: Thursday, 3 December 2026
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Key Takeaways
- Join the AtkinsRéalis Graduate Development Programme to work on impactful projects and develop your career in engineering and sustainability.
- Earn between £32,000 - £34,500 per year, with additional benefits including a settling-in payment and generous annual leave.
- Applications close on 3 December 2026, but early applications are encouraged as roles may close sooner.
- You must have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship for the duration of the programme.
About the Role
Build a brilliant career and shape a sustainable tomorrow with a globally connected, welcoming team. You'll be trusted with real responsibility, empowered to contribute to projects that create a more sustainable future, and given the support to develop both professionally and personally.
Take the driver's seat in your career on the AtkinsRéalis Graduate Development Programme, guided by inspiring, supportive managers. You'll have training and the support you need to maintain a healthy work-life balance.
We are AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. Here 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.
Where you could work
You'll have the opportunity to work on a diverse range of projects, develop new skills, and gain valuable experience while making a positive impact on people, communities, and the environment. Depending on your interests and location preferences, you could join one of our teams working within the Buildings and Places and Water sectors.
What you can bring
- A curious mindset and enthusiasm for solving real-world challenges.
- A desire to champion a culture where everyone belongs.
- A collaborative working style and confidence building positive relationships.
- Enthusiasm and drive to develop your skillset and seek out development opportunities within a supportive team.
- Motivation to achieve professional accreditation (where applicable).
- Comfortable embracing agile ways of working and learning new technologies.
- A commitment to spend a minimum of three days a week in the office or on client site (project dependent).
Training and Development
Our Graduate Development Programme is designed to give you an insight into many areas of work and the chance to explore where your own skills and interests lie. It features a series of 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 on the world around us. You'll work towards your professional accreditation (where applicable).
Benefits
- 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.
- A brilliant range of rewards and benefits.
- Opportunities to join talented graduates in skill-building, social events, charity challenges, Young Professional Awards, social clubs, and exciting secondments.
- Access to employee networks for social interaction, peer support, and personal development.
- Opportunities to develop yourself by applying to various company-wide development programmes.
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), providing immediate and confidential help for any work, health, or life matters, and a wealth of other wellbeing resources.
- An enhanced maternity scheme and family-friendly policies.
How to Apply
Click "Apply" to start your application. You'll be taken to our vacancies platform, where you can explore specific graduate roles that match your interests. Use the search and filter options to narrow down roles by location, sector, and other preferences, select the role you'd like to apply for, and submit your application.
You can only make one application per recruitment campaign.
For tips and advice on applying, and to message your questions directly to one of our graduate mentors, check out our Early Careers TalentConnector platform.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we can make adjustments to support you to perform at your best during the recruitment process. To find out how we can support you, please contact us confidentially at graduates@atkinsrealis.com.
Additional Information
This role may require security clearance, and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at the interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer.
Due to current Government immigration salary thresholds, AtkinsRéalis does not sponsor any skilled worker visas for our early careers programme as the Home Office's eligibility criteria would not be met. Applicants should ensure they can meet the right to work in the UK requirement (without sponsorship by AtkinsRéalis) for the duration of the programme.